Hurlbert's Report to Lincoln.

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Adding to Lincoln's concerns, Hurlbert reported that his interviews convinced him that abandonment of Fort Sumter would lead to a demand for the remaining U. S. installations in the South.

At present the garrison can be withdrawn without insult to them or their flag-- In a week this may be impossible and probably will. If Sumpter is abandoned it is to a certain extent a concession of jurisdiction which cannot fail to have its effects at home and abroad. Undoubtedly this will be followed by a demand for Pickens and the Keys of the Gulf. To surrender these if Pickens has been or can be reinforced tarnishes the National honor and the U. States cease to be a respectable Nation.​

I hope to post the entire report later in this thread. It is a bit long and may need editing and such.
 
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