Correspondent to the New-York Times. WASHINGTON, Wednesday, June 26, 1861. There are three bridges across the Baltimore, at and near Washington, which the officers of the army have taken measures ...

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His latest book covers the period of time that nearly led to its disintegration. In “1861: The Lost Peace,” Winik covers the lead-up to the first shots being fired at Fort Sumter. The ...