Telegram regarding The Star of the West, 1861 Jan. 9.

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Telegram regarding The Star of the West, 1861 Jan. 9.

From Charleston to Mr. Hearne?: "The Star of the West attempted to reinforce Ft. Sumter at about 7 o'clock this morning. The batteries on Morris Island opened fire on her, fired some ten shots when she retired Ft. Sumter. Did not fire a gun. This is authentic ... J.H. Heiss?" American Telegraph Company.

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The Citadel, Daniel Library

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