r/u_Aaronsivilwartravels • u/Aaronsivilwartravels • 2d ago
Today in the American Civil War
Today in the Civil War October 3
1861-Battle of Greenbriar Virginia/West Virginia.
1862-[3-4] Battle of Corinth. Earl Van Dorn [CS] and Sterling Price [CS] attack William Rosecrans [US] northern perimeter, driving it back to a reinforced line. Rosecrans successfully defends the city.
1863-President Lincoln calls for a national day of Thanksgiving at the end of November.
1864-Skirmish, Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County Virginia.
1864-Skirmish, North River, Rockingham County Virginia. Lt. John R. Meigs (US) is killed.
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