Letter
Harvey Brown to Braxton Bragg, April 17, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA,
Fort Pickens, Fla., April 17, 1861.
Brig. Gen. BRAXTON BRAGG, Commanding Troops of “Confederate States near Pensacola, Fla. :
Sir: I have the honor to inform you that I have arrived at this post, and that I shall, unless assailed, act only on the defensive, and make only such disposition of my forces as is necessary to protect them from any enemy, foreign or domestic. I have also to inform you that no movement of the troops of my command or of United States vessels in this vicinity will have any other than a defensive object, unless we shall — unhappily be compelled to act offensively, repelling aggression against the flag, persons, or property of our country.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
HARVEY BROWN,
Colonel, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 3. } Hpgrs. DEP'? OF FLORIDA,
Extract. Fort Pickens, April 18, 1861.
Colonel, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 3. } Hpgrs. DEP'? OF FLORIDA,
Extract. Fort Pickens, April 18, 1861.
Fort Pickens is hereby announced as the headquarters of the Department of Florida:
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By order of Colonel Brown:
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By order of Colonel Brown:
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the Pacific Coast, Pt. 1. Location: Fort Pickens, Fla.. Summary: Harvey Brown informs Braxton Bragg of his defensive stance at Fort Pickens, pledging to protect Union forces and property unless forced to act offensively.
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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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