Letter
Benjamin F. Butler to Benjamin F. Butler, May 14, 1861
Washington, D. C.
Washington, D. C., May 14, 1861.
Brig. Gen. BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, Commanding Department of Annapolis, Md.:
Sir: Your hazardous occupation of Baltimore was made without my knowledge, and of course without my approbation. It is aGod-send that it was without conflict of arms. It is also reported that you have sent a detachment to Frederick, but this is impossible. Not a word have L received from you as to either movement. Let me hear from you.
Very respectfully, yours,
Washington, D. C., May 15, 1861—2.17 a. m.
Brigadier-General BUTLER,
Commanding Dep't of Annapolis, at Baltimore, Md. :
I do not understand your telegram, 'Send us more detachments till
Brigadier-General BUTLER,
Commanding Dep't of Annapolis, at Baltimore, Md. :
I do not understand your telegram, 'Send us more detachments till
further orders."
Issue no more proclamations.
Why assume the authority to call for re-enforcements from General
Patterson?
Issue no more proclamations.
Why assume the authority to call for re-enforcements from General
Patterson?
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, 1861. Location: Washington, D. C.. Summary: Brigadier-General Butler reprimands Benjamin F. Butler for unauthorized military actions in Baltimore and Frederick, demanding explanations and halting further reinforcements without approval.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 2
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