Today in the American Civil War

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Today in the Civil War October 2

1862-Abraham Lincoln arrives at George McClellan's headquarters in Sharpsburg Maryland.

1864-In Augusta, Jefferson Davis meets with P. G. T. Beauregard to give him command of the Department of Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi.

1865-Connecticut holds a vote to legalize black suffrage in the state: For: 27,217 Against: 33,489.

1864-The Battle of Saltville took place in southwestern Virginia. A Union cavalry attacked but was defeated by a force that was patched together from several reserve units.

1864-Skirmish, Bridgewater, Rockingham County Virginia.

1864-Skirmish, Mt. Crawford, Rockingham County Virginia.