Letter from Captain Aden Cavins, Company E, 59th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, to his wife. Steamer Nebraska Tennessee River April 21, 1862 I wrote you yesterday

Exploring the most important 55 months in American history
Letter from Captain Aden Cavins, Company E, 59th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, to his wife. Steamer Nebraska Tennessee River April 21, 1862 I wrote you yesterday
February 6, 1862 – Federals captured a key point on the Tennessee River that opened a path to invade Tennessee. On the 5th, Brigadier General
February 1, 1862 – The Federal invasion of Tennessee began with a joint army-navy operation against Fort Henry on the Tennessee River. Flag Officer Andrew
January 29, 1862 – Major General Henry W. Halleck received intelligence that convinced him to allow Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant and Flag Officer Andrew