Letter
Lieutenant-General Scott to VoenEs, March 12, 1861
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Washington, March 12, 1861.
Captain VoenEs, U. 8. Army, On board U. 8. sloop-of-war Brooklyn, lying off Fort Pickens:
Sir: At the first favorable moment you will land with your company, re-enforce Fort Pickens, and hold the same till further orders. Report frequently, if opportunities present themselves, on the condition of the fort and the circumstances around you.
I write
by command of Lieutenant-General Scott.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the Pacific Coast, Pt. 1. Location: Washington. Summary: Lieutenant-General Scott orders Captain VoenEs to reinforce and hold Fort Pickens with his company, reporting frequently on the fort's condition and surrounding circumstances.
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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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