What Happened in Dec 1863

Ex Parte Vallandigham

THIS case arose on the petition of Clement L. Vallandigham for a certiorari, to be directed to the Judge Advocate General of the Army of the United... Read more

Abraham Lincoln Issues Amnesty Proclamation

I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do proclaim, declare, and make known to all persons who have, directly or by implication,... Read more

Church of the Company Fire

The Church of the Company Fire (December 8, 1863) is the largest fire to have ever affected the city of Santiago, Chile. Between 2,000 and 3,000... Read more

Lincoln Attempts Reconstruction with the Ten Percent Plan

December 8: President Lincoln announces the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction. It offers pardon and restoration of property -- except... Read more

Battle of Bean's Station

Description: Lt. Gen. James Longstreet abandoned the Siege of Knoxville, on December 4, 1863, and retreated northeast towards Rogersville,... Read more

Battle of Mossy Creek

Description: Brig. Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis received a report on the night of December 28, 1863, that a brigade of enemy cavalry was in the... Read more