Letter
Unknown to Robert Anderson, April 12, 1861
HEADQUARTERS, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
April 12, 1861.
DEAR GENERAL: The display at Light-house Inlet, perhaps, is a feint, and if so, they intend to re-enforce, as you say, through Bull’s Bay and Sullivan’s Island Inlet; but I think there is danger at Stono, and of coming up in the rear of the city by the Long Bridge. The regiment, stationed at the race-course, is in good position, but they ought to have pickets out, so as to be in hearing of Stono, so as to report immediately to the colonel of the regiment if any attack is made. If they come through Sullivan’s Island Inlet or Creek, then Castle Pinckney might play her guns as they turn around to Sumter.
Respectfully, F. W. PICKENS HEADQUARTERS, April 12, 1861.
DEAR GENERAL: Plan of battle just determined on at Gregg's
quarters. Whiting, Huger, Gregg, Trapier, and Simons all agree that
we greatly need infantry, to defend the batteries from assault. Four
large steamers are plainly in view, and standing off the bar all day.
quarters. Whiting, Huger, Gregg, Trapier, and Simons all agree that
we greatly need infantry, to defend the batteries from assault. Four
large steamers are plainly in view, and standing off the bar all day.
Unanimous opinion that a landing will be attempted, and fears that
some of the batteries will be taken, unless supported. Have made the
best distribution of the troops we have, but need every man you can
send. Should you not be here personally to direct? Such is the
some of the batteries will be taken, unless supported. Have made the
best distribution of the troops we have, but need every man you can
send. Should you not be here personally to direct? Such is the
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the Pacific Coast, Pt. 1. Summary: Confederate officers advise General Robert Anderson on defensive troop placements and anticipate a Union landing near Charleston, urging reinforcements to protect Fort Sumter's batteries during early Civil War hostilities.
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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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