Night Attack on Fort Sumter 1863 Retold
Readable remnants recount a Confederate defense at Fort Sumter in September 1863 as Union ironclads and naval men plan a storming operation. Captain Stevens leads a two division boat party with Higginson guiding the feint, facing heavy fire and stubborn fortifications.
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G. L. Kilmer
Fort Sumter
Wagner
Weehawken
Patapsco
Lehigh
Sumter
Thomas A. Stevens
Catapsco
Dahlgren
Stevens
Steter
Hig
Steveng
Francis J. Uwiewinson
Uicemaon
Fort Sumtert
Sven
Higginson
Mao
Padleven
Fort Sumter action recalled in Confederate and Union reports
A detailed account recalls the September assault on Fort Sumter. Confederate and Union signals and maneuvers are described, including the Chicora’s bombardment, naval liaison, and the surrender of Bradford’s party. Admiral Dahlgren and Beauregard figures are noted, with later reflection on Sumter’s resistance. The piece also includes a science anecdote on lobster color and a brief old joke.
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Bart
Tittle
Dupad
Fort Sumter
Powhatan
K.P. Williams
W. Wradford
David’s Wise Service and Saul’s Jealous Fear
Reverent study notes from First Samuel chapter eighteen describe David's rise under Saul, hailed by the people and promoted to commander while Saul grows wary. The commentary links David’s wisdom and divine favor to his prosperity, contrasting it with Saul’s fear and jealousy, and closes with exhortations to trust in God amid opposition.
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Pasiel
Rev
D. M. Stearns
American Press Association
David
Saul
Israel
Mordecai
Samuel
Sam
Joseph
Hebron
Solomon
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