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Jul 20, 2011

1861 July 20 Sen. Dixon of CT witnesses Bull Run

Saturday, July 20, 1861 
Sec. Simon Cameron returns from Gen. McDowell's  headquarters at Manassas, Va., and reports orally to President on preparation of army for impending battle.


 
Sunday, July 21, 1861. President Lincoln returns to White House about 7 P.M. and learns from Sec. Seward that battle has been lost. Remains awake all night, listening to stories of senators and congressmen returning from battlefield.