Leroy P. Walker to P.G.T. Beauregard, April 9, 1861

General BEAUREGARD, Charleston : The messenger speaks doubtless by authority. He gives the promised notice to Governor Pickens. Diplomacy has failed. The sword must now preserve our independence. Our gallant countrymen will do their duty. ‘MONTGOMERY, April 10, 1861. General BEAUREGARD, Charleston : ‘ If you have no doubt of the authorized character of the agent who mmunicated to you the intention of the Washington Government to supply Fort Sumter by force you will at once demand its evacuation, and if this is refused proceed, in such manner as you may determine, i to reduce it. Answer. ; ee CHARLESTON, April 10, 1861. L. P. WALKER: -The demand will be made to-morrow at 12 o’clock. G. T. BEAUREGARD, Brigadier-General. Bros x ._ MONTGOMERY, April 10, 1861. ; General BEAUREGARD, Charleston : Unless there are Special reasons connected with your own condition, de considered proper sere you should make the demand at an earlier our,

CHARLESTON, 8. C., April 10, 1861.