T. B. Huger to L. P.. Walker, April 14, 1861

Hon. L. P.. WALKER: Fleet still outside. Can spare no guns yet, but hope to do so soon.

SoutH EnD BATTERY, Morris Island, S. C., April 15, 1861. + Brigadier-General BEAUREGARD,

Commander-in-Chief, Charleston, 8. C.:

GENERAL: These vessels of the enemy, which are causing us some anxiety, and, at any rate, treating us with great disrespect, I would like to have the pleasure of driving off from our port; and, if we cannot succeed in that, at least make them keep at a respectable distance. I

_ volunteer for the service. If you will allow me to put the rifled cannon on board the Lady Davis, under my command, I can go out, and, at long range, try the effect of the shot on them. I think in this way

_ I may be able to annoy, if not drive them off. Should this plan meet

_ your views, I would be glad to try and carry it into execution.

very respectfully, your obedient servant,