The Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid
What secrets were buried with Dahlgren after the raid?
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35 mins
Explore the failed Dahlgren raid on Richmond and the shocking papers found on him that fueled anger and suspicion. Discover how miscommunication, harsh weather, and confederate resistance shaped a mission that left a controversial mark on Civil War history.
Ep 1:
A Desperate Ride to Richmond
Lincoln gambles on a reckless cavalry raid to free dying prisoners in Richmond, but a lost river crossing and a fatal ambush leave young Colonel Dahlgren dead and his mission in ruins.
Ep 2:
The Papers That Damned a Colonel
Papers found on Dahlgren's body reveal an alleged plot to burn Richmond and kill Jefferson Davis, igniting a propaganda firestorm and a secret, shameful burial ordered by the Confederate president.
Ep 3:
Forgery, Fury, and Honor
As Union officials scramble to deny the assassination orders as forgery, Robert E. Lee's rare restraint spares Union prisoners even as suspicion of Lincoln's own role deepens.
Ep 4:
The Shadow War Begins
Confederate leaders turn the Dahlgren controversy into justification for terror, while a startling theory links the raid's papers to the plot that would kill Lincoln himself.
Discussions (12)
Carlton
Level 9 · 10 mo agoKilpatrick saved his skin and blamed the dead kid.
Billy
Level 9 · 9 mo agoSo much for Honest Abe.
Kathleen
Level 2 · 9 mo agoKilpatrick admitting the papers were real but denying the assassination orders is so shady 🙄 He really threw Dahlgren under the bus to save his own skin! Talk about fake friend energy right there 💀
