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Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-'61

By Abner Doubleday
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A first-person officer's account recalls the tense months around the opening hostilities at two coastal forts, detailing garrison life, rising secessionist agitation, and local political pressures. It traces efforts to reinforce and supply the forts, movements of troops between positions, the attempted relief by a government vessel, subsequent bombardment and damage, negotiated evacuation terms, and occupation by opposing forces. The narrative combines tactical and logistical detail with personal observation, and includes maps and an appendix to clarify dispositions and events that led a sequence of diplomatic and military decisions to culminate in the initial armed clash.

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Abner Doubleday

Abner Doubleday was a notable figure in American military history, best known for his role as a Union general during the Civil War. He gained prominence for his leadership at the Battle of Gettysburg and is often associated with the early development of baseball, although that claim is debated. Doubleday authored several works reflecting on his military experiences, including "Chancellorsville and Gettysburg / Campaigns of the Civil War - VI" and "Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-'61," which provide valuable insights into the Civil War era and his personal reflections on key events.

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