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A Coincidence

Posted on February 25, 2011 by admin

From an article in The New-York Times February 26, 1861 denying a rumor that Major Anderson was sick with fever (The New York Times Archive): A letter from a brother of Major ANDERSON to a gentleman in this City, mentions … Continue reading →

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National Salute at Early Sunrise

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

From The Courier Seneca Falls, NY February 22, 1861: Honor to Washington This (Friday) morning at early sunrise, the Zouave Cadets fired a national salute, in honor of the day which gave birth to the patriotic and immortal Washington. The … Continue reading →

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Three Cheers for Major Anderson

Posted on December 29, 2010 by admin

Some takes on Major Anderson removing his force from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter in Charleston’s harbor (from The New-York Times December 29, 1860): WHAT IS THOUGHT OF MAJ. ANDERSON’S MOVEMENT.; A SALUTE IN WILMINGTON, DEL. WILMINGTON, Friday, Dec. 28. … Continue reading →

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