Friday, March 15, 1861

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Army Events:

Abandonment: Camp Wood, TX March 15, 1861
Operation: Charleston Harbor, SC December 20, 1860 - April 14, 1861
Operation: Fort Humboldt, CA January 16 - May 18, 1861

(Source: Compendium of the War of the Rebellion Vol. I, p. 660-991. Frederick H. Dyer.)


Additional Information:

After being asked their opinions by President Lincoln, all of the cabinet members except Blair advise against the reinforcement of Fort Sumter. Chase and Seward oppose the move unless Fort Pickens is also reinforced.

(Source: A Concise Encyclopedia of the Civil War, p. 203-221. Henry E. Simmons 1965.)



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