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Dorothea’s Warning
Dorothea’s Warning began on a January Saturday in 1861 when Dorothea Dix arrived at the Philadelphia office of Samuel M. Felton, Sr., the president of the Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad. While Dix’s original mission was to advocate for humane treatment in asylums, she brought a far more alarming piece of information with her. Having traveled through the South, she shared her troubling discoveries, revealing the growing political unrest and the secessionist movement. Felton, who had…-
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Crisis
Crisis unfolded as Edmund Ruffin embarked on a critical journey from his plantation near Gainesville, Florida, to Tallahassee to attend the state secession convention in early January 1861. During his travels, Ruffin was made aware of Major Anderson’s actions at Fort Sumter, which hinted at the potential for imminent conflict. This news fueled Ruffin’s belief that the war could hasten the secession decisions within the convention. Despite Florida's hesitance, Ruffin strongly advocated for swift action,…-
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Crossing the Bar
Crossing the Bar, the Star of the West encountered surprisingly clear weather on January 8 as it made its way toward its destination. However, the officer in charge, Lieutenant Woods, was unaware that the mission had been canceled, and he distributed guns and ammunition to the troops, preparing them for action. As the ship approached Charleston around midnight, Captain John McGowan ordered all lights to be extinguished, aiming to prevent the ship from being detected. Despite the darkness, enhanced by the…-
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Turmoil
Turmoil in Charleston began on December 27, 1860, when Major Anderson took control of Fort Sumter, prompting Governor Francis W. Pickens to act swiftly. Despite the largely ceremonial nature of the governorship, Pickens disregarded objections from the state legislature and ordered the South Carolina militia to seize all remaining federal properties in Charleston Harbor. The first target was Castle Pinckney, which was overtaken by around 150 militia members who scaled the fort’s walls to find it nearly…-
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Ominous Doings
Ominous Doings began to unfold as South Carolina’s preparations for war became increasingly evident between December 28 and 31, 1860. Governor Pickens called upon local planters to construct gun batteries along vital locations such as the Santee River and Winyah Bay, urging them to defend their land with the same patriotic fervor as their Revolutionary War ancestors. On December 28, he took a significant step by prohibiting the shipment of arms to Fort Sumter, although mail delivery was still permitted,…-
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The Real Danger
The Real Danger is vividly depicted in this chapter, as the United States faces an escalating crisis with Abraham Lincoln on the verge of taking office. The tension surrounding the nation intensifies, particularly with the presence of Anderson at Fort Sumter, signaling the growing unrest in the South. As Lincoln prepares to step into a divided and volatile nation, his frustrations mount due to the political vacuum left by the outgoing President Buchanan, who fails to take any decisive action in the face of…-
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Smoke and Cheers
Smoke and Cheers lingered in the atmosphere at Fort Sumter, where an air of tension and unease prevailed. Captain Doubleday vividly described the fort’s damp, dark, and unfinished state, with only fifteen of the planned one hundred and twenty guns mounted, signaling the incomplete nature of the fortress. Despite its impressive design, intended to safeguard the area from external threats, much of the fort remained under construction. The cluttered interiors, filled with debris, made daily life difficult…-
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Blood and Dishonor
Blood and Dishonor unfolded in Washington on December 27, 1860, as former Assistant Secretary of State William Henry Trescot met with Senators Jefferson Davis of Mississippi and R.M.T. Hunter of Virginia to discuss urgent matters. The three rushed to the White House to brief President Buchanan, who appeared visibly anxious. Trescot observed Buchanan’s nervousness during the meeting, especially when Buchanan casually mentioned the consul in Liverpool, prompting Davis to steer the conversation toward more…-
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Strange News
Strange News reached Edmund Ruffin as his steamer neared Fernandina, Florida, in late December 1860. Ruffin, eager to influence Florida's legislature toward secession, planned to travel by train to Gainesville and then visit his friend William Owens’ plantation in Marion County before attending the secession convention in Tallahassee on January 3. While en route, Ruffin received several telegrams, one of which informed him that the garrison at Fort Moultrie had been moved to Fort Sumter. This startling…-
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The Major Gets an Idea
The Major Gets an Idea centers on Capt. John G. Foster, a seasoned veteran of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, tasked with strengthening the defenses of Charleston Harbor during the tense period following South Carolina's secession in December 1860. At thirty-seven years old, Foster was already known for his experience and distinctive limp, a remnant of past combat. He had taken the initiative to reinforce Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie by employing civilian workers to dig a wet ditch around Fort Moultrie…-
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