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The following links keep you informed about the on-going story in Charleston and Fort Sumter. The Civil War Daily Gazette has been following the events of the last several days. In about two-and-a-half weeks, Fort Sumter is fired upon....these links give some prelude information.
By Jing! I'll Risk Him! The Journey of Hurlbut and Lamon
Lamon arrives in Charleston, What About Hurlbut?
Ward Hill Lamon Really Messes Things Up
And then, we have a report today given to President Lincoln by Fox as he has returned to Washington. Hat tip Tulane University, History Dept., Hesitation and Decision, "Fox's Report," March 25, 1861.
As an aside, there is a narrative of William Howard Russell, some said the most famous war newspaper correspondent at this time of history, employed by The London Times. Fascinating story of his attempt to record the early part of the Civil War. Read at the link below to see what happened....
"The Special Correspondent," by Louis P. Masur, Disunion--New York Times, March 24, 2011.
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