CHAPTER VI.—CHARLESTON, S. C., _May 25, 1861-June 24, 1861_.

Waiting for a battle in Virginia—Ellsworth at Alexandria—Big

Bethel—Moving forward to the battle-ground—Mr. Petigru against

secession—Mr. Chesnut goes to the front—Russell’s letters to

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