“...we feel that our honor and safety require that Ft. Sumter should be in our possession at the very earliest moment.”
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Francis Wilkinson Pickens
Francis Wilkinson Pickens was born on April 7, 1805, and died on January 25, 1869. He was a historical figure, but his specific profession and category are unknown. Limited information is available about his life and achievements. more
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