Civil War Leaders
Learn more about the Union and Confederate leaders who defined the Civil War era.
John McCausland Jr.
John McCausland Jr. was born on September 13, 1836, in St. Louis, Missouri, to an Irish immigrant. When McCausland was left orphaned at the age of...
Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s Terms of Agreement Entered into with Gen. Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865, and Supplementary Terms April 10, 1865
General R.E. Lee, Commanding C.S. Army: GENERAL: In accordance with the substance of my letter to you on the 8 th instant, I propose to receive the...
John L. Worden
John Lorimer Worden began his career in the United States Navy on January 10, 1834, after he was appointed a midshipman. He served with the Pacific...
Giuseppe Garibaldi to President Lincoln
Letter from Italian general Giuseppe Garibaldi to President Lincoln, praising him for the Emancipation Proclamation.
Gouverneur K. Warren
Biography of Civil War Union General Gouverneur Kemble Warren
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