8 January 1863 January 8, 2014 Author: Staff The Second Battle of Springfield during the American Civil War takes place. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Let me tell you I am better acquainted with you for a long absence, as men are with themselves for a long affliction: absence does but hold off a friend, to make one see him the truer." Alexander Pope — Click here for more from Alexander Pope Related posts: 10 January 1863 14 May 1863 18 August 1868 20 January 1920 30 January 1956 7 January 1935 8 January 1835 8 January 2011 7 December 1862 1 April 1865 Categories: History Tags: 1863, 8 January