Letter
E.D. Townsend to Joseph A. Haskin, April 21, 1861
Washington
Washington, April 21, 1861.
Maj. J. A. HASKIN, First Artillery, Commanding Fort Washington, Md.:
Sir: The steamer Monticello, from New York, is expected soon to arrive in the river, perhaps some time to-day, having supplies for this place, which will undoubtedly be seized if the boat is allowed to go to Alexandria. The General-in-Chief directs that you bring her to and keep her under the protection of the guns of your fort until a sate convoy can be provided.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, 1861. Location: Washington. Summary: E. D. Townsend instructs Major J. A. Haskin to secure the steamer Monticello with Fort Washington's guns to prevent its seizure while awaiting a safe convoy.
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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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