Category Archives: 1863

A Moment in Time: A Few Appropriate Remarks

Easy Plugin for AdSense by Unreal By Jeffrey S. Williams Most days were filled with some sort of military activity during November 1863 and the second day of the month was no exception. Skirmishing occurred at Bayou Bourbeau, Louisiana; Bates … Continue reading

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1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing (USA) 1841-1863 - Medal of Honor Recipient

Alonzo Hereford Cushing was born on Jan. 19, 1841, in Delafield, Wisconsin, and was raised in Fredonia, New York. Cushing was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 1857. Upon graduation in June 1861, … Continue reading

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This Week in the American Civil War: December 30, 1863 - January 5, 1864

Information courtesy of the Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force (www.mncivilwar150.com and “Minnesota Civil War 150” on Facebook)   Major Highlights for the Week Wednesday December 30, 1863 Skirmishing occurred near St. Augustine, Florida and Greenville, North Carolina. Otherwise it was … Continue reading

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This Week in the American Civil War: December 23-29, 1863

Information courtesy of the Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force (www.mncivilwar150.com and “Minnesota Civil War 150” on Facebook)   Major Highlights for the Week Wednesday December 23, 1863 Fighting broke out at Jacksonport, Arkansas; Culpeper Courthouse, Virginia; Corinth, Mississippi; along … Continue reading

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This Week in the American Civil War: December 16-22, 1863

Information courtesy of the Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force (www.mncivilwar150.com and “Minnesota Civil War 150” on Facebook)   Major Highlights for the Week Wednesday December 16, 1863 The Confederate government announced several major command changes. General Joseph E. Johnston … Continue reading

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This Week in the American Civil War: December 9-15, 1863

Information courtesy of the Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force (www.mncivilwar150.com and “Minnesota Civil War 150” on Facebook)   Major Highlights for the Week Wednesday December 9, 1863 As the U.S. Congress heard President Abraham Lincoln’s annual message that was … Continue reading

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This Week in the American Civil War: December 2-8, 1863

Information courtesy of the Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force (www.mncivilwar150.com and “Minnesota Civil War 150” on Facebook)   Major Highlights for the Week Wednesday December 2, 1863 The Federal Army of the Potomac was completing its withdrawal to north … Continue reading

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President Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation (1863)

October 3, 1863 Washington, D.C. By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which … Continue reading

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Gettysburg Address remembered on 150th Anniversary

by Jeffrey S. Williams Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force President Abraham Lincoln was incorrect when he asserted that “the world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here,” when he presented his “few appropriate remarks” to open … Continue reading

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This Week in the American Civil War: November 25-December 1, 1863

Information courtesy of the Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force (www.mncivilwar150.com and “Minnesota Civil War 150” on Facebook)   Major Highlights for the Week Wednesday November 25, 1863 BATTLE OF MISSIONARY RIDGE Federal Major General Ulysses Grant ordered Major General … Continue reading

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