Letter
P.G.T. Beauregard to L. P. WALKER, Secretary of War, April 10, 1861
HEADQUARTERS PROVISIONAL FORCES,
Charleston, S. C., April 10, 1861.
Hon. L. P. WALKER, Secretary of War:
Sir: I have the honor to transmit copies of a set of complimentary resolutions, and of a resolution placing all the forces that may be ealled into service in this State under my orders, passed by the Convention of the State of South Carolina.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. T. BEAUREGARD,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
P. S—I am doing all in my power to prevent re-enforcements by
barges to Sumter to-night or to-morrow night.
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
P. S—I am doing all in my power to prevent re-enforcements by
barges to Sumter to-night or to-morrow night.
Gu tor:
_[Inclosures. }
Resolved, That this Convention approves of the action of the governor,
in placing the forces for the military defense of Charleston under the
_[Inclosures. }
Resolved, That this Convention approves of the action of the governor,
in placing the forces for the military defense of Charleston under the
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the Pacific Coast, Pt. 1. Location: Charleston, S. C.. Summary: G. T. Beauregard informs Secretary of War L. P. Walker that South Carolina's convention places all state forces under his command and reports efforts to prevent reinforcements to Fort Sumter.
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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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