Why We Love LincolnOuting Publishing Company, 1909 - 168 pages |
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Page 123
... Fort Sumter stirring his soul - for no one knew better that immediate war depended on his action- Lincoln told stories , cracked jokes and dealt with the thronging politicians in his old shrewd , homely way . None of the place- hunters ...
... Fort Sumter stirring his soul - for no one knew better that immediate war depended on his action- Lincoln told stories , cracked jokes and dealt with the thronging politicians in his old shrewd , homely way . None of the place- hunters ...
Page 124
... Sumter was " almost inevitable . " He had also ordered troops to be sent to relieve Fort Pickens , in Florida , which was also men- aced . General Scott reported that both Pickens and Sumter should be evacuated . Instantly the President ...
... Sumter was " almost inevitable . " He had also ordered troops to be sent to relieve Fort Pickens , in Florida , which was also men- aced . General Scott reported that both Pickens and Sumter should be evacuated . Instantly the President ...
Page 126
... Fort Sumter and the Union . For two days the fort withstood the terrific bombardment , and then , with all food gone , his quarters set on fire by red hot cannon balls , and his ammunition almost ex- hausted , Major Anderson lowered the ...
... Fort Sumter and the Union . For two days the fort withstood the terrific bombardment , and then , with all food gone , his quarters set on fire by red hot cannon balls , and his ammunition almost ex- hausted , Major Anderson lowered the ...
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