Fort Sumter, 1861

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1. New-York Daily Tribune — 1860-12-10, page 4

   … of the fortifications im Charleston Harbor—Castle Pinckney, Fort Mouitrie, and Fort Sumter— stations that required 5,000 soldivrs to man, now haviug collectively only 200 …

2. New-York Daily Tribune — 1860-12-13, page 6

   … doubt as to my identity and whereabouts, let him look into one of the big guns in Fort Sumter. He may find me there, Mevpirs Erect or THE CoNVENTION.—The Charleston papers of …

3. New-York Daily Tribune — 1860-12-15, page 3

   … state briefly their location. They are three in uuwber, namely, Fort Moultrie, Fort Sumter, and Castle Piack ney. ‘The fort is on Sullivan's Island, which i principally within …

   … fortification oue of a really toruiduble claraeter. Like Fort Moultrie, it only wants wen. Fort Sumter rises out of the water further down the harbor, about 3} miles from the city, pearly …

4. The New York Herald — 1860-12-17, page 1

   … guns and otherwise putting this great strategic point in order. The arma ment of Fort Sumter consists of 140 guns, many of them being the formidable ten inch '? Columbiads, …

5. The New York Herald — 1860-12-18, page 1

   … obtain p. aseestca of the forts dumbly. Some da>a ago u>? romwrndin* oftcer it Fort Sumter Inquired of the laborer*. lately Dro^t from Rutimore If they would defeud tho place …

   … ided by lanr'nee m. Koitt, to negotiate with government for Fort M ml trie and Fort Sumter. Tho government have no prop, rty to sell In South Carolina. Twenty-two members …

6. The New York Herald — 1860-12-22, page 4

   … nfter h<aritig of a |?eitiv.> mun tin the ottrr hand, fhould the stall ??'!*?' Fort Sumter, It will ho of Bo avnd In rnee the govertiin?nt Inawt ou collecttrg tke rev nuc …

7. New-York Daily Tribune — 1860-12-27, page 4

   … militery suthority to order Major Anderson to detach a part of bis small force to hold Fort sumter, which commands the City of Charles ton, one of ship chasnnels, and the ofhor forte …

8. New-York Daily Tribune — 1860-12-28, page 4

   … mined, and ready to warning, had removed with the liftle force under his command to Fort Sumter, a much stronger, more convenient, and wore commanding position in the vicinity …

   … approval of President Buchanan, Major Anderson feels confident of his ability to hold Fort Sumter against any onslaught not covered by a strong Naval force, while its reduction …

   … to be disgraced by a surrender which would be shameful to the Union, however If Fort Sumter shall ever ece the American flag trailing while the of the Revolutionary leaders …

9. New-York Daily Tribune — 1860-12-28, page 5

   … ic not clearly known whether Maj. Avder- 21, oO wily gon, in his oceupation of Fort Sumter, acted ander specific orders or merely general direetions; but it is certain that …

   … their duty to their country. The intelligence that Major Anderson bad vetired to Fort Sumter, after »piking his guns at Fort Moultrie, produced a great sensation in both branches …

   … 1560, The intelligence of Major Anderson’ sudden removal from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter produced a profound impression here to-day, and is variously regarded according …

10. New-York Daily Tribune — 1860-12-28, page 6

    … generally discussed, sud spprelension on the subject is continually growing, i At Fort Sumter, sbout one hundred mechsnics continue busily employed, Their labors have been directed …

    … swearing rather than joyous frame of mind. It ought to be understood that even should Fort Sumter have no regular garrison, it will not necessarily be opened to the Revolutioniste …

    … not hesitate to express the opinion that whenever the Revolutiomsts go down to Fort Sumter, they will meet with 8 proper reception, and perhaps find Little at Moultrie to …

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