Walter Coffey's Blog, page 4

From William Hamblin, 4th Massachusetts

Letter from Private William Hamblin, Company K, 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, to his wife.Continue reading

Negotiating Peace in North Carolina

William T. Sherman redirects his Federals toward the North Carolina capital of Raleigh. Joseph E. Johnston offers to negotiate peace, and Sherman readily accepts.Continue reading

The Johnson Inauguration

Abraham Lincoln’s death means that a southern Democrat will become the next U.S. president, much to the dismay of northerners hoping to punish the South.Continue reading

All One Fiendish Barbarism

Rumors quickly spread that Abraham Lincoln’s assassination was plotted by a desperate Confederate government, igniting a fierce rage against the South. Meanwhile, Lincoln’s death evokes national mourning, marking a tragic moment in historyContinue reading

Now He Belongs to the Angels

On the night of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, both Vice President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of State William H. Seward are targeted as well. Early next morning, Lincoln finally succumbs to his wound, leading to national mourning and unrest amidst celebrations of victory.Continue reading

The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

President Abraham Lincoln is shot in the head while attending a play at Ford’s Theatre in Washington.Continue reading

Lincoln’s Strange Dream

President Abraham Lincoln holds a cabinet meeting where he describes having a curious dream the night before. The president and first lady end the day with a trip to Ford’s Theatre.Continue reading

Everything is Dark

President Jefferson Davis remains defiant despite defeat and meets with his cabinet and generals to discuss continuing the war.Continue reading

Modifying Virginia Reconstruction

President Abraham Lincoln rescinds his plan to restore Virginia to the Union after facing heated opposition from his cabinet.Continue reading

The Fall of Mobile

Eight months after the Federal navy sealed off Mobile Bay, Federal troops finally capture the city itself. With the war already drawing to a close, the victory is more symbolic than strategic.Continue reading