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Fort Moultrie (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 72
stant. At eleven A. M., I met at his office, by arrangement, Lieutenant Hall, who had been sent from Sumter by Major Anderson. In the General's presence, we discussed the question of relieving Fort Sumter. Lieutenant Hall's plan was to go in with a steamer, protected by a vessel on each side loaded with hay. I objected to it for the following reasons: first, a steamer could not carry vessels lashed alongside in rough water; and second, in running up the channel, she would be bows on to Fort Moultrie, and presenting a large fixed mark without protection ahead, would certainly be disabled. Lieutenant-General Scott approved my plan, and, on the seventh of February, introduced me to Mr. Holt, the Secretary of War, to whom I explained the project, and offered my services to conduct the party to the Fort. Mr. Holt agreed to present the matter to President Buchanan that evening. The next day, the eighth of February, news was received of the election of Jefferson Davis by the Montgom
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 72
e Navy had in commission, in the Atlantic waters of the United States, only the Powhatan, the Pocahontas, and Pawnee; all theselves on board with an order from the President of the United States authorizing the former to take any vessel whatever in cwill take command of the steamer Powhatan, or any other United States steamer ready for sea which he may deem most fit for thtment, April 5, 1861. Captain Samuel Mercer, Commanding United States Steamer Powhatan, New-York: the United States steameUnited States steamers Powhatan, Pawnee, Pocahontas, and Harriet Lane will compose a naval force under your command, to be sent to the vicinity oment, April 5, 1861. Commander J. P. Gillis, Commanding United States Steamer Pocahontas, Norfolk, Va.: sir: You will proctment, April 5, 1861. Commander S. C. Rowan, Commanding United States Steamer Pawnee, Norfolk, Va: sir: After the Pawnee sDepartment, April 5, 1861. Captain Faunce, Commander of United States Revenue Steamer Harriet Lane, New-York: sir: The rev
Wilmington, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 72
eston and the Fort. The President readily agreed to my visit, if the Secretary of War and General Scott raised no objections. Both of these gentlemen consenting, I left Washington on the nineteenth of March, and passing through Richmond and Wilmington, reached Charleston the twenty-first. I travelled the latter part of the way with Mr. Holmes, of California, formerly a member of Congress from South-Carolina, in the days of Calhoun. At Florence Station, we met Mr. Keitt, a member of Congrestance. In a letter from him, which is annexed, he hastened to affirm that the attempt to provision Fort Sumter had advanced the cause of the country. The tug Freeborn was not permitted to leave New-York. The tug Uncle Ben was driven into Wilmington by the violence of the gale, and subsequently captured by the rebels. The tug Yankee reached Charleston bar a few hours after the Baltic had left with Major Anderson's command on board. The communications between New-York and Washington hav
Gulf of Mexico (search for this): chapter 72
ilors, a full supply of armed launches, and three tugs. The Powhatan carried the sailors and launches, and when this vessel was about to leave, in obedience to the orders of the Secretary of the Navy, two officers, Lieutenant D. D. Porter, United States Navy, and Captain M. C. Meigs, United States Engineers, presented themselves on board with an order from the President of the United States authorizing the former to take any vessel whatever in commission and proceed immediately to the Gulf of Mexico. This order did not pass through the Navy Department, and was unknown to the Secretary of the Navy, and when signed by the President, he was not conscious that his signature would deprive me of the means to accomplish an object which he held to be of vital importance. In a letter from him, which is annexed, he hastened to affirm that the attempt to provision Fort Sumter had advanced the cause of the country. The tug Freeborn was not permitted to leave New-York. The tug Uncle Ben
John Faunce (search for this): chapter 72
ril, 1861; the Pawnee, Commander Rowan, on the ninth; the Pocahontas, Captain Gillis, on the tenth; the Harriet Lane, Captain Faunce, on the eighth; the tug Uncle Ben on the seventh; the tug Yankee on the eighth; and the Baltic, Captain Fletcher, drothat he was not going in there to inaugurate civil war. I then stood in toward the bar, followed by the Harriet Lane, Captain Faunce, who cheerfully accompanied me. As we neared the land, heavy guns were heard, and the smoke and shells from the ba I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Navy Department, April 5, 1861. Captain Faunce, Commander of United States Revenue Steamer Harriet Lane, New-York: sir: The revenue steamer Harriet Lane having b Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Navy Department, April 5, 1861. Captain John Faunce, Commander of Steamer Harriet Lane: sir: The Harriet Lane, under your command, having been detached from the co
Frank Blair (search for this): chapter 72
