Compiled by Jim Hachtel, President
Gen. William T. Sherman Memorial Civil War Roundtable
November 17, 1863 - The siege of Knoxville tightens as General James Longstreet begins to position his corps near the city.
November 18, 1863 - President Lincoln boards a special train that takes him to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to dedicate the military cemetery there. The President is concerned over the illness of his son Tad.
November 18, 1863 - Several of Major John S. Mosby's Partisan Rangers are captured by Union troops between Vienna, Virginia and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
November 18, 1863 - The Federal schooner "Joseph L. Garrity" is seized by passengers sympathetic to the Confederate cause. Taken to British Honduras, the schooner is converted into the blockade-runner "Eureka."
November 19, 1863 - The Gettysburg Address was presented to a crowd of about 15,000 people. The President's remarks followed a two-hour speech by Edward Everett, a stirring orator. With only 272 words, the President summarized the ideals of the republic, a message that resonates today.
November 19, 1863 - General Ambrose E. Burnside enters Knoxville and begins to fortify the city. General William P. Saunders leads his 700 cavalrymen in a defensive stand against General Longstreet's Confederates for several hours before being killed. General Saunders is the highest-ranking Southern born officer in the Union Army to be killed. Burnside renames Fort Loudon, located in northwestern Knoxville, as Fort Saunders.
November 20, 1863 - President Lincoln feels disappointment with his speech and tells Edward Everett: "I am pleased to know that, in your opinion, the little I did say was not entirely a failure."
November 21, 1863 - Major John Mosby loses more Partisan Rangers in a sweeping Union raid from Bealeton to Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia. Major Mosby's Partisan Rangers are successful in the attack and capture of several Union wagons at Liberty, Virginia.
November 22, 1863 - The Battle of Chattanooga begins with General Grant directing a preliminary move to improve the Union army's position prior to an attack. General George Thomas parades his IV Corps along Orchard Knob, a long, low mound that is in full view of the Confederate force. With flags in proper order, two divisions march out and appear to be marching in review. Confederates in their rifle pits on Missionary Ridge relax and watch the parade. One hour after the first movement by the Union, bugles and drummers sound the charge and troops mount a charge, overrunning the Confederate rifle pit. Orchard Knob serves as the location of General Grant's headquarters for the remainder of the campaign.
November 18, 1863 - President Lincoln boards a special train that takes him to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to dedicate the military cemetery there. The President is concerned over the illness of his son Tad.
November 18, 1863 - Several of Major John S. Mosby's Partisan Rangers are captured by Union troops between Vienna, Virginia and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
November 18, 1863 - The Federal schooner "Joseph L. Garrity" is seized by passengers sympathetic to the Confederate cause. Taken to British Honduras, the schooner is converted into the blockade-runner "Eureka."
November 19, 1863 - The Gettysburg Address was presented to a crowd of about 15,000 people. The President's remarks followed a two-hour speech by Edward Everett, a stirring orator. With only 272 words, the President summarized the ideals of the republic, a message that resonates today.
November 19, 1863 - General Ambrose E. Burnside enters Knoxville and begins to fortify the city. General William P. Saunders leads his 700 cavalrymen in a defensive stand against General Longstreet's Confederates for several hours before being killed. General Saunders is the highest-ranking Southern born officer in the Union Army to be killed. Burnside renames Fort Loudon, located in northwestern Knoxville, as Fort Saunders.
November 20, 1863 - President Lincoln feels disappointment with his speech and tells Edward Everett: "I am pleased to know that, in your opinion, the little I did say was not entirely a failure."
November 21, 1863 - Major John Mosby loses more Partisan Rangers in a sweeping Union raid from Bealeton to Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia. Major Mosby's Partisan Rangers are successful in the attack and capture of several Union wagons at Liberty, Virginia.
November 22, 1863 - The Battle of Chattanooga begins with General Grant directing a preliminary move to improve the Union army's position prior to an attack. General George Thomas parades his IV Corps along Orchard Knob, a long, low mound that is in full view of the Confederate force. With flags in proper order, two divisions march out and appear to be marching in review. Confederates in their rifle pits on Missionary Ridge relax and watch the parade. One hour after the first movement by the Union, bugles and drummers sound the charge and troops mount a charge, overrunning the Confederate rifle pit. Orchard Knob serves as the location of General Grant's headquarters for the remainder of the campaign.
