Letter
George Wright to René E. De Russy, December 12, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC,
San Francisco, Cal., December 12, 1861.
Col. RENÉ E. DE Russy, Chief Engineer Pacific Coast, San Francisco, Cal. :
COLONEL: In view of the possibility of a hostile force threatening this city, I deem it my duty to take every measure in my power to guard the approaches by land and water. From your long residence here in charge of the construction of the fortifications in the harbor, and your knowledge of the surrounding country, as well as the distinguished position you occupy in the Engineer Corps, all conduce in affording me great pleasure in requesting of you a plan for defensive works.
With great respect, I have the honor to be. your obedient servant,
G. WRIGHT,
Brigadier-General, U. K. Army, Commanding Department.
Brigadier-General, U. K. Army, Commanding Department.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: San Francisco, Cal..
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1
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