1863 - In Virginia, the Battle of Brandy Station occurred. It was the largest cavalry battle of the war. Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry held the field after being attacked by Union troops under General Alfred Pleasonton.
"I, John Brown, am now quite certain that the crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away but with blood." - Abolitionist John Brown at his execution on December 2, 1859.
