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John G. Foster to R. E, Dr Russy, December 30, 1860
Fort SumMTER, S. C. Fort SumMTER, S. C., December 30, 1860. Col. R. E, Dr Russy, Commanding Corps of Engineers, U. 8. Army, Washington, D. C.: CoLONEL: I am exerting…
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Col. Cooper to John B. Floyd, December 28, 1860
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, December 28, 1860. Lieutenant-General Scott, who has had a bad night, and can sear¢gely hold up his head this morning, begs to express the hope…
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G. W. Lay, December 22, 1860
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE, Charleston, S. C., December 22, 1860. I do hereby certify that the foregoing ondinghes’ is a true and correct copy taken from the original on…
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John G. Foster to R. E. DE Russy, December 27, 1860
Fort SumMTER, S. C. Fort SumMTER, S. C., December 27, 1860. Col. R. E. DE Russy, Commanding Corps of Engineers, U. 8. Army, Washington, D. C.: COLONEL: I have the…
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Horatio G. Wright to John G. Foster, December 27, 1860
Washington Washington, December 27, 1860. Capt. J. G. FOSTER, Corps of Engineers, Charleston, 8. C.: Capratn: I have to acknowledge the receipt of the following letters from you, viz: 1.…
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George Wright to John G. Foster, December 24, 1860
Washington Washington, December 24, 1860. Capt. J. G. Foster, Corps of Engineers, Charleston, S. C.: Sm: In reply to your letter of the 20th instant* I have to say that…
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R. E. De Russy to John G. Foster, December 21, 1860
Washington Washington, December 21, 1860. Capt. J. G. Foster, Corps of Engineers, Charleston, S. C.: CAprain: In reply to your letter of the 17th instant, I have to state that…
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Ordnance Office to Anderson, December 21, 1860
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, December 21, 1860. Major ANDERSON, First Artillery, Commanding Fort Moultrie, S. C.: Sm: In the verbal instructions communicated to you by Major Buell, t you are directed…
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W. M. Maynadier to Jonn B. FLoyn, December 20, 1860
Washington Washington, December 20, 1860. Hon. Jonn B. FLoyn, Secretary of War: Sir: The inclosed telegram, purporting to be from Capt. J. G. Poster, the Engineer oflicer in charge of…
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John G. Foster to Horatio G. Wright, December 20, 1860
Fort Banas a S. C. Fort Banas a S. C., December 20, 1860. Capt. F. C. Humpnreys, Military Storekeeper,- UTS: Me hers age Dear Sir: I have received your letter…
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John G. Foster to R. E. DE Russy, December 19, 1860
Fort Mouutre, S. C. Fort Mouutre, S. C., December 19, 1860. Col. R. E. DE Russy, Commanding Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.: COLONEL: I have the…
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Rk. E. De Russy to John G. Foster, December 12, 1860
Washington Washington, December 12, 1860. Capt. J. G. FOSTER, Corps of Engineers, Charleston, 8. C.: Sir: In compliance with request communicated by your letter of the 8th instant, application has…
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Horatio G. Wright to John G. Foster, December 6, 1860
Washington Washington, December 6, 1860. Capt. J. G. FosTER, Corps of Engineers, Charleston, 8. C.: Capratn: Your letter of the 30th ultimo has been received and laid before the Secretary…
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Captain to Jonn B. FLoyn, December 5, 1860
Washington Washington, December 5, 1860. Hon. Jonn B. FLoyn, Secretary of War: Sir: In answer to your inquiry respecting a rumor or report of the recent landing at Fort Moultrie,…
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John G. Foster to R. E. DE Russy, November 24, 1860
CHARLESTON, S. C. CHARLESTON, S. C., November 24, 1860. Col. R. E. DE Russy, Commanding Corps of Engineers, U. 8S. A., Washington, D. 0.: COLONEL: I have the honor to…
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Cooper to Robert Anderson, November 24, 1860
Washington Washington, November 24, 1860. Maj. ROBERT ANDERSON, First Regiment “Artillery Ys U. Be Ans Commanding Fort Moultrie, Charleston, 8. C.: Masor: The Secretary of War desires that you will…
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Benjamin Huger to W. M. Maynadier, November 20, 1860
CHARLESTON aOmNaY CHARLESTON aOmNaY, November 20, 1860. Col. H. K. Crata, ah Ordnance Department : oS Sir: In obedience to the instructions of the War Department I came to this…
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Unknown to J. G. Fosrer, November 20, 1860
Washington Washington, November 20, 1860. Capt. J. G. Fosrer, Corps of Engineers, Charleston, S. C.: CapTarn: Your letter of the 14th, reporting the temporary defensive arrangements you have had carried…
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Jno. L. Gardner to H. K. Crate, November 5, 1860
Fort Movuutrig, S. C. Fort Movuutrig, S. C., November 5, 1860. Col. H. K. Crate, Chief of Ordnance, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.: CoLONEL: Your communication of 1st instant,…
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John B. Floyd to Approved, October 31, 1860
WAR DEPARTMENT, October 31, 1860. October 31, 1860, J. B. FLOYD, Secretary of War.Approved :