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Friday November 22 1861
- The Confederate Dept. of the Indian Territory is established, under the command of Brig. Gen. Albert Pike, CSA.
- The Bombardment of the Confederate lines, under Maj. Gen. Braxton Bragg, CSA, commanding the Army of Pensacola, about Pensacola, FL, including Forts Barrancas and McRee, by Union forces, including the vessels, USS Richmond, and the USS Niagara. (Nov 22-23)
Saturday November 22 1862
- Brig. Gen. Francis Engle Patterson, USA, dies near Fairfax Court-House, VA, in his tent, from a self inflicted gunshot wound to his head.
- The destruction of Confederate Salt-Works, Matthews County, VA.
- Federal reconnaissance from Williamsburg, VA, toward the Chickahominy River, by Maj. Gen. John A. Dix. USA.
- Skirmish near Halltown, WV.
- Skirmish near Winchester, VA.
- Federal expedition from Fort Ruby, the Nevada Territory, to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. (Nov 22-27)
Sunday November 22 1863
- Brig. Gen. Michael Corcoran, USA, dies near Fairfax Court-House, VA, when the horse he was riding falls, killing him.
- Affair on Lake Borgne, LA.
- Skirmish at Camp Davies, MS, as the Federals drive the attacking Confederates away from their camp towards Rienzi, MS.
- Skirmish at Fayette, MS.
- Skirmish near Houston, MO.
- Skirmish at Winchester, TN.
- The expedition against and the capture of Fort Esperanza, Matagorda Island, TX, by Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks, USA. (Nov 22-30)
Tuesday November 22 1864
- Federal scout from Devall's Bluff to Augusta, AR, with the Rebel pickets fleeing as soon as the Yankees approached the town. (Nov 22-24)
- Engagement at Griswoldville, G A, the "March to the Sea," Campaign by Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman.
- Action at Lawrenceburg, TN.
- Skirmish at Front Royal, VA, the Shenandoah Valley Campaign.
- Action at Rude's Hill, near Mount Jackson, VA, the Shenandoah Valley Campaign.
Wednesday November 22 1865
No events on this date.On This Day information kindly provided by Martin Cross, 2nd U.S. Artillery, Bty B.