JANUARY 6TH IN CIVIL WAR HISTORY

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1861- State of Florida takes over Apalachicola Arsenal
Fernando Wood mayor of New York City proposes that New York City adopt succession so it can trade with both the north and the south.
1862-Stonewall Jackson shells Hancock,Md. For 2 days from West Virginia side of the Potomac.
The Senate urges President Lincoln to replace McClellan for lack of activity.
1863-Action near Dandridge.
Quiet day.
1864-Fighting near Dalton,Ga.
John Hanks Alexander is born in Helena,Arkansas,2nd. African-American to graduate from the United States Military Academy,West Point.
1865-Quiet Day.
 
In 1876:

James G. Blaine of Maine, a leading Republican and potential presidential candidate opposes granting amnesty to the 750 remaning Confederate leaders on the floor of the House.
 
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