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Introduction

Inauguration of President Lincoln..

The coming tempest-The national forbearance-Mustering of rebel troops-

Efforts for conciliation-The Border States-South Carolina-Investment of Fort

Sumter The Star of the West-Gen. Beauregard.

Fortifications in Charleston Harbor.................

The iron floating battery-Cummings Point battery-Castle Pinckney.

Bombardment of Fort Sumter.....

Storming of Fort Sumter, viewed from the land-Naval expedition for the relief

of Fort Sumter.

The Nation's Response...

Startling effect of the news of the attack on Sumter-The President's Proclama-

tion-Departure of troops for Washington-Enthusiasm of the people-Their

devotion to the national Union-Large contributions to aid the Government.

Reinforcement of Fort Pickens.....

The harbor of Pensacola - Forts McRae and Barrancas-Description of Fort

Pickens-Its investment by rebel troops under Gen. Bragg-The Federal fleet in

the harbor-Successful landing of troops and supplies.

Burning of Harper's Ferry Arsenal.

Through Baltimore.....

Arrival of the Massachusetts Sixth, Col. Jones, in Baltimore-Blockade of the

streets-Attack by the mob-Defence of the military-Terrible results-The regi-

mental band-The city authorities-Intense excitement of the citizens-Penn-

sylvania troops-Mayor Brown and Marshal Kane.

Military Occupation of Annapolis, Md...

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The Eighth Massachusetts and the Seventh New York-Gen. Butler-Gov. Hicks

-the frigate Constitution-the Naval Academy-March to the Junction.

Maryland.....

Efforts of secessionists to involve the State in rebellion-Patriotic devotion of

loyal citizens-Gov. Hicks-The State Legislature-Gen. Butler in Maryland-Gen.

Cadwallader-The habeas corpus act-Chief-Justice Taney.

Destruction of Gosport Navy Yard......

The State of the Nation before its Troops entered Virginia...

Response of the Governors of Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, Kentucky, and

Missouri, to the President's Proclamation-The position of Virginia-The Con-

federate Congress, at Montgomery-Jefferson Davis-The Confederate army-Let-

ters of Marque-Postal communication-Tennessee and Arkansas-Border States

Convention-Position of Missouri.

Occupation of Alexandria, Va......

Assassination of Col. Ellsworth-The Marshall House J. W. Jackson-Brownell

Sketch of Ellsworth-Defection of Gen. Lee-Lieut. Tompkins' scout to Fairfax

Court House.

Battle of Great Bethel....

Death of Major Winthrop and Lieut. Greble.

The Ambuscade at Vienna, Va... . . .

Review at Washington...

Advance of the Grand Army...

Position of the belligerent forces-Gen. McDowell-Gen. Patterson-Gen. Johnston

-Gen. Beauregard Advance to Fairfax and Centreville-Battle of Blackburn's

Ford.

The Battle of Bull Run......

The Federal Commanders and the movements of their forces-The engagement-

Arrival of rebel reinforcements-The climax and the retreat-The battle on the

left wing-The battle-field at night.

Western Virginia.....

Battle of Phillipi, Va......

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Gen. Rosecrans and Col. Lander-Gen. Morris-Capt. Benham-Defeat of the

rebel forces and death of Gen. Garnett.

The West...

Missouri

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Capture of Camp Jackson....

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Decisive action of Capt. Lyon-Gen. Frost-The Missouri Legislature-Gov. Jack-

son--Gen. Harney-Gen. Price-Gen. Lyon appointed to command the Department.

Cairo......

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Gen. Pope in Northern Missouri-State Convention at Jefferson City-Gen. Fre-

mont at St. Louis-Invasion of the State by Gens. Pillow and Jeff. Thompson-

Address of the State Convention.

Gen. Lyon at Springfield-Gens. Price and McCulloch-Critical position of the

Federal army-The battle-The death of Gen Lyon-Retreat of the Union army.

Kentucky.....

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The neutrality of the State-Position of Gov. Magoffin-Gen. Buckner-Gen. Mc-

Clellan-The State Legislature-Decisive Union measures.

The Occupation of Paducah.....

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Rebel troops ordered to withdraw from Kentucky-Attempt to form a revolution-

ary government in the State-Military movements of the rebels in Kentucky-The

loyal State government.

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Engagement at Chapmansville..

Reconnoissance at Green Brier, Western Virginia..

Defence of Lexington, Mo......

The Federal forces for the defence of the town-Col. Mulligan and the Chicago

brigade-Cols. Marshall and Peabody-Advance of Gen. Price's army-The in-

vestment-The attack-Bravery of the Federal garrison-Their endurance and

privations-The surrender.

Attack on Santa Rosa Island, Fla.

Battle of Ball's Bluff, Va......

Position of the Federal forces on the Potomac-Gen. Stone--Col. Baker-The pro-

posed reconnoissance-Transportation of the troops-The topography of the Vir-

ginia shore--The engagement-Death of Col. Baker--Defeat of the Federal troops

-Disastrous retreat--Gens. McClellan and Banks at Edwards Ferry-Sketch of

Col. Baker.

