You got me wondering what happened on 13th of Friday’s that are related to the Civil War.
Friday, September 13, 1861 - The Battle of Cheat Mountain
Friday, December 13, 1861 - Colonel Edward Johnson receives the nickname “Allegheny” in a battle that took place on the slopes of the Allegheny Mountain.
Friday, June 13, 1862 - J.E.B. Stuart rides completely around the Union Army, giving General Lee important intelligence on the Union Army - much to the embarrassment of General McClellan.
Friday - September 13, 1862 - A private in the Union Army finds 3 cigars with Lee’s Special Order 191, as it’s carrying case.
Friday, February 13, 1863 - the USS Indianola runs the Vicksburg batteries on the Mississippi.
Friday, May 13, 1864 - Lines shifted at Spotsylvania Court House, lines tested at Resaca, Georgia and Drewry’s Bluff, Virginia. Retreat from the Red River Campaign and Fort Sumter was bombarded.
Friday, January 13, 1865 - John Bell Hood resigns, Union troops lands outside Fort Fisher.
By the Way -
General Nathan Bedford was born on July 13, 1821 - Friday.
What other interesting information happened a Friday the 13th???
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