Letter
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. Accordingly you will take charge of the transports in New York having the troops and supplies on board to _ the entrance of Charleston Harbor, and endeavor, in the first instance, _ to deliver the subsistence. If you are opposed in this you are directed to report the fact to the senior naval officér ‘of the harbor, who will be.
instructed by the Secretary of the Navy to use his entire force to open a passage, when vou will, if possible, effect an entrance and place both troops and supplies in Fort Sumter. I am, sir,
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
SIMON CAMERON,
Secretary of War.
Secretary of War.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the Pacific Coast, Pt. 1. Location: Washington. Summary: Simon Cameron orders Captain G. V. Fox to lead transports carrying troops and supplies to Fort Sumter and coordinate with naval forces to ensure their delivery despite opposition.
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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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