Letter
P.G.T. Beauregard to L. P. WALKER, Secretary of War, April 4, 1861
HEADQUARTERS PROVISIONAL FORCES,
Charleston, S. C., April 4, 1861.
Hon. L. P. WALKER, Secretary of War:
Sm: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of instructions of the 2d instant, in reference to Fort Sumter, and respectfully ask to be further instructed in regard to the mails of Major Anderson, which have been allowed daily up to this time, whether they shall be continued or limited to once or twice a week.
The batteries are now all complete, but I regret to have to state that there are but few, if any, well-instructed artillerists on Morris Island; also, that the shells and fuses of the sea-coast guns and columbiads eannot be entirely relied upon.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. T. BEAUREGARD,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Washington, April 5, 1861.
The movement of troops and preparation on board of vessels of war,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Washington, April 5, 1861.
The movement of troops and preparation on board of vessels of war,
of which you have already been apprised, are continued with the greatest
activity. Animportant move requiring a formidable military and nayal
force is certainly on foot. The statement that this armament is intended
for St. Domingo may be a mere ruse.
activity. Animportant move requiring a formidable military and nayal
force is certainly on foot. The statement that this armament is intended
for St. Domingo may be a mere ruse.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the Pacific Coast, Pt. 1. Location: Charleston, S. C.. Summary: G. T. Beauregard requests further instructions on mail delivery to Major Anderson at Fort Sumter while reporting incomplete artillery readiness and suspecting a significant Union military movement.
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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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