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Civil War Timeline Chronology for October 12
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October 12 , 1815
William Hardee born, Little Satilla Neck, Camden County, Georgia
Georgia
William Hardee
October 12 , 1837
To battle the depression that resulted from the Panic of 1837, Congress approves the issuance of 10 million dollars in bonds.
Panic of 1837
October 12 , 1861
The Theodora leaves Charleston Harbor for Havana Cuba. On board are the Confederate States of America commissioners to England (James Mason) and France (John Slidell)
Trent Affair
October 12 , 1864
Roger Taney, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, dies
Roger B. Taney
October 12 , 1870
Robert E. Lee dies from complications arising from a stoke.
Virginia
Robert E. Lee
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