. Story of the war : pictorial history of the great Civil War : embracing full and authentic accounts of battles by land and sea : with graphic descriptions of heroic deeds acheived by armies and individuals; narratives of personal adventure; thrilling incidents; daring exploits; wonderful escapes; life in camp, field and hospital; adventures of blockade life, etc. : containing carefully prepared biographies of the leading generals and naval commanders . ined once more to be disturbed, andthe fates seemed to stand in the way ofthe mission of the Star of the was received from
. Story of the war : pictorial history of the great Civil War : embracing full and authentic accounts of battles by land and sea : with graphic descriptions of heroic deeds acheived by armies and individuals; narratives of personal adventure; thrilling incidents; daring exploits; wonderful escapes; life in camp, field and hospital; adventures of blockade life, etc. : containing carefully prepared biographies of the leading generals and naval commanders . ined once more to be disturbed, andthe fates seemed to stand in the way ofthe mission of the Star of the was received from Ander-son that he regarded his position as se-cure, and that the insurgents had erect-ed at the mouth of Charleston Harborpowerful batteries, which made it un-safe for an unarmed vessel to consequence of this intelligence, theorder for the sailing of the Star of theWest was countermanded. It was toolate; the vessel was well on her voy-age. Meanwhile every preparation was be-ing made by the insurgents for an earlyattack on Fort Sumter. Every able-bodied man in Charleston, liable to domilitary duty, was put under Moultrie was strengthened. FortJohnson was garrisoned by a companyof the Charleston Rifles. New batterieswere hurried forward, commanding theship channel and bearing heavily onFort Sumter. No boat was allowed toapproach the wharf-head except by per-mission. The city was placed undermilitary control; lookout boats scouted. GENERAL GEORGE H. THOMAS
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