1863
Month
Letters by Date
Activity of Hardaway’s Unit
Activity of the Civil War
January
“Mud March” 1/20 – 1/24
Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation became effective, stating that all slaves in rebelling areas were considered free
March
At Falmouth until April
The First Conscription Act was set in affect, making all men, ages 20-45, liable to be call for military service.
April
Chancellorsville Campaign
4/27 – 5/6:
The Battle of Chancellorsville
September
Sabine Pass Expedition
9/4 – 9/12
Moved to Algiers, thence to Berwick 9/17
November
Western Louisiana Campaign 10/3 – 11/30
The Battle of Chattanooga
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