Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

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A Diary of American Events – January 15, 1861

January 15, 2011

The Rebellion Record—A Diary of American Events; by Frank Moore

—Major-General Sandford tendered the whole of the First Division New York State Militia to the Commander-in-Chief, to be ready for service in an hour’s notice.

—Colonel Hayne, a Commissioner of South Carolina to Washington, was received by the President, and demanded the withdrawal of the garrison of Fort Sumter. He was requested to submit a written demand.

—The United States Coast Survey schooner Dana, was seized by the Florida State authorities.—The World.

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