Washington Washington, April 25, 1861. Colonel STONE: This will be handed to you by Thomas A. Scott, who will take charge of the operations of railroad and telegraphs between Washington…
Philadelphia Philadelphia, April 24, 1861. Captain Rop@Ers, Frigate Constitution : CAprAIN: Major General Patterson learns through S. M. Felton, esq., that you informed him that there is a small fort…
Washington Washington, April 24, 1861. General PATTERSON, éc.: DEAR GENERAL: I have only a moment to say the troops have not got round from Annapolis. Butler says he will be…
PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, April 23, 1861. General Sruon CAMERON, Secretary of War: a DEAR Sir: The suspension of intercourse between this place and Washington has caused an intense feeling here in…
PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, April 23, 1861. Col. L. THomMAS, Adjutant-General, Washington : 74 COLONEL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter – of the General-in-Chief, dated 21st…
Washington Washington, April 22, 1861. _ Capt. Morris S. MILLER, Assistant Quartermaster U. 8S. Army, Washington, D. C.: CAPTAIN: You will proceed rapidly to Annapolis, to afford all facilities in…
iy Fort McHenry, Mp. iy Fort McHenry, Mp., April 22, 1861. Hon. GIDEON WELLES, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C.: DEAR SiR: Please inform the War Department that I…
On board steamer Maryland, off Annapolis On board steamer Maryland, off Annapolis, April 22, 1861. Colonel Munroe is charged with the execution of the following order: At 5 o’clock a.…
Washington Washington, April 22, 1861. Col. C. F. Smrru, Commanding Department of Washington, Ge. : CoLONEL: I respectfully suggest that two companies of infantry and one field piece be immediately…
WasHineton WasHineton, April 22, 1861. Major G. H. Tomas, Second Cavalry, Carlisle Barracks: . Sir: The General-in-Chief directs that the four companies of cavalry under your conimand be sent here…