Letter
W. M. H. Chase to Adam J. Slemmer, January 1, 1861
HEADQUARTERS PENSACOLA DISTRICT,
Lebruary 12, 1861.
Lebruary 12, 1861.
‘Lieut. A. J. Steer, Commanding Fort Pickens:
Sir: I have this moment received your letter of the 11th instant. I am determined to make good the assurances that I have given, that no attack shall be made on Fort Pickens, and to discontinue all preparations for one, as stated in my letter to Capt. §. Barron, dated January 29. I do not consider the erection of batteries on this side as aiming at an attack on Fort Pickens; but, desiring to avoid all actual or implied preparations for an attack, I will give orders for the discontinuance of the erection of the battery.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. M. H. CHASE,
Colonel, Commanding Forces of Florida, §c.
I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient
servant,
Colonel, Commanding Forces of Florida, §c.
I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient
servant,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the Pacific Coast, Pt. 1. Summary: Colonel W. M. H. Chase assures Lieutenant A. J. Slemmer that no attack will be made on Fort Pickens and orders the discontinuation of battery construction to avoid 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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