Letter
Cooper to P.G.T. Beauregard, April 1, 1861
Montgomery
Montgomery, April 1, 1861.
Brig. Gen. G. T. BEAUREGARD, Commanding, &c., Charleston, 8S. C.:
Sir: Capt. W. D. Pender, who is engaged on special service in Baltimore, has been directed to acquaint you with the amount of bounty which was promised to the recruits from that city, referred to in your communication of the 25th ultimo, in order that you may cause it to be noted on the muster-rolls, under the head of recruiting expenses. Captain Pender will also notify you of the condition under which the recruits will engage to serve. Such of the sixty-two men already examined and found to be physically disqualified should be sent back to Baltimore. The others may be retained if they are capable of being made good soldiers.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
8. COOPER,
Adjutant and Inspector General.
Washington, April 2, 1861.
The war wing presses on the President; he vibrates to that side.
Adjutant and Inspector General.
Washington, April 2, 1861.
The war wing presses on the President; he vibrates to that side.
He has conferred with several officers, and naval engineer, supposed to be in regard to Sumter; perhaps to collecting revenue at New Orleans.
Commodore Pendergrast is not at Key West but at Norfolk; could
not therefore land troops. Senator Dixon conversed fuily with Chase
on Saturday ; found him much moderated and strongly inclined to peace
Commodore Pendergrast is not at Key West but at Norfolk; could
not therefore land troops. Senator Dixon conversed fuily with Chase
on Saturday ; found him much moderated and strongly inclined to peace
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the Pacific Coast, Pt. 1. Location: Montgomery. Summary: Adjutant General Cooper instructs General Beauregard on recruiting bounties, soldier qualifications, and troop management amid escalating tensions preceding the Civil War.
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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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