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H. K. Craig to J. B. Froyp, November 1, 1860
Washington Washington, November 1, 1860. Col. J. L. GARDNER, ‘ Commanding Fort Moultrie, Charleston, S. O.: Srr: I transmit herewith a copy of a letter addressed by me to the…
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R. W. Gibbes, M. D, April 16, 1861
HEADQUARTERS SURGEON-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT, Charleston, April 16, 1861. Str: From the returns received from the various posts I have the unexampled and happy privilege of stating that no serious casualty has…
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W. M. Porcher Miles to John L. Manning, April 15, 1861
HEADQUARTERS PROVISIONAL FORCES, C. S. ARMY, Charleston, S. C., April 15, 1861. Sir: We have the honor to submit the following report of our visit to Fort Sumter on the…
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Stephen D. Lee to D. R. Jones, April 12, 1861
HEADQUARTERS PROVISIONAL FORCES, Charleston, S. O., April 12, 1861. Sir: We have the honor to submit the following report of our moyements and action: After leaving the brigadier-general commanding last…
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Wilmot G. Dr Saussure to James Smmons, April 22, 1861
‘ HEADQUARTERS BATTALION OF ARTILLERY, Morris Island, April 22, 1861. _ Sm: I have the honor to transmit herewith the reports of Maj. P. F. vens, of the Citadel Academy,…
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Unknown to Francis P. Blair Jr., April 16, 1861
HEADQUARTERS ARTILLERY, Sullivan’s Island, Fort Moultrie, April 16, 1861. Mason: I have the honor to report that on the evening of the 11th _ instant, at 93 o’clock, the batteries…
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James Simons to Joseph E. Johnston, April 21, 1861
; HEADQUARTERS, SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY, April 21, 1861. ‘ Sullivan’s Island, April 21, 1861. Magor: I have the honor to report that on Tuesday morning, April _ 9, in obedience…
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Brigadier-General Simons to Jefferson Davis, April 27, 1861
HEADQUARTERS PROVISIONAL ARMY, April 27, 1861. Charleston, 8. C., April 27, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to submit the following detailed cae of the bombardment and surrender of Fort…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Leroy P. Walker, April 27, 1861
HEADQUARTERS PROVISIONAL ARMY, C. S., Charleston, S. C., April 27, 1861. Sir: [have the honor to transmit to the Department with this my “ detailed report of the operations conducted…
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Gia Beauregard to Leroy P. Walker, April 16, 1861
HEADQUARTERS PROVISIONAL ARMY, C.S. A., April 16, 1861. Charleston, S. 0., April 16, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to submit the following summary statement of the circumstances of the…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Leroy P. Walker, April 17, 1861
HEADQUARTERS PROVISIONAL ARMY, C. 8. A,, April 17, 1861. Charleston, 8S. 0., April 17, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to transmit by Col. R. A. Pryor, one of my…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Leroy P. Walker, March 6, 1861
HEADQUARTERS C. S. ARMY, Charleston, S. U., March 6, 1861. Sm: In obedience to War Department orders of the 1st instant I arrived at this place on the 3d instant.…
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Simon Cameron to Robert Anderson, April 20, 1861
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, April 20, 1861. Maj. ROBERT ANDERSON, Late Commanding at Fort Sumter. My Dear Sir: I am directed by the President of the United States to communicate to…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Robert Anderson, April 11, 1861
3.] HEADQUARTERS PROVISIONAL ARMY, C. 5S. A., Charleston, S. C., April 11, 1861. Masor: In consequence of the verbal observation made by you to my aides, Messrs. Chesnut and Lee,…
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F. C. Humphreys to John Cunningham, December 29, 1860
HEADQUARTERS, CHARLESTON, S. C., December 29, 1860. q : December 29, 1860. Sir: In the morning, after reporting yourself to Major-General Sehneirle, and informing him of this order, you are…
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Major-General Warren to Rawles, March 25, 1865
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS, March 25, 1865. ~March 25, 1865. Lieutenant RAWLES, Commanding Artillery, Hatcher’s Run: The enemy have broken through our lines on General Parke’s front. You will at…
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Jno. N. Craig to Charles S. Wainwright, March 25, 1865
ARTILLERY HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF THE POTOMAQ, March 25, 1865. March 25, 1865. Bvt. Brig. Gen. C. S. WAINWRIGHT, _ Commanding Artillery Brigade, Fifth Corps: GENERAL: I am directed by General…
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Major-General Warren to Brevet Major-General CRAWFORD, March 25, 1865
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS, March 25, 1865. March 25, 1865—7.50 p.m. Brevet Major-General CRAWFORD, Commanding Third Division : GENERAL: I am directed to inform you that General Humphreys is still…
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S. W. Crawford to Brevet Major-General, March 25, 1865
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, FIFTH CORPS, Saturday, March 25, 1865. GENERAL: I am ordered to halt my command and to send word to the division following to halt also. The line…
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Gouverneur K. Warren to Crawford, March 25, 1865
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS, March 25, 1865. March 25, 1865—7.45 a.m. General CRAWFORD: Move on direct to the Gurley house, and send word by an officer in advance to General…