Captain to Jonn B. FLoyn, December 5, 1860

Hon. Jonn B. FLoyn, Secretary of War:

Sir: In answer to your inquiry respecting a rumor or report of the recent landing at Fort Moultrie, S. C., of a large quantity of military stores, such as cannon and boxes of ammunition, 1 have to state that the rumor or report has no just foundation in fact. The only cannon or ammunition, excepting a few primers, which have been ordered to Fort Moultrie since September, 1859, were four small flank howitzers with their carriages and implements, and one hundred canisters and twentyfive shells for each. These supplies were furnished on requisition from the Engineer Department of 16th October, 1860, as part of the regular armament of the fort, for the flanking caponieres, which were just finished and ready to receive them. They were ordered from the ‘ arsenals on the 20th October, 1860, but, being delayed in their issue and shipment, did not reach their destination till recently.

Respectfully, your obedient servant, W. M. MAYNADIER,