Lyman Trumbull
October 12, 1813 – June 25, 1896 Lyman Trumbull served as a United States Senator from Illinois for nearly three decades. During his tenure, … Read more
Manning Marius Kimmel
October 25, 1832 – February 27, 1916 Manning M. Kimmel was one of four West Point graduates to fight initially for the Union during … Read more
Markgraf’s Battery of Ohio Volunteer Artillery
1862–1865 In the American Civil War, Ohio provided the federal government with 260 regiments of men, including infantry, artillery, and cavalry units. Ohioans also … Read more
McLaughlin’s Squadron of Cavalry
1862–1865 In the American Civil War, Ohio provided the federal government with 260 regiments of men, including infantry, artillery, and cavalry units. Ohioans also … Read more
McMullin’s Battery of Ohio Volunteer Artillery
1861–1865 In the American Civil War, Ohio provided the federal government with 260 regiments of men, including infantry, artillery, and cavalry units. Ohioans also … Read more
Message Announcing Robert E. Lee’s Confirmation as General-in-Chief of the Armies of the Confederacy
February 1, 1865 On February 1, 1865, Samuel Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General (CSA) informed Robert E. Lee that the Confederate Senate had confirmed … Read more
Message from John Bell Hood Announcing His Relief from Command of the Army of Tennessee
January 23, 1865 On January 23, 1865, John Bell Hood announced that he had been relieved of command of the Army of Tennessee at … Read more
Message from Joseph E. Johnston Regarding Robert E. Lee’s Order to Drive Back Sherman
February 22, 1865 On February 22, 1865, General Joseph E. Johnston informed Robert E. Lee that it was too late for Lee to expect … Read more
Message from Richard Taylor Announcing that He Had Assumed Command of the Army of Tennessee
January 23, 1865 On January 23, 1865, Lieutenant General Richard Taylor informed the assistant adjutant general of the Confederacy that he had assumed command … Read more
Message from Robert E. Lee Assigning Joseph E. Johnston to Command of Troops in Carolinas
February 22, 1865 On February 22, 1865, Robert E. Lee ordered General Joseph Johnston to Assume command of the Army of Tennessee and all … Read more