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The Correspondent
On Thursday, April 11, William Russell of the London Times dined at the modest residence of General Winfield Scott, the commander of military forces in Washington. Upon arrival, he was greeted by soldiers on horseback patrolling the street. Inside, he joined a gathering that included notable figures like William Seward and Attorney General Bates, as well as Major George W. Cullum, a stern Army engineer known for his past construction of fortifications, including Fort Sumter. The dinner was remarkable,…-
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The Angel of Death
**Summary of "The Angel of Death, The Demon of Unrest" Chapter** On April 12, 1861, Captain Gustavus Fox aboard the *Baltic* arrived at his fleet’s rendezvous point off Charleston in treacherous weather. He was expecting to see lights from the other ships, especially the *Powhatan*, but it was still too dark, and there was no sign of them. During his search, the *Baltic* was nearly grounded on Rattlesnake Shoal but managed to break free. Only one ship, the *Harriet Lane*, was present, and it faced crew…-
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Sunrise
**Sunrise, The Demon of Unrest - Chapter Summary** On the morning of April 12, Captain Doubleday commenced his day at Fort Sumter with breakfast alongside other officers. Following a meager meal of salt pork, farina, and rice salvaged from the fort, they readied themselves for the day’s imminent conflict. The officers organized the garrison into gunnery squads to ensure a sustained firing effort once fatigue set in. Doubleday led the first group to the guns facing the Iron Battery on Morris Island. He…-
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The Sumter Expedition
On a Friday morning at seven a.m., the warship *Pawnee* arrived near Charleston, joining the *Harriet Lane* and Captain Fox's ship, the *Baltic*. They were still awaiting the arrival of tugboats and the warships *Powhatan* and *Pocahontas*, which contained soldiers and heavy artillery. Despite the absence of these vessels, Captain Fox decided to proceed with the first phase of his mission: delivering provisions to Fort Sumter peacefully. As *Baltic* raised steam and sailed towards Charleston, accompanied…-
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The Great Darkness
The chapter titled "The Great Darkness" takes place on Friday, April 12, during a significant moment in the history of Fort Sumter. At midday, Private Thompson of Fort Sumter observes a third steamship joining two others that have been present since dawn. This raises the hopes of the men stationed at the fort, as they believed these vessels were part of an expedition to relieve them. However, as time passes, the ships remain stationary, leading Thompson to anticipate that they would wait until nightfall to…-
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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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The Sumter Expedition
Captain Fox felt increasingly powerless as he contemplated a risky attempt to break through to Fort Sumter. He concluded that trying to fight his way in without the formidable presence of the *Powhatan* and its army of soldiers would be a reckless endeavor, especially given the tumultuous seas. While he held onto hope for the *Powhatan's* arrival, he sought to ensure that Major Anderson would at least receive some provisions in the interim. This necessity prompted him to rely on the quick thinking of one…-
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