Category Archives: After Fort Sumter

When the Telegraph Won’t Do

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

A Special Messenger’s Adventure in Maryland: Impersonate a Methodist Preacher From The New-York Times April 23, 1861: PHILADELPHIA, Monday, April 22. … From the Philadelphia Press of yesterday. Hon. THOMAS B. LOWRY, a prominent citizen of this State, returned last … Continue reading →

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Fervor in the Pulpit

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

Inspires Enlistment After Church In Auburn [New York], an Irish company was enrolled by sturdy Owen Gavigan, one of the fighting captains of old Cayuga. It was obtained in one day, on that memorable Sunday, April 21st, That day Auburn … Continue reading →

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Telegraphing Their Intentions

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

Invasion of Our Soil vs. Defence of Our Common Capital 150 years ago today Baltimore Mayor George William Brown and Massachusetts Governor John Albion Andrew exchanged telegraph messages regarding the Pratt Street riot in Baltimore on April 19th. From The … Continue reading →

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Red Coats, Blue Coats

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

[Edit April 19, 2022: The National Park Service summarizes the April 19, 1861 Pratt street riot on its Fort McHenry website.] Here’s how The New York Times reported the events from Baltimore 86 years after Battles of Lexington and Concord: … Continue reading →

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