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Official Beggining Of The Civil War
The Civil war had begun. The first battle would soon commence, neither side knew about what this would face them with.
I have listed a few of the major battles in the civil war -
Through The 14th, Battle Of Fort Sumter
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Battle Of Sewells Point
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The Battle Of Phillipi
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Battle Of Big Bethel
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The Battle of Bull Run
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Battle Of Wilson's Creek
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The Battle of Ball's Bluff
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Battle of Belmont
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A Little About Seneca
It was the beggining of something bad
Seneca Brown Thrall Has A mother Named Parthenia Rugg and a Father named Homer Loveland Thrall. He Has a Wife named Mary E Brooks they got married in 1858. He Had 5 children 2 girls and 3 boys named Frank Brooks Thrall, Homer Nathan Thrall, Horman W Thrall, Mary Teresa Thrall and Nellie Thrall -
Battle Of Hampton Roads
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Battle Of Kernstown
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The Seige Of Yorktown
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Battle Of Fort Pulaski
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Battle Of McDowell
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Seven Days Retreat
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Battle of Antietam
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Corinth, Mississippi
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Thrall arrived the 19th at 9 o'clock. The 13th Regiment with others had been relocated from Bolivar to his location.
He Left down the river Tuesday, for Columbus Kentucky. Thrall is feeling confident about the war. -
Corinth, Mississippi
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Thrall was down to Corinth today and had dinner with Lt. Eaton who is Post Quartermaster There, a very difficult and responsible situation. He has several hundred men employed under his direction and he does well and gives satisfaction. He saw Skelton, A Sergeant-Major of the 17th, who was in the fight the other day and says he never wants to be in another. He is now worried ofr his safety. -
Corinth, Mississippi
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Seneca, is enjoying himself soon after the battles. he gets a lot of rations, and has not had to operate yet. he says he has the apetite of an anaconda. He gets a pay raise, which allows him to help his family. They have an interference with a southern batallion, Which gives them even more food to share. Thrall has mixed feelings at this point. -
Corinth, Mississippi
Camp Not much has happened since the last entry. Thrall is couped up in his camp, awaiting more orders. He has a good amount of food and plans to eat wisely. He feels safe and happy. -
Corinth, Mississippi
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Things start to get cold as the temperatures become more brutal. there are no casualties reported in the past few days, which is good. He is often bored, as there is no action, but he is glad he hasn't been hurt. -
Grand Junction, Tennessee
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Thrall is to soon march of to Vicksburg. he knows little of the casualties he will see. He is well nourished and prepared to do what he must. He is hoping soon that the leader will set up the winter camp, as it is getting increasingly cold. He feels oddly satisfied. -
Davis Creek
Davis CreekThrall and the men move forward to Davis Creek Where they will set up camp and fend for themselves until given more information about what their orders are. Grand Junction, Tennessee. He feels nervous. -
Up The Creek
Davis CreekThrall moves 1/4 mile up the creek to get out of the mud and water. They have also moved their camp there in case of a flood. Grand Junction, Tennessee. He still feels nervous -
Playing Chess
seneca beats his whole regiment in chess. The regiment leader was beaten also by seneca This give him confidence and makes him forget about the blood and severed limbs. Grand Junction, Tennessee. He feels happy and confident -
Abbeville, Mississippi
Life in camps Thrall is told to prepare for the worst, he is told to bring a week's rations with him. he knows little of what is to come. He hopes for the best, He is going to need all his strength and courage if something should happen. He once more feels nervous and worried. -
Holly Springs, Mississippi
Another VideoThrall says that around 40,000 men from both sides will be soon engaging. He prepares his equipment in case surgery is needed, although he knows he will have to operate, he hopes that the best will happen. He is extremely worried. -
Abbeville, Mississippi
Article on this topicThrall has had to operate many times, and has done many amputations.He is getting his first real taste of the civil war. He feels terrible and unwell. -
Lafayette, Tennessee
click for a videoThrall regrets not being at home when his Pa was there, his Pa is not feeling well and is reaching a pretty old age, he wishes he could have a furlough and see his pa, It is his first feeling of regret in the civil war. -
Lafayette, Tennessee
click here for moreSeneca Reached Camp Lafayette Tennessee from from Grand junction Tennessee. He is wondering about what the next order will be. He has mixed feelings now. -
Lake Providence, Louisiana
Transportation in teh civil war Thrall has boarded A steamboat and is off to the next location. He is pleasently located in First Class, with Dr. Thomas,(A fellow Surgeon). He is to be at another camp soon, he likes all the moving around though. He is enjoying himself. -
Lake Providence, Louisiana
Camp LifeSeneca is preparing for a large fight. The other regiments have already moved in. He is once more Prepping for the worst. He takes a weeks rations once more just in case he should get lost or be pinned down, he has high hopes for this battle though. He feels confident. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
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Battle of Big Black River
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Haines Bluff
More About The Civil WarThrall has not recieved a letter from his wife in a good while now. He is starting to worry that the Confederates may have her. He is hoping he can get a letter from her soon. He feels scared and worried. -
Near Vicksburg
VicksburgThrall is operating on many men, he is blood covered, scared, disgusted, and wanting to be home. He is still hoping for the best. He is horrified -
Chickasaw Bayou, Miss
Sherman And Grant On the 23d Thrall is paid 2 months worth and sends 180$ to his wife. He also sends a reciept of all of his purchases in the civil war. Thrall asks for 75$ be sent to the doctor. He is a little worried but happy. -
Battle of Gettysburg
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Big Black River, Miss.
Big Black RiverBig Black River, Miss.
Thrall's men have 31,000 prisoners, and about 225 to 250 pieces of Guns and Artillery. 35,000 small arms, a very large amount of good ammunition. Scouts brought word to his camp that a pretty big force of Confederates were marching to cross Black River at Messengers Ford. The Brigade was quickly ordered there. -
Battle of Vicksburg
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Battle of Chatanooga
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Spotsylvania
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Battle of Bentonville
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Battle of Fort Gregg
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Battle of Fort Gregg
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The End of The Civil War
Slavery Was Ended The civil war officially ends and Lee surrenders and the surrender is signe at appomattax court house. With the unions victory, Lincoln is once more re-ellected as president. Thrall is thrilled to be finished.
