MARCH 14, 1865:
Frank Leslie’s
Illustrated Newspaper covers “A Hebrew Purim Ball” held at the New York Academy of
Music (located at E. 14th St. and Irving Place) on this day. Funds
raised are donated to the Union cause.
Philip Sheridan occupies the Richmond
suburb of Columbia, putting Richmond in direct danger of assault. As part of
his movements, Sheridan does great damage to the telegraph lines and post roads
and canals in the greater Richmond region. The destruction is slowed only by
bad weather and worse roads. Still, Lee cannot help but recognize the signs
that the Union is gearing up for a Spring Offensive. Lee issues an Order for a General Amnesty,
inviting all deserters back into the lines. Numbers of men slowly begin straggling
back.
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