Dispatch
Lewis G. Arnold to Samuel Cooper, January 18, 1861
HEADQUARTERS FORT JEFFERSON, TORTUGAS,
January 18, 1861.
January 18, 1861. – Sir: I have the honor to report that I arrived at Fort Jefferson today with my command; garrisoned and assumed command of the post, in accordance with the instructions of the General-in-Chief, dated Washington, January 5, 1861. Strength: four commissioned officers and sixtytwo enlisted men, Bvt . Maj. i: ce Arnold, commanding; Surg. A. N. McLaren, First Lieut. Henry Benson, A. A. Q. M. and A. C. 8.; First Lieut. M. M. Blunt. I would respectfully inquire if Fort Jefferson is a double-ration post? If not, I request that it be announced as such in orders from the War Department, from the 18th instant. I am,
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
L. G. ARNOLD,
Brevet Major, U. S. Army, Commanding.
Col. S. CooPER,
Brevet Major, U. S. Army, Commanding.
Col. S. CooPER,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the Pacific Coast, Pt. 1. Summary: L. G. Arnold reports assuming command of Fort Jefferson with his garrison and requests confirmation or designation of the post as a double-ration station.
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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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