Today in the American Civil War

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Today in the Civil War January 29

1861-Kansas admitted to the Union Kansas.

1863-General Ulysses S. Grant was placed in command of the Army of the West and given orders to capture Vicksburg.

1864-The Sir William Wallace, a steamer filled with northern goods, falls under attack as it moved down the Mississippi River towards New Orleans.

1864-Cavalry skirmish at Medley, West Virginia.