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A Proper Commander

by testsuphomeAdmin — A Proper Commander found himself thrust into a challenging and tense environment in Charleston in November 1860. Colonel John L. Gardner, tasked with overseeing U.S. Army forces in the region, felt an increasing sense of unease as the threat of secession loomed large. Gardner was charged with managing several military installations, the most notable of which was Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island, a post historically linked to Edgar Allan Poe. However, the fort's purpose had shifted, and it was poorly…
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A Little Treason

by testsuphomeAdmin — 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 Confidential Visit

by testsuphomeAdmin — A Confidential Visit unfolds between December 11 and 14, with Major Anderson at Fort Moultrie caught in the rising tensions that define the increasingly volatile political climate of Charleston Harbor. As tensions escalate and the threat of conflict looms, Captain Truman Seymour, a seasoned artillery officer with experience in combat, arrives at the fort to deliver a memorandum outlining a detailed defensive strategy. Seymour warns Anderson of the likelihood of deceptive tactics being used by the…
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A Boat in the Dark

by testsuphomeAdmin — A Boat in the Dark set the stage for an event that would forever alter the course of American history. In the early hours of April 12, 1861, during a stormy night, a small boat carrying four enslaved rowers and three Confederate officers made its way to Fort Sumter. The fort, under Major Robert Anderson’s command, had been transformed into a formidable stronghold but was significantly undermanned with only seventy-five soldiers. These soldiers were facing dire conditions as food supplies had been cut off…
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A Ball at Sunrise

by testsuphomeAdmin — 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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“Pimp!”

by testsuphomeAdmin — “Pimp!” Lincoln’s Special Train arrived in Columbus, Ohio, on February 13, amid a highly charged political atmosphere. This date coincided with the day Congress was scheduled to certify the electoral votes, marking a critical moment in American history. At the same time, Virginia’s secession convention convened, adding to the tension. Lincoln’s entourage, including Major Anderson’s brother, Larz Anderson, traveled in an expanded train composed of three cars. The weather was remarkably clear, as…
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