November 18, 1863 - Several of Major John S. Mosby's Partisan Rangers are captured by Union troops between Vienna, Virginia and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
November 18, 1863 - The Federal schooner "Joseph L. Garrity" is seized by passengers sympathetic to the Confederate cause. Taken to British Honduras, the schooner is converted into the blockade-runner "Eureka."
November 19, 1863 - The Gettysburg Address was presented to a crowd of about 15,000 people. The President's remarks followed a two-hour speech by Edward Everett, a stirring orator. With only 272 words, the President summarized the ideals of the republic, a message that resonates today.
November 19, 1863 - General Ambrose E. Burnside enters Knoxville and begins to fortify the city. General William P. Saunders leads his 700 cavalrymen in a defensive stand against General Longstreet's Confederates for several hours before being killed. General Saunders is the highest-ranking Southern born officer in the Union Army to be killed. Burnside renames Fort Loudon, located in northwestern Knoxville, as Fort Saunders.
November 20, 1863 - President Lincoln feels disappointment with his speech and tells Edward Everett: "I am pleased to know that, in your opinion, the little I did say was not entirely a failure."
November 21, 1863 - Major John Mosby loses more Partisan Rangers in a sweeping Union raid from Bealeton to Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia. Major Mosby's Partisan Rangers are successful in the attack and capture of several Union wagons at Liberty, Virginia.
November 22, 1863 - The Battle of Chattanooga begins with General Grant directing a preliminary move to improve the Union army's position prior to an attack. General George Thomas parades his IV Corps along Orchard Knob, a long, low mound that is in full view of the Confederate force. With flags in proper order, two divisions march out and appear to be marching in review. Confederates in their rifle pits on Missionary Ridge relax and watch the parade. One hour after the first movement by the Union, bugles and drummers sound the charge and troops mount a charge, overrunning the Confederate rifle pit. Orchard Knob serves as the location of General Grant's headquarters for the remainder of the campaign.
November 18, 1863 - The Federal schooner "Joseph L. Garrity" is seized by passengers sympathetic to the Confederate cause. Taken to British Honduras, the schooner is converted into the blockade-runner "Eureka."
November 19, 1863 - The Gettysburg Address was presented to a crowd of about 15,000 people. The President's remarks followed a two-hour speech by Edward Everett, a stirring orator. With only 272 words, the President summarized the ideals of the republic, a message that resonates today.
November 19, 1863 - General Ambrose E. Burnside enters Knoxville and begins to fortify the city. General William P. Saunders leads his 700 cavalrymen in a defensive stand against General Longstreet's Confederates for several hours before being killed. General Saunders is the highest-ranking Southern born officer in the Union Army to be killed. Burnside renames Fort Loudon, located in northwestern Knoxville, as Fort Saunders.
November 20, 1863 - President Lincoln feels disappointment with his speech and tells Edward Everett: "I am pleased to know that, in your opinion, the little I did say was not entirely a failure."
November 21, 1863 - Major John Mosby loses more Partisan Rangers in a sweeping Union raid from Bealeton to Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia. Major Mosby's Partisan Rangers are successful in the attack and capture of several Union wagons at Liberty, Virginia.
November 22, 1863 - The Battle of Chattanooga begins with General Grant directing a preliminary move to improve the Union army's position prior to an attack. General George Thomas parades his IV Corps along Orchard Knob, a long, low mound that is in full view of the Confederate force. With flags in proper order, two divisions march out and appear to be marching in review. Confederates in their rifle pits on Missionary Ridge relax and watch the parade. One hour after the first movement by the Union, bugles and drummers sound the charge and troops mount a charge, overrunning the Confederate rifle pit. Orchard Knob serves as the location of General Grant's headquarters for the remainder of the campaign.
November 19, 1863 - The Gettysburg Address was presented to a crowd of about 15,000 people. The President's remarks followed a two-hour speech by Edward Everett, a stirring orator. With only 272 words, the President summarized the ideals of the republic, a message that resonates today.
November 19, 1863 - General Ambrose E. Burnside enters Knoxville and begins to fortify the city. General William P. Saunders leads his 700 cavalrymen in a defensive stand against General Longstreet's Confederates for several hours before being killed. General Saunders is the highest-ranking Southern born officer in the Union Army to be killed. Burnside renames Fort Loudon, located in northwestern Knoxville, as Fort Saunders.
November 20, 1863 - President Lincoln feels disappointment with his speech and tells Edward Everett: "I am pleased to know that, in your opinion, the little I did say was not entirely a failure."
