Template:TITCW/February 9, 1865
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Jump to navigationJump to search- Robert E. Lee, CSA, assumes command of all of the Confederate Armies - he proposes granting a pardon to all deserters who return to their commands within 30 days to Confederate President Jefferson Davis, who agrees
- James Isham Gilbert, USA, is appointed Brigadier General
- Brigadier General Elias S. Dennis, USA, assumes command of the District of South Alabama
- Federal Scout from Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Devall's Bluff, Arkansas and skirmish with guerillas (2/9-2/19)
- The Northern Division of Louisiana is formed, to consist of the Districts of Baton Rouge and Port Hudson, along with the Post of Morganza - Major General Francis J. Herron, USA, is assigned to its command
- The Defenses of New Orleans, Louisiana is changed to the Southern Division of Louisiana, with Brigadier General Thomas W. Sherman, USA, in command
- Major General John M. Schofield, USA, assumes command of the Department of North Carolina
- The 23rd US Army Corps arrives at Fort Fisher, North Carolina after leaving from Tennessee - they prepare for an assault on Wilmington, North Carolina under their commander Major Generl John M. Schofield, USA
- Major General Quincy A. Gillmore, USA, assumes command of the Department of the South, over Vice-Major General John G. Foster, et al
- Skirmish at Binnaker's Bridge, South Edisto River, South Carolina
- Skirmish at Holman's Bridge, South Edisto River, South Carolina
- Skirmish near Memphis, Tennessee - Confederates attack and capture a Union wood train and its escort
- Federal Expedition down the Arkansas River aboard the steamer Davenport near Little Rock, Arkansas against guerillas (February 8-9)
- Federal Scout from Helena, Arkansas to Madison, Arkansas (February 8-13)
- Skirmish at Hustonville, Kentucky - Pursuing Union troops attack guerillas from New Market and Bradfordville the previous day
- Action with Indians on the North Platte River, near Rush Creek, Nebraska Territory (February 8-9)