America's Civil War Source
A resource for those interested in the study of America's Civil War
Home
March 1861
Tuesday
March 12, 1861
Fort McIntosh Abandoned

Fort McIntosh in Texas is abandoned by Federal Troops. Officers
of the Army in full uniform, accompanied by Gen. Scott and Sec.
Cameron, call formally at White House. The President and Mrs.
Lincoln give a party that night with music and dancing.