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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 7 (search)
uled up to the Fort wharf and loaded with what was supposed by the few persons resident on the island, to be the bedding and furniture of the men's families. It was given out that these vessels were to land their passengers and their goods at Fort Johnson, on James Island; and they hoisted sail and apparently steered for that point. On last night, at about half-past 9 o'clock, the entire force, with the exception of about six or eight men, embarked on board of their own row boats, and proceetroy a fortification which is surrounded with so many historical reminiscences that tlie arm of the base scoundrel who would have ruined it should have dropped from its socket. The schooners, we are informed, although pretending to sail for Fort Johnson, stood off and on until nightfall when they put into time wharf at Fort Sumter. We feel an anxiety to know the nannies of these vessels and their captains, and shall endeavor to find them out. About half-past 7 o'clock last evening two hea
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 18 (search)
Doc. 17.--correspondence between Gov. Ellis and Secretary Holt. January 12, 1861. Sir:--Reliable information has reached this Department, that, on the 8th inst., Forts Johnson and Caswell were taken possession of by State troops and persons resident in that vicinity, in an irregular manner. Upon receipt of this information I immediately issued a military order requesting the forts to be restored to the authorities of the United States, which orders will be executed this day. Mydressed to the President of the United States, has by him been referred to this Department, and he instructs me to express his gratification at the promptitude with which you have ordered the expulsion of the lawless men who recently occupied Forts Johnson and Caswell. He regards this action on the part of your Excellency as in complete harmony with the honor and patriotic character of the people of North Carolina, whom you so worthily represent. In reply to your inquiry, whether it is the