What “strike” was that. Lincoln had told the Governor of SC that he intended to resupply Sumter via row boat. That nothing but provisions, no ammunition, no additional troops would be provided to the fort. The ships off the coast were there to do just that.
jeff davis himself explained it many years later. He used an analogy. He said that if an arm is raised and holding a gun pointed at you, of course you will knock that arm away. That was his explanation for the south making the first strike at Sumner. But he wasn’t very bright. He probably went to his grave not ever realizing that that gun wasn’t loaded. Lincoln suckered him.
So long as it did not exceed this level which you have mentioned above, you will consider it kosher?
Very good. Very good. :)