Letter
Albert S. Johnston to A. Sidney Johnston, February 16, 1862
Fort DONELSON, TENN.
Fort DONELSON, TENN., February 16, 1862.
General A. SIDNEY JOHNSTON: Last evening there arrived in the river near Fort Donelson eleven transports, laden with troops. Weare completely invested with an army many times our own numbers. I regret to say the unanimous opinion of the officers seems to be that we cannot maintain ourselves against these forces. JOHN B. FLOYD, Brigadier-General. NASHVILLE, TENN., February 17, 1862. SECRETARY OF WAR: Fort Donelson was surrendered at 4.10 p. m. yesterday, after most gallant defense. Floyd saved about 1,000 men. He and Pillow are here. Buckner surrendered after they left. This army is across theCumberland. »
A. S. JOHNSTON,
General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, 1861–62. Location: Fort DONELSON, TENN.. Summary: General A. S. Johnston reports the surrender of Fort Donelson to overwhelming Union forces, marking a significant Confederate defeat and the Union's advance across the Cumberland River in 1862.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 7
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