1855 U. S. Army Ordinance Board recommends the adoption of the .58 caliber 1855 Springfield Rifle and the hollow base Minié Ball (or bullet) to Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. This would be the most common firearm caliber during the Civil War.
1860 Southern Democrats hold a convention in Richmond where they select John C. Breckinridge as their nominee for President.
1862 Battle of Mechanicsville [CS]/ Battle of Beaver Dam Creek [US]
The Battle of Beaver Dam Creek Summary & Facts | Civilwar.org
Major General John Pope assumes command of all Union forces in the state of Virginia with the exception of the Army of the Potomac. This is simply called the Army of Virginia
1863 Major General Jubal Early’s division passes through Gettysburg on his way to York, PA
Pennsylvania militia forces begin concentrating in the York-Harrisburg-Carlisle-Hanover area.
Rear Admiral Andrew H. Foote dies in New York City
1860 Southern Democrats hold a convention in Richmond where they select John C. Breckinridge as their nominee for President.
1862 Battle of Mechanicsville [CS]/ Battle of Beaver Dam Creek [US]
The Battle of Beaver Dam Creek Summary & Facts | Civilwar.org
Major General John Pope assumes command of all Union forces in the state of Virginia with the exception of the Army of the Potomac. This is simply called the Army of Virginia
1863 Major General Jubal Early’s division passes through Gettysburg on his way to York, PA
Pennsylvania militia forces begin concentrating in the York-Harrisburg-Carlisle-Hanover area.
Rear Admiral Andrew H. Foote dies in New York City
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