Alabama

December 24, 1861.   Alabama citizens elect delegates to a state convention and the governor orders the legislature convened on January 14. ^{Long 15}

January 4, 1861.   Alabama troops seize the Federal Arsenal at Mount Vernon. ^{Long 21}

January 5, 1861.   Alabama troops seize Forts Morgan and Gaines to protect Mobile and its bay. ^{Long 22}

January 11, 1861.   Alabama secedes from the Union by a vote of 61 to 39 at a state convention at Montgomery. ^{Long 25}

January 21, 1861.   Washington:   In moving farewell speeches, the Alabama Senators withdraw from the Senate. ^{Long 28}

January 30, 1861.   Mobile:   The U.S. revenue cutter, Lewis Cass is surrendered to state authorities. ^{Long 30}

March 20, 1861.   Mobile:   The USS Isabella, loaded with supplies for the Union fleet at Pensacola. ^{Long 51}

May 26, 1861.

Mobile:   The USS Powhatan, Lieutenant David Dixon Porter, begins the blockade of this important southern port. ^{Long 79}