w-York on the ninth of February. On the twelfth of March, I received a telegram from Postmaster-General Blair, to come to Washington, and I arrived there on the thirteenth. Mr. Blair having been acMr. Blair having been acquainted with the proposition I presented to General Scott under Mr. Buchanan's administration, sent for me to tender the same to Mr. Lincoln, informing me that Lieutenant-General Scott had advised the President that the Fort could not be relieved, and must be given up. Mr. Blair took me at once to the White House, and I explained the plan to the President; thence we adjourned to Lieutenant-GeneMarch. Finding there was great opposition to any attempt at relieving Fort Sumter, and that Mr. Blair alone sustained the President in his policy of refusing to yield, I judged that my arguments i. I shall leave for New-York at three P. M., and any communications previous will find me at Judge Blair's. If the Pawnee's pivot-gun is landed, it should certainly be remounted. Very respectfull
Charles H. Marshall (search for this): chapter 72
essels at the time of entering. Mr. Blunt and myself discussed the plan over a chart, and he communicated it to Charles H. Marshall and Russell Sturges, and they all approved it, and Mr. Marshall agreed to furnish and provision the vessels withouMr. Marshall agreed to furnish and provision the vessels without exciting suspicion. February fourth, Mr. Blunt came to my hotel with a telegram from Lieutenant-General Scott, requesting my attendance at Washington. I left the next day, and breakfasted with the General the sixth instant. At eleven A. M., I nce to me with his advice and active cooperation, I met, by previous arrangement, Messrs. William H. Aspinwall and Charles H. Marshall, for the purpose of making with them preliminary arrangements for the voyage. Mr. Marshall declined to aid me, Mr. Marshall declined to aid me, upon the ground that the attempt to relieve Fort Sumter would kill the proposed loan and bring on civil war, and that the people had made up their minds to abandon Sumter, and make the stand upon Fort Pickens. On the second of April, I had not rec
James S. Thornton (search for this): chapter 72
which were provided by you and Captain Ward, of the navy, for a former expedition. Consult Captain Fox and Major Eaton on the subject, and give all necessary orders, in my name, to fit out the expedition, except that the hiring the vessels will be left to others. Some fuel must be shipped. Oil, artillery implements, fuses, cordage, slow match, mechanical levers, and guns, etc., etc., should also be put on board. Consult also, if necessary, (confidentially,) Colonel Tompkins and Major Thornton. Respectfully yours, Winfield Scott. Lieutenant-Colonel R. L. Scott, Aid-de-Camp, etc., etc. War Department, Washington, April 4, 1861. sir: It having been decided to succor Fort Sumter, you have been selected for this important duty. Accordingly, you will take charge of the transports in New-York having the troops and supplies on board to the entrance of Charleston harbor, and endeavor, in the first instance, to deliver the subsistence. If you are opposed in this, you are dire
M. C. Meigs (search for this): chapter 72
when this vessel was about to leave, in obedience to the orders of the Secretary of the Navy, two officers, Lieutenant D. D. Porter, United States Navy, and Captain M. C. Meigs, United States Engineers, presented themselves on board with an order from the President of the United States authorizing the former to take any vessel whatdition under the command of Colonel Harvey Brown, supplying him with men and material, and cooperating with him as he may desire. Abraham Lincoln. A true copy. M. C. Meigs, Captain of Engineers, Chief Engineer of said Expedition. Confidential. Washington City, April 2, 1861. sir: Circumstances render it necessary to place l have full confidence in the disposition of the Government toward you, I remain, etc., Abraham Lincoln. Captain S. Mercer, United States Navy. A true copy. M. C. Meigs, Captain of Engineers, Chief Engineer of Expedition of Colonel Brown. War Department, Adjutant-General's office, Wednesday, April 4, 1861. sir: By direction
George H. Stewart (search for this): chapter 72
n, and should be decided by naval officers. The President asked me if there was any naval officer of high authority in Washington who would sustain me, and if so, to bring him to the White House. I knew that Commodore Stringham was at that time filling the position of detailing officer in the Navy Department, and I took him to the President, where, in the presence of Lieutenant-General Scott, he not only confirmed my views, but said that he had that morning held a conversation with Commodore Stewart, who declared that Fort Sumter could easily be reinforced and provisioned with boats at night. As valuable time was being lost by discussions, which form no part of this narrative, I represented that so important an expedition required time for its preparation, and that I ought to be allowed to take the preparatory steps, if there was any possibility of sending it out. On the thirtieth of March, the President sent me to New-York with verbal instructions to prepare for the voyage,
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