What Happened in Dec 1863
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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