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G. Tass to Levi P. Walker, March 11, 1861
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., March 11, 1861. Hon. L. P. WALKER, Secretary of War, Montgomery, ‘Alees ‘ Sir: I have taken the earliest opportunity my present duties would…
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J. Johnston Pettigrew to D. F. Jamison, March 7, 1861
HEADQUARTERS REGIMENT OF RIFLES, March 7, 1861. Sullivan’s Island, 8. C., March 7, 1861. Hon. D. F. Jamison, Secretary of War: A ag Sir: In compliance with the order of…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to W. Gwynn, March 6, 1861
HDQRS. OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, Charleston, S. O., March 6, 1861. I. By virtue of authority from the War Department, Confederate States of America, bearing date Montgomery, March…
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Samuel W. Ferguson to Roswell S. Ripley, March 6, 1861
HEADQUARTERS CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY, Charleston, S. C., March 6, 1861. Lieut. Col. R. S. RIPLEY, Commanding Fort Moultrie, S. C.: CoLONEL: The general commanding desires that you send immediately to…
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Unknown to L. Pope Walker, March 5, 1861
Washington City Washington City, March 5, 1861. General L. PopE WALKER, Secretary of War, Montgomery, Ala.: : DEAR Sir: Judge Clay asked me before he left here to telegraph and…
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P. Walker to N. G. Evans, March 4, 1861
¢ WAR DEPARTMENT, Montgomery, March 4, 1861. is Excellency the PRESIDENT OF THE CONFEDERATE Sraras: g Siz: I have the honor to transmit herewith the estimates required the service of…
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Unknown to Peter G. T. Beauregard, March 3, 1861
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF WAR, Charleston, S. C., March 3, 1861. Peter G. T. Beauregard having been appointed Buligadios: general of the Confederate States of America, and having been ordered…
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F. W. Pickens to Howell Coss, February 13, 1861
HEADQUARTERS, CHARLESTON, 8. C., February 13, 1861. February 13, 1861. Hon. HOWELL Coss, President of the Provisional Congress: Sir: I had the honor last night. to acknowledge the receipt of…
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H. L. Scott to First Lieut. Epwarp McK. Hupson, April 8, 1861
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, f New York, April 8, 1861. First Lieut. Epwarp McK. Hupson, Fourth Artillery, Comdg. U.S. troops on the steamer Baltic : Sir: Iam instructed by the…
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Robert Anderson to G. T. Beauregard, Charleston, S. C, April 6, 1861
Fort Sumter, S. C. Fort Sumter, S. C., April 6, 1861. General G. T. BEAUREGARD, Charleston, S. C.: DrAR GENERAL: I deem it my duty to call your attention to…
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H.: Li. Scor to Joseph G. Totten, April 6, 1861
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, New York, April 6, 1861. Lieut. CHARLES R. Woops, Ninth Infantry, Act. Supt. East. Dept., R. 8., Fort Columbus, N. Ys Sir: The General-in-Chief desires that…
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Simon Cameron to Lorenzo Thomas, April 6, 1861
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, April 6, 1861. Sir: You will proceed directly to Charleston, S. C., and if on your arrival there the flag of the United States shall be flying…
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John G. Foster to Joseph G. Totten, April 5, 1861
Fort Sumter, S. C. Fort Sumter, S. C., April 5, 1861. General Jos. G. TOTTEN, x ‘hf Chief Engineer U. 8S. A., Washington, D. C.: » GENERAL: I wrote yesterday…
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Gideon Welles to Samuel Mercer, April 5, 1861
Washington Washington, April 5, 1861. Capt. SAMUEL MERCER, Commanding U. 8. 8S. Powhatan, New York: Sir: The United States steamers Powhatan, Pawnee, Pocahontas, and Harriet Lane will compose a naval…
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John G. Foster to Joseph G. Totten, April 4, 1861
Fort SumTER, S. C. Fort SumTER, S. C., April 4, 1861. General Jos. G. TOTTEN, Chief Engineer U. S. Army y, Washington, D. C.: GENERAL: The permit for my men*…
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Truman Seymour to Robert Anderson, April 3, 1861
Fort SuMTER Fort SuMTER, April 3, 1861. Maj. RoBERT ANDERSON, First Artillery, U. S. Army, Commanding Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor : MAJor: In obedience to your directions, we visited Cummings…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Robert Anderson, April 4, 1861
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, D. C., April 4, 1861. Sir: This letter will be handed to you by Capt. G. V. Fox, ex-officer of the Navy, and a gentleman…
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Lorenzo Thomas to D. D. Tompxins, A. Q. M. G., No. 6 State street, New York, April 4, 1861
WAR DEPARTMENT, April 4, 1861. ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S OFFICE, ; Washington, April 4, 1861. Col. D. D. Tompxins, A. Q. M. G., No. 6 State street, New York: Sir: By direction of…
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Simon Cameron to G. V. Fox, Washington, D. O, April 4, 1861
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, April 4, 1861. Capt. G. V. Fox, Washington, D. O.: Sir: It having been decided to succor Fort Sumter you have been selected for this important duty.…
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Simon Cameron to Robert Anderson, April 4, 1861
Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C., April 4, 1861. Major ROBERT ANDERSON, U. 8S. Army: Siem: Your letter of the 1st instant occasions some anxiety to the President. On the…