Friday, October 11, 2013

October 12, 1863---War and peace



OCTOBER 12, 1863:            

Salmon P. Chase, speaking in Cincinnati, characterizes the Civil War as “strife brought on by a conspiracy of the few to rule the many.” 

After a long summer of inactivity on the Rapidan River, the Army of Northern Virginia begins moving toward Manassas Junction. Robert E. Lee is again going to attempt to isolate Washington, D.C..

Also on this day, the United States Government signs a peace treaty with the Shoshone-Goship Indians of Utah Territory, allowing settlers headed for California to pass through their lands peacefully.



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