Civil War Reporter

I'm Beglan O’Brien, a fictional Civil War newspaper reporter. The National Park Service sponsors my twitter feed so you can experience events as they happen.

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Mar 16, 1865 - The Confederates briefly slow Sherman north of Fayetteville, but are unable to hold the field. http://t.co/93ufz5BFi6

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Mar 15, 1865 - President Lincoln met with Robt Hendershot, hero of the battle of Fburg & of Mr. Barnum's museum. http://t.co/YRdEzCrgbu

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Mar 12, 1865 - Sherman's army, now in North Carolina, has occupied Fayetteville. Can the fall of Richmond be far off?http://t.co/1oBPLcxIkq

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Mar 4, 1865 - Pres Lincoln is sworn for his 2nd term & spoke of finishing "the work we are in." Will it be soon? http://t.co/hDhBVAAaG7

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Mar 1, 1865 - There is no resistance to Sherman's advance, although it is rumored what is left of the Army of Tennessee is moving east.

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Feb 25, 1865 - Tennesse is the first of the seceded states to abolish slavery. http://t.co/g5QHh6S14P

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Feb 18, 1865 - Sherman's army has entered Columbia, amid fires that have engulfed the city. Is Charleston next? http://t.co/0X8af99TLd

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Feb 17, 1865 - Henry Garnet of the 15th St Pres Ch, is the first man of African descent to speak in the U.S. House. http://t.co/MgjsASzLZw

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Feb 12, 1865 - As Pres Lincoln celebrates his 56th birthday, 13 states have ratified the 13th amendment, nearly half way to the required 27.

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Feb 10, 1865 - Martin Daley promoted to major of the 102nd USCT, the highest ranking colored officer in the army. http://t.co/fd7hiMBGDM

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Feb 9, 1865 - Reports of skirmishing around Petersburg. Sign of an earlier start to the spring campaign than usual? http://t.co/0QW07VdHZe

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Feb 5, 1865 - Hopes for peace are dashed; the only item agreed to Hampton Roads was that the war will continue. http://t.co/hIl47V0EJd

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Feb 4, 1865 - The president is briefing the Cabinet on his meeting with the Conf commissioners. There is rumor of a 30-day armistice!

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Feb 3, 1865 - We learn Pres. Lincoln met today with reps of the Conf government near Ft Monroe. Is peace at hand? http://t.co/Ls4N2cdcOo

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Feb 2, 1865 - Sherman has moved north out of Georgia. It appears the Carolinas will share the same fate as Georgia. http://t.co/H2WB2amXRU

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Feb 1, 1865 - John S. Rock is today the first black lawyer admitted to the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. http://t.co/ecEh711jEb

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Jan 31, 1865 - The House has passed the 13th Amendment to Constitution, abolishing slavery in the United States. http://t.co/YXhU2yNWvb

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Jan 30, 1865 - Sherman's army is also advancing by sea via Beaufort, S.C. http://t.co/nxJd3v3yXt

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Jan 29, 1865 - Sherman's direction is now clear. He has crossed over into South Carolina and is advancing on Columbia.

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Jan 28, 1865 - The Federals are offering a bounty of $8 for every Conf deserter who brings his long gun. They are doing bang-up business.