Letter from Lt. Col. Robert McAllister, 1st New Jersey Infantry, to his friend.
The End of Neutral Kentucky
Kentucky’s neutrality, which had been in question for several months, officially ends with the Confederate occupation of Columbus.
Writing in a Spirit of Caution
Abraham Lincoln addresses the delicate issue of John C. Fremont’s proclamation imposing martial law in Missouri and freeing slaves belonging to disloyal masters.
The Confederate Four-Star Generals
Jefferson Davis nominates five officers to become full generals in the Confederate Army.
The Controversial Fremont Proclamation
John C. Fremont issues controversial orders imposing martial law throughout Missouri and authorizing the forced emancipation of slaves.
The Fall of Hatteras Inlet
The first Federal joint army-navy expedition of the war sets out to close one of North Carolina’s busiest ports.
Advancing in Battle Array
John B. Floyd advances unopposed in western Virginia and clashes with a Federal regiment separated from the main force.