Chapter II: MONTGOMERY, Ala., February 19, 1861-March 11, 1861

Making the Confederate Constitution—Robert Toombs—Anecdote of
General Scott—Lincoln’s trip through Baltimore—Howell Cobb and
Benjamin H. Hill—Hoisting the Confederate flag—Mrs. Lincoln’s
economy in the White House—Hopes for peace—Despondent talk with
anti-secession leaders—The South unprepared—Fort Sumter 6