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To Lift a Columbiad
To Lift a Columbiad, the preparations at Fort Sumter were marked by both physical challenges and strategic planning as Major Anderson and his team worked tirelessly to ready the fort's defenses. The crew's primary task was to position massive fifteen-thousand-pound ten-inch columbiads—heavy artillery designed for long-range fire—on the fort’s highest tier to ensure they were positioned for maximum effectiveness. The installation of these massive weapons required an innovative approach, and the…-
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Lincoln
Lincoln found himself in a difficult position on March 9, 1861, as the situation at Fort Sumter grew increasingly tense. General Winfield Scott, who had initially suggested that the fort be surrendered, left Lincoln unsettled. With growing concerns about the fort’s dwindling supplies and the feasibility of maintaining its defense, Lincoln sought more specific answers regarding Major Anderson’s ability to hold the position. In his letter to Scott, Lincoln asked three crucial questions: How long could…-
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Relief
Relief spread through the air after the inauguration of March 4, as the anticipated tensions failed to manifest into anything beyond the usual ceremonial proceedings. The entire nation had waited with bated breath for that day, and the absence of major conflict felt like a collective exhale. For many, the inauguration signaled a fresh start, though the shadow of the ongoing crisis still loomed. In a series of letters exchanged between Frances and William Seward, personal and political concerns were shared…-
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A Ball at Sunrise
A Ball at Sunrise began on the morning of March 8, with Confederate artillery stationed at Fort Moultrie and Cummings Point firing their guns, initially seeming to be part of a routine practice drill. The first three shots fired were blanks, creating no harm or concern, but the subsequent rounds unexpectedly included a live cannonball. This shot traveled dangerously close to Fort Sumter, striking the water about thirty yards away and ricocheting off the surface, causing damage to the fort's wharf. This…-
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Activity and Determination
Activity and determination were at the forefront of the increasing tensions at Fort Sumter in early March 1861. As President Lincoln’s inaugural address set the tone for the nation’s future, a noticeable surge in military activity around Charleston Harbor caught the attention of the fort’s defenders. The troops stationed at Fort Sumter, unable to access the president’s speech for two days, observed heightened movements and preparations around the surrounding Confederate batteries. General…-
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Mystic Chords
Mystic chords of memory echoed through Washington on Inauguration Day, March 4, as the city seemed to embody a quiet, uneasy atmosphere. Journalist Henry Villard remarked on how the city, despite the federal ban on commercial slave trading, had become increasingly aligned with Southern interests. The presence of a large but declining enslaved population amplified the tensions, tipping the city into an unsettled state, a sentiment that General Scott would later highlight as the situation's fragility. As the…-
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Sickened
Sickened by the unfolding events in Charleston, Edmund Ruffin read Lincoln’s inaugural address, which had been telegraphed to the Mercury on March 4. As the public gathered to listen to Lincoln’s address, Ruffin found his belief in the inevitability of war becoming even stronger. The speech, he believed, only confirmed what he had long suspected—that a direct confrontation was imminent. The possibility that Confederate General Beauregard might move to strike Fort Sumter soon felt like an unavoidable…-
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First Day
On March 5, the first day of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, he was immediately thrust into the turbulent realities of leading a deeply divided nation. He received a letter from William Seward, who had agreed to serve as Secretary of State, confirming his acceptance of the position. Seward reflected on his resignation from Congress, acknowledging the delicate political landscape and how fortunate he felt to have avoided major fallout from his decision. Despite their past rivalry during the Republican…-
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Seward’s Trick
Seward’s trick, a politically calculated maneuver, unfolded just days before Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration, revealing the intricate webs of political rivalry and strategy that permeated the formation of the new administration. At the heart of the tension was the heated debate surrounding Lincoln’s cabinet, a process marred by various political factions vying for power and influence. While Lincoln had already secured William Seward’s agreement to serve as Secretary of State, other crucial…-
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Interesting News
Interesting news was circulating around Fort Sumter as Private Millens wrote to his father about the increasing military presence in Charleston between March 1 and 3. He observed that fortifications around the area were nearing completion, and Morris Island had been transformed into a highly fortified position with multiple batteries. Millens also mentioned a new weapon under development, a floating battery, which was nearing readiness but was also cumbersome. This new addition to the Confederate arsenal…-
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