LINCOLN'S CABINET
Friday April 12, 1861 Lincoln's Cabinet Meets Lincoln met with his cabinet during the day. Talbot and Chew, having arrived back in Washington, reported to them about their mission to South Carolina. Talbot returned the sealed dispatch inten ded for Major Anderson, which he had been unable to deliver. Friday April 12, 1861 Fort Pickens Reinforced Having arrived in Pensacola the morning of April 11, Lieutenant John L. Worden informed General Bragg of his presence. Bragg permitted him to communicate with Captain Henry A. Adams on board the Sabine, so long as he did not violate the "truce" that had been in effect. Making no promises, Worden made his way to Captain Adams at about noon on April 12 and presented his orders. That night, under cover of darkness, Adams sent Captain Vogdes and his troops, as well as a contingent of marines, to Fort Pickens.