The Confederate Army Of Manhattan, The Southern Operatives Who Tried To Burn New York City To The Ground
In November 1864, a group of eight Confederates set fires throughout Manhattan, hoping to destroy the city — but their plot ultimately went up in smoke.
By Andrew Milne
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May 27, 2026
The Confederate Army Of Manhattan, The Southern Operatives Who Tried To Burn New York City To The Ground
In November 1864, a group of eight Confederates set fires throughout Manhattan, hoping to destroy the city — but their plot ultimately went up in smoke.
By Andrew Milne
•
May 27, 2026