Confederate army and navy forces regain a town that enables them to open the vital Roanoke River to commerce on the North Carolina coast.
Tag: Zebulon Vance
This Struggle Must Continue
President Jefferson Davis responds to a letter from North Carolina Governor Zebulon Vance urging the Confederate government to try negotiating peace with the U.S. to ease the growing discontent in his state.
For the Good of the Whole
Southerners endure greater hardships than ever before, especially west of the Mississippi River. This leads to growing unrest and discontent.