Confederate Congress Gives Thanks-- Part 1: Generals

And, the Confederate Congress gave its tanks as well.

**  State of Alabama--  February 8, 1861, for hosting the Confederate government at its capital in Montgomery and loaning $500,000  to the young Confederacy.

**  Gen. Pierre G.T. Beauregard, for Fort Sumter and First Battle of Manassas.

**  Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, for First Manassas.

**  Robert E. Lee, received thanks on several occasions

And, there were naval officers as well.

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