November 21, 1863 - Major John Mosby loses more Partisan Rangers in a sweeping Union raid from Bealeton to Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia. Major Mosby's Partisan Rangers are successful in the attack and capture of several Union wagons at Liberty, Virginia.
November 22, 1863 - The Battle of Chattanooga begins with General Grant directing a preliminary move to improve the Union army's position prior to an attack. General George Thomas parades his IV Corps along Orchard Knob, a long, low mound that is in full view of the Confederate force. With flags in proper order, two divisions march out and appear to be marching in review. Confederates in their rifle pits on Missionary Ridge relax and watch the parade. One hour after the first movement by the Union, bugles and drummers sound the charge and troops mount a charge, overrunning the Confederate rifle pit. Orchard Knob serves as the location of General Grant's headquarters for the remainder of the campaign.
November 19, 1863 - General Ambrose E. Burnside enters Knoxville and begins to fortify the city. General William P. Saunders leads his 700 cavalrymen in a defensive stand against General Longstreet's Confederates for several hours before being killed. General Saunders is the highest-ranking Southern born officer in the Union Army to be killed. Burnside renames Fort Loudon, located in northwestern Knoxville, as Fort Saunders.
November 20, 1863 - President Lincoln feels disappointment with his speech and tells Edward Everett: "I am pleased to know that, in your opinion, the little I did say was not entirely a failure."
November 21, 1863 - Major John Mosby loses more Partisan Rangers in a sweeping Union raid from Bealeton to Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia. Major Mosby's Partisan Rangers are successful in the attack and capture of several Union wagons at Liberty, Virginia.
November 22, 1863 - The Battle of Chattanooga begins with General Grant directing a preliminary move to improve the Union army's position prior to an attack. General George Thomas parades his IV Corps along Orchard Knob, a long, low mound that is in full view of the Confederate force. With flags in proper order, two divisions march out and appear to be marching in review. Confederates in their rifle pits on Missionary Ridge relax and watch the parade. One hour after the first movement by the Union, bugles and drummers sound the charge and troops mount a charge, overrunning the Confederate rifle pit. Orchard Knob serves as the location of General Grant's headquarters for the remainder of the campaign.
November 20, 1863 - President Lincoln feels disappointment with his speech and tells Edward Everett: "I am pleased to know that, in your opinion, the little I did say was not entirely a failure."
November 21, 1863 - Major John Mosby loses more Partisan Rangers in a sweeping Union raid from Bealeton to Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia. Major Mosby's Partisan Rangers are successful in the attack and capture of several Union wagons at Liberty, Virginia.
November 22, 1863 - The Battle of Chattanooga begins with General Grant directing a preliminary move to improve the Union army's position prior to an attack. General George Thomas parades his IV Corps along Orchard Knob, a long, low mound that is in full view of the Confederate force. With flags in proper order, two divisions march out and appear to be marching in review. Confederates in their rifle pits on Missionary Ridge relax and watch the parade. One hour after the first movement by the Union, bugles and drummers sound the charge and troops mount a charge, overrunning the Confederate rifle pit. Orchard Knob serves as the location of General Grant's headquarters for the remainder of the campaign.
November 21, 1863 - Major John Mosby loses more Partisan Rangers in a sweeping Union raid from Bealeton to Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia. Major Mosby's Partisan Rangers are successful in the attack and capture of several Union wagons at Liberty, Virginia.
November 22, 1863 - The Battle of Chattanooga begins with General Grant directing a preliminary move to improve the Union army's position prior to an attack. General George Thomas parades his IV Corps along Orchard Knob, a long, low mound that is in full view of the Confederate force. With flags in proper order, two divisions march out and appear to be marching in review. Confederates in their rifle pits on Missionary Ridge relax and watch the parade. One hour after the first movement by the Union, bugles and drummers sound the charge and troops mount a charge, overrunning the Confederate rifle pit. Orchard Knob serves as the location of General Grant's headquarters for the remainder of the campaign.
November 22, 1863 - The Battle of Chattanooga begins with General Grant directing a preliminary move to improve the Union army's position prior to an attack. General George Thomas parades his IV Corps along Orchard Knob, a long, low mound that is in full view of the Confederate force. With flags in proper order, two divisions march out and appear to be marching in review. Confederates in their rifle pits on Missionary Ridge relax and watch the parade. One hour after the first movement by the Union, bugles and drummers sound the charge and troops mount a charge, overrunning the Confederate rifle pit. Orchard Knob serves as the location of General Grant's headquarters for the remainder of the campaign.
