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Thursday, February 17, 2011

17 February 1862: Monday

Government - Union
There is much jubilation in Washington as news of the surrender of Fort Donelson arrives. "Unconditional Surrender" Grant is promoted to Major GEneral of Volunteers.

Government - Confederacy
In Richmomnd, news of the fall of Fort Donelson is greeted with consternation. The Provisional Congress of the Confederate States adjourns.

Comnfederacy - Military/Civilian
Tennessee
Generals Floyd and Pillow arrive in arrive in Nashville. The city is in a panic, and many citizens are leaving before the expected arrival of Union troops.

Confederacy - Military
Arkansas

Fighting continues at Sugar Creek.

Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971

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