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General Ambrose Burnside House

314 Benefit Street
Providence, RI 02903
United States

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This house was built in 1866-67 for General Ambrose Burnside after his return from the Civil War, later serving one term as governor and two as senator. The house was described as “one of the finest modern houses in Providence" upon completion.

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Providence, RI

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Spotsylvania and Orange Counties, VA | May 5, 1864
Result: Inconclusive
Estimated Casualties
29,800
Union
17,000
Confed.
13,000
Spotsylvania County, VA | May 8, 1864
Result: Inconclusive
Estimated Casualties
31,086
Union
18,399
Confed.
12,687
Caroline County and Hanover County, VA | May 23, 1864
Result: Inconclusive
Estimated Casualties
4,200
Union
2,600
Confed.
1,600
Hanover County, VA | May 31, 1864
Result: Confederate Victory
Estimated Casualties
17,332
Union
12,737
Confed.
4,595

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