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Richard H. Anderson, American general (died 1879)

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Richard H. Anderson (general)

Confederate Army general

Richard Heron Anderson was a career U.S. Army officer, fighting with distinction in the Mexican–American War. He also served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War, fighting in the Eastern Theater of the conflict and most notably during the 1864 Battle of…
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October 7

Day of the year

October 7 is the 280th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 85 days remain until the end of the year.
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