What happened on February 28 during the U.S. Civil War?

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 16:16:38 -0500

In 1861 NC voters voted against secession. In 1862 Brigadier General John Pope, left from Commerce, Missouri, to attack New Madrid. His men marched overland through swamps, lugging supplies and artillery. In 1864 in response to the emancipation proclamation General Hugh Judson Kilpatrick leads 3,500 cavalry troops south.
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Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Feb 28 at 2016 4:18 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 16:18:58 -0500

5 ? LTC Stephen F.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Feb 28 at 2016 4:25 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 16:25:25 -0500

While the battles which were initiated [New Madrid Island #10 - 1862] or concluded on February 28 [destruction of the Confederate blockade-runner, CSS Rattlesnake - 1863] on the Mississippi River were important. I think the strategic event on February 28 was General Hugh Judson Kilpatrick raid aimed at Richmond as he led 3,500 cavalry troops south from Stevensburg, Virginia. The raid sought to free Federal prisoners and spread word of President Abraham Lincoln’s Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction in hopes of convincing Confederates to lay down their arms.

Response by SFC Randy Purham made Apr 2 at 2016 9:31 PM

SFC Randy Purham — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 21:31:54 -0400

February 28 - I was born! 1980. LOL. Great info sir.