Nathaniel P. Banks, commanding Federals around Baltimore, receives orders to use military force to prevent the state from seceding.
Category: Politics
You Are Quite a Female Politician
After six days, John C. Fremont finally responds to Abraham Lincoln’s request to modify clauses in his controversial Missouri proclamation.
Writing in a Spirit of Caution
Abraham Lincoln addresses the delicate issue of John C. Fremont’s proclamation imposing martial law in Missouri and freeing slaves belonging to disloyal masters.
The New State of Kanawha
Representatives of Virginia’s northwestern counties approve seceding from the state and forming the new state of Kanawha.
Subject to Indictment and Condign Punishment
Both the Federal government and the people in the North step up scrutiny of anti-war sentiment, and constitutional guarantees are threatened.
I Am Here in a Terrible Place
George B. McClellan continues organizing his new Army of the Potomac and continues feuding with Winfield Scott.