August 8,1863- General Robert E. Lee, in a state of depression - TopicsExpress



          

August 8,1863- General Robert E. Lee, in a state of depression over the failed Gettysburg Campaign, offers President Jefferson Davis his resignation as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. President Davis does not accept the Generals request. From Morris Island (Charleston Harbor), Federal forces continue building approaches to Battery Wagner, while illuminating the island every night with calcium lights. The USS Sagamore takes 4 prizes off Indian River, Florida. Fighting at Waterford, Virginia; Rienzi, Mississippi and near Ball Town, Missouri.
Posted on: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:03:05 +0000

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