Abraham Lincoln actually said...

Second. That the flag, when raised, be saluted by one hundred guns from Fort Sumter and by a national salute from every fort and rebel batte...

Third. That suitable ceremonies be had upon the occasion, under the direction of Major-General William T. Sherman, whose military operations...

Fourth. That the naval forces at Charleston and their commander on that station be invited to participate in the ceremonies of the occasion.

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim and direct that all perso...