Letter
Unknown to A. J. Stemmmeer, January 26, 1861
HEADQUARTERS Navy YARD
HEADQUARTERS Navy YARD, January 26, 1861.
Lieut. A. J. StemMMeER, U. S. Army, Commanding Fort Pickens:
Sir: I have this moment received your communication of the 24th instant. I have been absent at Montgomery, which will account for the delay. -I will immediately inquire at the post-office about your mail matter, and attend to your request. 1 would also inform you that you may be supplied with fresh provisions daily if you desire. I will communicate with you again.
respectfully, your obedient servant, W. H. CHASE,
; Colonel, Commanding. —
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the Pacific Coast, Pt. 1. Location: HEADQUARTERS Navy YARD. Summary: Colonel W. H. Chase informs Lieutenant A. J. Stemmmeer of a delayed response due to absence and promises to address his mail inquiry and supply fresh provisions at Fort Pickens.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 50, Part 1
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