Life of Abraham Lincoln, Sixteenth President of the United States
CHAPTER VII.
PREPARING FOR WAR.
Effects of Sumter’s Fall--President’s Call for Troops-- Response in the Loyal States--In the Border States--Baltimore Riots--Maryland’s Position--President’s Letter to Maryland Authorities--Blockade Proclamation--Additional Proclamation-- Comments Abroad--Second Call for Troops--Special Order for Florida--Military Movements 108