Episode 054, Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie 1860-61, Part 8

The Reb's try to block the harbour with stone laden barges. They also construct a third battery facing Fort Sumter. The unionists gets the rest of their family members away from the fort and find consumables are running short.

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Episode 053, Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie 1860-61, Part 7

The government in Washington sends reinforcements and supplies to Fort Sumter but choose to send a simple cargo carrier rather than a war ship. The rebels know it's coming and fire on it, the war has started!

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Episode 052, Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie 1860-61, Part 6

The effects of the move to fort Sumter continue. The Charleston Governor starts to act like a dictator, even arresting ship crews who refuse to recognise him as the leader of an independant state.

The work of duties and improvements to the defences of Sumter continue.

The President throws out the state representatives as they demand the fort be handed over.

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