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Wigfall
**Wigfall, The Demon of Unrest: Chapter Summary** On Saturday, April 13, from Edmund Ruffin’s perspective, the flag at Fort Sumter appeared to be missing, prompting concern among the officers at Moultrie who speculated that Major Anderson might be prepared to surrender. Brig. Gen. James Simons decided to cease fire and instructed former U.S. senator Col. Louis T. Wigfall, a boisterous and hefty Texan, to row to Sumter to ascertain the situation. Despite Wigfall's reputation for heavy drinking and…-
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Peculiar Circumstances
**Chapter Summary: Peculiar Circumstances** On Saturday, April 13, Private Young of Fort Sumter observed a sudden lull in firing from Confederate batteries around one o'clock, leading to unease among the oarsmen who wished to leave, fearing for Young's safety. Meanwhile, Louis T. Wigfall arrived at the fort to negotiate its surrender, despite having no official orders to do so. He offered Anderson any terms that might be desired, to which Anderson responded by agreeing to the terms previously proposed by…-
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Bloody Sunday
On Sunday, April 14, the day designated for the evacuation of Fort Sumter, the atmosphere was warm and sunny. Black smoke ascended from the fort as Edmund Ruffin and the Palmetto Guard boarded a steamer, joining a crowd of spectators excited for the departure of Major Anderson and his garrison. Though anticipated to occur by 9 a.m., the evacuation faced several delays that stretched into the afternoon. Major Anderson boarded the Catawba to begin the transfer process to the Isabel, which would subsequently…-
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Ovation
**Ovation, The Demon of Unrest - Summary** On the morning of April 18, aboard the *Baltic* off Sandy Hook, New Jersey, Capt. Gustavus Fox and Major Anderson reflected on the recent events surrounding Fort Sumter. Anderson, with a sense of resignation, dictated a summary to Simon Cameron, Secretary of War, describing the dire state of the fort after a 34-hour defense. He outlined the destruction suffered, lacking provisions, and the subsequent decision to evacuate under terms offered by General Beauregard.…-
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Bibliography
The chapter presented is a bibliography for "The Demon of Unrest," detailing various archives, document collections, books, periodicals, and miscellaneous sources relevant to the study of the Civil War and its historical context. **Summary of the Chapter:** The bibliography begins with a comprehensive listing of archives and document collections, prominently featuring papers from significant figures such as Robert Anderson, Samuel Wylie Crawford, and Abraham Lincoln, housed at institutions like the…-
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Acclaim
The chapter titled "Acclaim" delves into the events surrounding the bombardment and fall of Fort Sumter on April 14-15, a pivotal moment in American history. The protagonist, a journalist named Russell, realizes the enormity of the situation only on that Sunday as he reflects on the preceding night spent aboard the steamer *Georgiana*. Restless and unable to sleep due to distractions and mosquitoes, he laments his experience and watches passengers indulge in cocktails early in the morning, noting the…-
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Hot Oxygen
On April 15, President Lincoln issued a proclamation urging the states of the Union to muster militias and supply 75,000 troops to suppress the secessionist activities in the southern states. This call aimed to reaffirm U.S. law and restore the Union's honor and integrity, emphasizing a commitment to protect existing slavery in hopes of retaining the border states. In anticipation of this new army's mission, Lincoln aimed to repossess seized federal properties while ensuring no disturbance to citizens or…-
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Sources and Acknowledgments
In "Sources and Acknowledgments" of *The Demon of Unrest*, the author discusses the creative process behind the book, emphasizing the search for a compelling narrative. He recounts how, during the onset of the COVID pandemic in early 2020, he began exploring the events that led to the Civil War, particularly at Fort Sumter. The chaotic political climate of the pandemic fueled his curiosity about the origins of the war, prompting a detour from his usual research methods, which were interrupted by limited…-
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A Toast
### Summary of "A Toast, The Demon of Unrest" On April 14, 1865, President Lincoln sought to raise the American flag over Fort Sumter, four years after it had fallen under Confederate fire. The ceremony was set exactly four years after the fort's evacuation by its commander, Robert Anderson, who was approached by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton to oversee the flag-raising. Despite Anderson's desire for a simple commemoration of loss, Stanton orchestrated a grand public event attended by thousands, marking…-
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