The United States is now battling against the Confederate States on several fronts. Financially, raising funding for the war effort is critical. Today, the U.S. issues the first national paper money. Denominations are $5, $10 and $20. The paper money becomes legal tender on March 17. Meanwhile, President Abraham Lincoln continues to push for emancipation…
The Battle of Pea Ridge, also known as the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern, comes to a close after two intense days of fighting, with the United States emerging victorious. Joseph and Lucinda Cox, owners and proprietors of the tavern, emerge from the building’s cellar, where they had barricaded themselves during the battle. The tavern —…
Impatient with General McClellan’s slowness in engaging Confederate forces, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln today issues an order reorganizing the Army of Virginia, in the process relieving McClellan of supreme command of Union forces. Given the command of the Army of the Potomac, McClellan is ordered to attack the Confederate capital of Richmond. Thus begins the…