Civil War Timeline / Chronology for 1819

January 14, 1819	In a report to Congress Secretary of War John C. Calhoun recommended a series of internal improvements. Among these improvements are the Inland Waterway connecting Boston to Savannah and a post road running from Maine to New Orleans.
	John C. Calhoun
February 13, 1819	Outgoing House member James Tallmadge of New York presents an amendment to the Missouri statehood bill requiring Missouri to halt the further introduction of slaves to the territory and to provide for the gradual emancipation of the slaves already there. Name frequently listed as Talmadge (a 20th century Georgia Senator) and the date occasionally listed as February 14, the day debate began on the amendment)
	Missouri Compromise (Compromise of 1820)
February 13, 1819	Bill permitting Missouri to draw up a state constitution to be admitted to the Union comes to the floor of the House.	Missouri
	Missouri Compromise (Compromise of 1820)
February 17, 1819	After several days of sharp debate the House passes the Missouri statehood bill including both parts of the Tallmadge Amendment, marking the first legislation demanding the abolition of slavery. The act is sent to the Senate where the bill is never voted on.	Missouri
	Missouri Compromise (Compromise of 1820)
	Civil War Firsts
	abolition
March 3, 1819	Edwin Vose Sumner enters military service at the rank of Second Lieutenant
	Edwin Vose Sumner
July 1, 1819	Daniel Tyler (14/29) graduates from West Point
August 5, 1819	Preston Smith Brooks born, Edgefield District, South Carolina
	Preston S. Brooks

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