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Volume 1, Chapter 5 - Secession of North Carolina

Jan 9, 1861 - Fort Johnston Seized by citizens of Smithville, NC
Jan 10, 1861 - Fort Caswell seized by citizens of Smithville and Wilmington, NC
Apr 15, 1861 - Governor of North Carolina refuses to furnish quota of militia to the United States.
Apr 15, 1861 - Fort Macon seized by State troops
Apr 16, 1861 - Forts Caswell and Johnston seized by State troops
Apr 22, 1861 - United States Arsenal at Fayetteville seized by State troops
May 20, 1861 - Ordinance of secession adopted

 

 

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