Leroy P. Walker to P.G.T. Beauregard, April 11, 1861

General BEAUREGARD, Charleston: Do not desire needlessly to bombard Fort Sumter. If Major Anderson will state the time at whieh, as indicated by him, he will evacuate, ~ and agree that in the mean time he will not use his guns against us unless ours should be employed against Fort Sumter, you are authorized thus to avoid the effusion of blood. If this or its equivalent be refused, reduce the fort as your judgment decides to be most practicable. . ‘i ” Washington, April 11, 1861. General G. T. BEAUREGARD: _ The Tribune of to-day declares the main object of the expedition _ to be the relief of Sumter, and that a force will be landed which will – overcome all opposition. s t . ROMAN. ay CHARLESTON, 8. C., April 11, 1861. CRAWFORD, and Forsyru, missioners Confederate States, Washington, D. C.: ion of Fort Sumter will be demanded to-day. If refused, will commence to-night. Answer. se pre. * 7h CHARLESTON, April 11, 1861.

Hon. L. P. WALKER: