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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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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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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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A Wife’s Disappointment
A Wife’s Disappointment unfolds amid rising tensions in Washington, where a newly formed "Select Committee" takes center stage in investigating the growing suspicions of treason within the government. The "Committee of Five," which includes two Republicans, two pro-Union Democrats from the North, and one Southern Democrat, is tasked with uncovering any threats that might undermine the Union’s stability. This committee, propelled by information from Edwin M. Stanton, the newly appointed attorney…-
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The True Enemy
The True Enemy emerges in the early days of the Civil War, highlighted by Mississippi's decision to secede from the Union on January 9, 1861. Following in South Carolina's footsteps, Mississippi's secession convention unanimously voted to leave, driven by the belief that slavery was essential to their way of life. The delegates saw the institution of slavery as crucial for their economy, with its preservation seen as a moral and economic necessity. In their declaration of secession, they emphasized a sharp…-
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Under Fire
Under Fire, the Star of the West found itself in a dire situation as it approached Fort Sumter, coming under fire from a hidden battery positioned on the shoreline. Captain McGowan, stationed aboard the ship, meticulously documented the dangerous circumstances, noting the way cannonballs ricocheted off the vessel's hull. One shot narrowly missed the pilot-house, while another struck the side of the ship, intensifying the growing threat to the vessel. Given the ship's large size and lack of experienced…-
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Forbearance
Forbearance marked the period between January 9–12 as Major Anderson and his troops at Fort Sumter witnessed the Star of the West depart after being fired upon by Fort Moultrie. Despite the clear provocation, Anderson ordered his gunners not to retaliate, which frustrated Captain Doubleday. Doubleday believed that firing back was their duty, seeing it as a necessary act of defense for the American flag. He argued that the failure to act could have jeopardized their position, which was viewed as shocking…-
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Lethal Secrets
Lethal Secrets unfolded as Lieutenant Talbot returned from Washington, bringing with him both news and a letter from Secretary of War Joseph Holt, who had just been confirmed in his new position. At the time, tensions surrounding Fort Sumter were at an all-time high, particularly with local civilians expressing growing animosity toward Captain Doubleday, who was known for his abolitionist views. It was reported that Doubleday had become a target of these sentiments, with rumors circulating that there were…-
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A Little Treason
A Little Treason unfolded on January 9 when Edmund Ruffin, stationed in Tallahassee to observe Florida's secession convention, learned that the Star of the West had attempted to reinforce Fort Sumter. This news struck a decisive blow to the convention's proceedings, causing those previously hesitant to support secession to embrace it with full vigor. The following morning, the vote to secede passed with overwhelming support, 62 to 7, signaling Florida's commitment to the Southern cause. Ruffin wasted no…-
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A Solemn Council
A Solemn Council unfolds on February 4 as Lincoln's preparations for his journey to Washington coincided with intense political activity surrounding secession in Virginia. A recent election in Virginia revealed that the majority of the state's delegates favored remaining in the Union, a position reinforced by Lincoln's appointed representative, William Seward, who believed additional compromises would be necessary to maintain this support. This hopeful sentiment was further supported by results from…-
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