January 9, 1861

The following data provide a snapshot of the combatants on January 9, 1861.
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== Active Army Departments ==
Union Army Departments	Confederate Army Departments
 	
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== Active Armies ==
Union Armies	Confederate Armies
 	
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== Active Operations and Sub-Operations ==
Operations in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina (Day 21/116) 	Operations in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina (Day 21/116)	Operations in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina (Day 21/116)
Troops from the Provisional South Carolina Army continue operations in Charleston Harbor in Charleston County, South Carolina (December 20, 1860-April 14, 1861)	Sub-operations:
* (I) Expedition for Relief of Fort Sumter, South Carolina (Day 5/9) - Chartered United States steamer Star of the West sets sail from New York Harbor with the intention of aiding the besieged U.S. troops at Fort Sumter. It is forced to return to New York Harbor unsuccessful (January 5-9, 1861)
** Confederate Bombardment of the Steamer "Star of the West" - South Carolina Militia fire upon the United States Steamer Star of the West in Charleston County. The fire from the South Carolina Militia manning the shore batteries at the captured United States forts drives the unarmed steamer back out of the harbor and renders the troops aboard unable to complete their mission	Union troops engaged:
* 1st United States Artillery / Battery E and Battery H
* Steamer Star of the West containing the 9th United States Infantry
Troops from the Provisional South Carolina Army continue operations in Charleston Harbor in Charleston County, South Carolina (December 20, 1860-April 14, 1861)	Sub-operations:
* (I) Expedition for Relief of Fort Sumter, South Carolina (Day 5/9) - Chartered United States steamer Star of the West sets sail from New York Harbor with the intention of aiding the besieged U.S. troops at Fort Sumter. It is forced to return to New York Harbor unsuccessful (January 5-9, 1861)
** Confederate Bombardment of the Steamer "Star of the West" - South Carolina Militia fire upon the United States Steamer Star of the West in Charleston County. The fire from the South Carolina Militia manning the shore batteries at the captured United States forts drives the unarmed steamer back out of the harbor and renders the troops aboard unable to complete their mission	Confederate troops engaged:
* South Carolina Militia
* Seizure of Fort Johnston, North Carolina - Citizens of Smithville occupy Fort Johnston in Brunswick County, North Carolina
== Engagements and Casualties ==
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== Elections and Political News ==
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== Miscellaneous Statistics ==
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