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This Week in the American Civil War: April 5-11, 1865
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This Week in the American Civil War: March 29 – April 4, 1865
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This Week in the American Civil War: January 25-31, 1865
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 January 25, 1865 The Confederate cruiser Shenandoah reached Melbourne, Australia, and later left for the northern … Continue reading
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This Week in the American Civil War: March 23-29, 1864
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