From the Know It All Org.: Federal Occupation of Beaufort.
Federal forces under General Isaac I. Stevens march triumphantly into Beaufort on December 5, 1861. "Harper's Weekly" reported to its readers:
"The beautiful rural town of Beaufort came into possession of the Union authorities as a result of the Battle of Port Royal. The place had been abandoned by all the white inhabitants save one man who sat in the post office when the Union troops appeared on the scene.
"To him was delivered the message announcing that the life and liberty of the people will be respected."
--Old B-Runner
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