Thus closes my notes for the month of December and also for the year just passed and gone and now numbered with the things that were. Whether the Almighty will spare me to chronicle the daily events of the incoming year is more than I know but trusting in Him I shall enter upon the pleasing task, which is useful as a reference and may be profitable to those who have an interest in me.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Friday, April 12th, 1861
To day the Steamer Ruthven went over the river to take the freight off of the steamer Lone Star. I dined on board the Ruthven with George Gordon. weather clear & pleasant.
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On this date in 1861 . . . the American Civil War begins with the bombardment of Fort Sumter, South Carolina . . .
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