44 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category
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“Pimp!”
On February 13, Lincoln’s train, known as Lincoln’s Special, arrived in Columbus, Ohio, amid considerable political tension. It was the day Congress was set to certify the electoral vote, coinciding with Virginia's decision to start its secession convention. Lincoln's entourage, including Larz Anderson, Major Anderson's brother, journeyed in a specially expanded train of three cars. Journalist Villard noted that the weather was "magnificent." Upon arrival, Lincoln was received with artillery salutes…-
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The Time Will Come
The chapter titled "The Time Will Come" begins with Orville Browning's letter to Abraham Lincoln regarding his inaugural address. Browning, reflecting on Lincoln’s speech, voices concern over a passage he finds excessively aggressive, specifically Lincoln's assertion to reclaim public properties and duties, which he fears may antagonize secessionists. Browning emphasizes that the administration should present secessionists as the aggressors in any potential conflict, urging Lincoln to revise his language…-
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Dual Warning
In the chapter titled "Dual Warning," dated February 21, significant events unfold in Washington and Philadelphia surrounding a potential assassination threat against President-elect Abraham Lincoln. General Winfield Scott, after receiving alerts about the threat from Dorothea Dix via railroad executive Samuel Felton, initiates an investigation. He enlists the help of John A. Kennedy, the head of New York City police, who has already dispatched detectives to scrutinize the situation. Scott offers Kennedy…-
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Under Fire
In the chapter "Under Fire" from *Star of the West*, the tension surrounding the ship's approach to Fort Sumter escalates as it comes under fire from a hidden battery. Captain McGowan documents the precarious situation, noting how cannonballs ricochet around the vessel, with one narrowly missing the pilot-house and another striking the ship's hull. The *Star of the West*, being a large target, is an easy mark for the inexperience of the fifty cadets manning the cannons, who seem to fire wildly during the…-
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Change of Plan
On the morning of February 22 in Philadelphia, Lincoln arrived at Independence Hall for a ceremonial event, feeling rejuvenated after a good night's rest. Despite his original plan to simply raise the flag, a large crowd demanded he deliver a speech. He hesitantly obliged, speaking in a nearly inaudible tone, yet his words moved the audience profoundly. Standing in a place that symbolized the nation's inception, Lincoln expressed the political sentiments rooted in the Declaration of Independence. He…-
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Salute
In the chapter titled "Salute," the situation at Fort Sumter is portrayed as increasingly difficult for the soldiers stationed there. Asst. Surgeon Crawford, who had previously been in good health, expresses concern about his deteriorating condition, feeling the toll of stress and fatigue. He writes to his brother, longing for a break and lamenting the state of the country, indicating a bleak outlook for the future. The pervasive fear of an impending attack weighs heavily on the troops, with Crawford…-
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One Very Dark Night
On February 22, Lincoln made a stop in Leaman Place, Pennsylvania, en route to Harrisburg, where a large crowd awaited him. Despite being too hoarse to speak, he humorously introduced his wife, triggering laughter from the audience. This last public appearance prior to Lincoln's secretive journey toward Washington heightened anxieties about his safety, especially regarding potential danger in Baltimore, which Secretary Hay ominously hinted at. The atmosphere was heavy with tension as people worried about…-
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Forbearance
In the chapter titled "Forbearance," dated January 9–12, Major Anderson and his men at Fort Sumter witness the departure of the ship, the *Star of the West*, after it is fired upon by Fort Moultrie. Despite the provocation, Anderson orders his gunners not to retaliate, which frustrates Captain Doubleday, who believes firing back was their duty to defend the American flag. Doubleday recalls that such inaction may have endangered their position and was shocking to Southern forces. Anderson convenes his…-
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The Man in the Felt Hat
In the chapter titled "The Man in the Felt Hat," the narrative unfolds the events surrounding Abraham Lincoln’s secretive journey to Washington, D.C., during a time fraught with tension just prior to his inauguration. On February 22-23, Lincoln donned a worn overcoat and a newly fashionable “kossuth” hat, which had symbolized democratic ideals and was made popular by Hungarian politician Louis Kossuth. This disguise, along with his slouched posture, helped Lincoln avoid recognition despite his height…-
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A Little Treason
Edmund Ruffin was in Tallahassee observing Florida's secession convention when the news broke on January 9 that the *Star of the West* attempted to reinforce Fort Sumter. This event had a significant impact on the delegates; those previously opposed to secession began to support it fervently. The following morning, the convention voted overwhelmingly in favor of secession, with a tally of 62 to 7. Ruffin eagerly telegraphed the news to Governor Pickens in Charleston and editors of the *Richmond Enquirer*,…-
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