Letter
Cooper to Robert Anderson, November 24, 1860
Washington
Washington, November 24, 1860.
Maj. ROBERT ANDERSON, First Regiment “Artillery Ys U. Be Ans Commanding Fort Moultrie, Charleston, 8. C.:
Masor: The Secretary of War desires that you will communicate, with the least delay practicable, the present state of your command, and everything which may relate to the condition of the work under your charge and its capabilities of defense, together with such views as you may have to suggest in respect to the same. He desires to be informed whether, in view of maintaining the troops ready for efficient action and defense, it might not be advisable to em ploy reliable persons, not connected with the military service, for purposes of fatigue and police.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
8. COOPER,
Adjutant-General.
Adjutant-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the Pacific Coast, Pt. 1. Location: Washington. Summary: Adjutant-General Cooper requests Major Anderson to report promptly on Fort Moultrie's defense status, troop readiness, and the potential use of civilians for fatigue and police duties.
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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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