Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Roger A. Pryor” in chapter 80 of Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 11.:
... fire on Fort Sumter.
At 4:30 A. M. the first gun was fired at Fort Sumter, and at 4:40 the second gun was fired from the same battery.
Captain James offered the honor of firing the first shot to Roger A. Pryor , of Virginia.
He declined; saying he could not fire the first gun. Another officer then offered to take Pryor's place.
James replied: No!
I will fire it myself.
And he did fire it. At 4:45 A....
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