Saturday, June 8, 2013

July 15, 1861---Old Nick ain't neutral



JULY 15, 1861:    

Although President Lincoln does not want to upset Kentucky's neutrality, the War Department authorizes General William "Bull" Nelson to establish training camps and organize a brigade of infantry in the State. 

Governor Beriah Magoffin protests to President Lincoln about the camps, but the President ignores Magoffin, stating that the will of the people wanted the camps to remain in Kentucky.



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