Letter
P.G.T. Beauregard to L. P. WALKER, Secretary of War, March 27, 1861
HDQRS. PROVISIONAL ARMY CONFEDERATE STATES,
March 27, 1861.
Charleston, 8. C., March 27, 1861.
Hon. L. P. WALKER, Secretary of War, Montgomery, Ala. :
Sir: [ have the honor to inclose you herewith a copy of the letter from Maj. Robert Anderson in answer to mine of yesterday, a copy of which has already been sent to the Department. It will be seen by Major Anderson’s answer, if there be any truth in man, that nothing like a doubtful course can be feared from him on the evacuation of Fort Sumter, which ought now to be decided upon in a few days, for this state of uncertainty ought not to last longer than is necessary to have all our preparations made to compel him to a surrender, should the United States Government not be willing to withdraw him peaceably.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. T. BEAUREGARD,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Wak DEPARTMENT, A. AND I. G. O.,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Wak DEPARTMENT, A. AND I. G. O.,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the Pacific Coast, Pt. 1. Summary: G. T. Beauregard informs Secretary of War L. P. Walker that Major Anderson's response confirms no hesitation in evacuating Fort Sumter, urging prompt decision to prepare for possible forced surrender.
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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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