Letter
Unknown, December 5, 1861—3 p. m
HEADQUARTERS MOUNTED REGIMENT,
Pocotaligo, S. C., December 5, 1861—3 p. m..
GENERAL:
I wrote to Captain Elliott yesterday that you desired his presence with mine at your headquarters to know the details of the expedition to Port Royal Island. I have just learned that after the receipt of the letter Captain Elliott went over with 25 menand has partly executed his mission, and had not returned when last heard from. I send this by a special messenger, to inquire if you will approve of my starting immediately with a detachment of 30 or 40 men to support Captain Elliott and complete the work.. If you will favor me with a reply by telegraph it will expedite my departure.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectum yourobedient servant, ' Colonel Mounted Regiment.
Major-General LEE, Coosawhatchie, S. C.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, 1861–62. Location: Pocotaligo, S. C.. Summary: A colonel requests immediate approval via telegraph to lead 30-40 men to support Captain Elliott's ongoing expedition to Port Royal Island during the Civil War.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 6
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