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Monday, January 14, 1861

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Army Events:

			Operation:	Charleston Harbor, SC	December 20, 1860 - April 14, 1861
			Seizure:	Fort Pike, LA	January 14, 1861
			Seizure:	Fort Taylor, FL	January 14, 1861

(Source: Compendium of the War of the Rebellion Vol. I, p. 660-991. Frederick H. Dyer.)

Naval Events:

South Carolina legislature declared any attempt to reinforce Fort Sumter would be an act of war.

(Source: Civil War Naval Chronology 1861-1865. pp. I:1-41; II:1-117; III:1-170; IV:1-152; V:1-134. 1971: Naval History Division, Navy Department.)

Additional Information:

South Carolina Legislature declares that any attempt to reinforce Fort Sumter would be considered an open act of hostility and a declaration of war. The Legislature also approves the Governor's action in firing on the Star of the West.

James Carroll, former Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor, announces his intention to side with the seceding States.

(Source: The Political History of the United States of America During the Great Rebellion 1860-1865. p. 2-47. Edward McPherson.)