Federal forces arrest a suspected secessionist, prompting a sharp response from the U.S. Chief Justice regarding civil liberties.
Author: WalterCoffey
I am the author of four novels and two works of non-fiction, all of which are related to the Civil War and Reconstruction era. My work has earned critical praise from various sites that recognize independent authors.
Federals Capture Alexandria
Federal troops cross the Potomac River and seize the strategic town of Alexandria, but it comes at a tragic cost.
The Confederate Capital Relocation
The Confederate Congress votes to adjourn after approving the relocation of the national capital from Montgomery, Ala., to Richmond, Va.
The North Carolina Secession
North Carolina becomes the 10th state to secede from the Union and join the Confederacy.
The Arkansas Secession
Delegates to the Arkansas State Convention vote to secede from the Union.
A Matter of the First Necessity
The Confederacy turns to a new form of naval warfare, expels the last Federal troops from Texas, and continues its military buildup.