Battle at Camp Wild Cat, Ky...................

Battle of Romney, Va......

Battle of Frederickton, Mo..

Charge of Fremont's Body-Guard at Springfield, Mo...

The Department of Missouri.....

General review of the Department-Gen. Lyon-Gen. Fremont-His proclamation

and its modification by the President-Organization of the Federal forces-Their

advance-Negotiations with Gen. Price--Gen. Fremont removed--Appointment of

Gen. Hunter-Retreat of the Federal army-The disloyal Legislature-Advance

of the rebel forces-Recruiting-Gen. Halleck.

The Stone Fleet......

Battle of Camp Alleghany, Western Virginia.

Battle of Munfordsville, Ky...

Capture of Rebel Recruits at Milford, Mo..........

Battle of Dranesville, Va.....

Expedition to Ship Island.

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The loyalty and devotion of the people-Despotism of the rebel leaders- Parson

Brownlow-Sufferings of the Unionists-General Zollicoffer-Andrew Johnson-

Horace Maynard-Bridge-burning.

Capture of Fort Henry, Tenn.....

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Gen. Grant's army-Gen. C. F. Smith-Com. Foote and the naval flotilla--Sailing

of the expedition-Names of the vessels and officers-The attack and surrender

-The rebel eamp-Advance of the national gunboats up the Tennessee river.

The Burnside Expedition....

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Sailing of the expedition from Hampton Roads-Com. Goldsborough-The naval

forces-Gen. Burnside and the troops-Severe storm--The flect at Hatteras Inlet.

Capture of Roanoke Island...

Evacuation of Bowling Green, Ky...

Capture of Fort Donelson....

Advance of the Federal land and naval forces from Fort Henry and Cairo--Descrip-

tion of Fort Donelson-The naval attack-Retreat of the gunboats-The army-

The land attack--The severity of the engagement Sufferings of the Federal sol-

diers-Their courage and endurance-Protracted defence-The surrender.

The Occupation of Nashville.........

Fort Clinch and Fernandina, Fla..

The Merrimac and the Monitor...

Capture of Jacksonville, Fla....

Occupation of Columbus, Ky..

Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark....

Battle of Newbern, N. C..

Capture of New Madrid, Mo...

Island No. 10......

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Capture of Island No. 10 and the Rebel army.

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Battle of Winchester, Va.......

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Position of Gen. Shield's command-The rebel force under Gen, Jackson-Plans

of the Confederate leaders--Strategy of Gen. Shields-Attack by Gen. Jackson--

The rebels reinforced-Bravery of the Federal troops--Charge of Gen. Tyler's

brigade--Defeat of the rebels.

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Battle of Pittsburg Landing.............

Topography of the country-Corinth-Pittsburg-Savannah-Position of the Fed-

eral troops-The rebel army and its commanders-The battle of Sunday, March

8-Hurlbut's division-McClernand's division-Desperate hand-to-hand fighting-

Perilous position of the national troops-Wallace's division.

Gen. Sherman's Reconnoissance toward Corinth...

Occupation of Huntsville, Ala...

Capture of Fort Pulaski, Ga.....

Battle of South Mills, N. C.

Capture of Fort Macon..

Siege of Yorktown, Va.....

Retreat of the rebel army from Centreville and Manassas, toward Richmond-Ad-

vance of Gen. McClellan's army-Events of March, 1862-The Federal army at

Old Point -Advance toward Yorktown-The Investment-Offensive and defensive

operations-Labors and sufferings of the Federal soldiers.

Battle of Lee's Mills, Va................

Capture of New Orleans..

Bombardment of Forts Jackson and St. Philip-The Federal fleet-The mortar

boats-Coms. Farragut, Porter, and Bailey-Stupendous naval engagement-The

surrender of the forts--The occupation of New Orleans-Capt. Bailey-Gen. Lov-

ell-J. T. Monroe-Pierre Soulé-Gen. Butler.

The Evacuation of Yorktown.....

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The Battle of Williamsburg, Va...

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Advance of Gen. Stoneman's cavalry from Yorktown-Gen. Hooker's division-

Gen. Kearney-Gen. Sumner-Gens. Smith and Couch--Gen. Hooker's attack and

protracted contest with superior numbers-Gen. Heintzelman-Gen. Hancock's

brilliant charge-Arrival of Gen. McClellan-Retreat of the rebels.

Battle of West Point, Va......

Chronology...

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MAP OF ATLANTIC COAST FROM FORTRESS MONROE TO FORT MACON....

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THE BATTLE OF LEXINGTON, Mo..

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THE DEATH OF COL. BAKER, AT BALL'S BLUFF....

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DESPERATE CHARGE OF FREMONT'S BODY-GUARD, AT SPRINGFIELD, Mo...

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