Letter
Col. Cooper to Robert Anderson, January 7, 1861
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Washington, January 7, 1861.
COMMANDING OFFICER, DeTAcHMENT U.S. Bee On board steamship Star of the West, ~ : Supposed to be near Charleston, yee
Sir: This communication is sent through the commander of the U.S. – steam sloop-of-war Brooklyn.
His mission is twofold: First, to afford aid and succor in case your ship be shattered or injured ; second, to convey this order of recall for your detachment in case it cannot land at Fort Sumter, to proceed to Fort Monroe, Hampton Roads, and there await further orders.
In case of your return to Hampton Roads, send a telegraphic message here at once from Norfolk.
very respectfully, P. S.—On arrival at Fort Monroe, land your troops and discharge
the ship.
No. 17.] Fort SumTEr, S. ©., January 9, 1861.
(Received A. G. O., January 12.)
Col. 8. Cooper, Adjutant General:
No. 17.] Fort SumTEr, S. ©., January 9, 1861.
(Received A. G. O., January 12.)
Col. 8. Cooper, Adjutant General:
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the Pacific Coast, Pt. 1. Location: Washington. Summary: Col. Cooper orders Robert Anderson to attempt landing troops at Fort Sumter, and if unsuccessful, to return to Fort Monroe and await further instructions while sending a telegraph upon arrival.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 50, Part 1
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