Letter
Robert Anderson to G. T. Beauregard, Oharleston, 8. O, March 28, 1861
Fort Sumt r, S. C.
Fort Sumt r, S. C., March 28, 1861.
General G. T. BEAUREGARD, Oharleston, 8. O.: DEAR GENERAL: A military irregularity occurred yesterday, which I deem proper to mention to you. I heard, after your flag had returned to the city, that a parcel had been brought in the boat, and left, without my knowledge. Orders have been given which will prevent the recurrence of such an irregularity. Nothing should have been received from the boat except your letter. Trusting that in a few days we shall be placed in a position which will be more ‘agreeable and acceptable He both of us than the anomalous one we now occupy, I am, dear general, yours, truly,
ROBERT ANDERSON,
Major, U. S. Army, Commanding.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the Pacific Coast, Pt. 1. Location: Fort Sumt r, S. C.. Summary: Robert Anderson informs General Beauregard of an unauthorized delivery to Fort Sumter and orders measures to prevent future irregularities amid tense pre-Civil War conditions.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 50, Part 1
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