Click 👉 Today in History (general history) Oct. 17.
On This Day in Confederate History, Oct. 17.
1863: In the Bristoe Campaign in Virginia, the Confederates and Federals skirmished at Groveton, Manassas Junction, Frying Pan Church, and other places, following which the Army of Northern Virginia moved back into its defenses at the Rappahannock River. The campaign concludes indecisively. But before the year ends, there will be one more campaign, the Mine Run Campaign.
Gen. Robert E. Lee in 1863
(Library of Congress)
1864: After recovering from his serious wound from the Battle of the Wilderness, Lt. Gen. James Longstreet, resumes command of the First Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia which is engaged in the fateful Petersburg Campaign.
Lt. Gen. James Longstreet
Confederate General Birthdays, Oct. 17.
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