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Introduction 7
Inauguration of President Lincoln 17
The coming tempest--The national forbearance--Mustering of rebel troops--Efforts for conciliation--The Border States--South Carolina--Investment of Fort Sumter--The Star of the West--Gen. Beauregard.
Fortifications in Charleston Harbor 25
The iron floating battery--Cummings Point battery--Castle Pinckney.
Bombardment of Fort Sumter 28
Storming of Fort Sumter, viewed from the land--Naval expedition for the relief of Fort Sumter.
The Nation's Response 40
Startling effect of the news of the attack on Sumter--The President's Proclamation--Departure of troops for Washington--Enthusiasm of the people--Their devotion to the national Union--Large contributions to aid the Government.
Reinforcement of Fort Pickens 46
The harbor of Pensacola--Forts McRae and Barrancas--Description of Fort Pickens--Its investment by rebel troops under Gen. Bragg--The Federal fleet in the harbor--Successful landing of troops and supplies.
Burning of Harper's Ferry Arsenal 49
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