New Hampshire native and prominent son George W. Hubbard (1841-1924) pursued ministerial and scientific education prior to the war. Upon earning enough credentials he began teaching school near his home of North Charlestown. After several years of teaching Hubbard volunteered as a delegate and missionary chaplain with the United States Christian Commission, a non-denominational organization…
The Siege of Petersburg continues. Today in the siege the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road comes to an inconclusive end. In this three day battle, Union forces sought to seize the Weldon Railroad, a Confederate supply route. Gaining temporary control of the railroad, they were driven back by Confederate forces. Nonetheless, the Federals have managed…
The Battle of Cold Harbor is winding down. Union General Ulysses S. Grant, unable to penetrate Confederate defenses, is making plans to withdraw and grant a win to Confederate General Robert E. Lee. But Grant is not giving up, as he prepares his forces to cross the James River and push closer toward Petersburg, a…