The Civil War is about to begin...
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, April 11, 1861
- Eve of the civil war beginning
- Fort Sumter about to be attacked
- History about to be made
From just one day before the outbreak of Civil War at Fort Sumter with page 2 & 4 items relating to the advent of war: "Warlike Movements and Rumors" "What Has the South Gained?" "The Wheel Moves" "Movement of Forces to the South" "Plans for Aiding Fort Sumter" "Strengthening the Washington Defenses" "Fixing Up for a Big Fight" & more. Also an ominous item: "Mr. Lincoln's Peril of Assassination at Baltimore".
Four pages, very nice condition.
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