GENERAL Orders to E. D. Kryes, April 13, 1861

Lieut. Col. E. D. Kryes, ‘Secretary to the General-in-Chief, astro) De Cave COLONEL: We arrived at this place this afternoon. Captain Meigs ©

and I have had an interview with Judge Marvin which has been entirely satisfactory. He, though anxious to leave the place, will remain, having now the assurance of support from the military authority. I have found

great industry, intelligence, and enterprise in putting forward the works

at the fort, and consider it quite secure against any force that can at this time be brought against it. Brevet Major French, the commanding officer, has been untiring in his labors, assisted ably by Captain Hunt, of the Engineers, and the officers of the garrison. He and all his officers are, I am happy to say, entirely devoted to the Union and the country, under any and all contingencies. I have issued General Orders in relation to the posts, copies of which will be forwarded by the first opportunity, Finding here some 10-inch mortars, I have taken three of them with the necessary ammunition, and also, there being here two 6-pounder field reser 1 have directed one of them to be put on board the

Te , We sail this evening for Fort Jefferson, where we go to get a flat, some boats, and other indispensable articles. I am, sir,

very respectfully, your obedient servant,