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J. W. Forney (search for this): chapter 72
Doc. 11.-the relief of Fort Sumter. Captain Fox's letter. in the Senate of the United States, March 3, 1865. Resolved, That the letter to the Secretary of the Navy, from the Assistant Secretary, should not have been communicated in answer to the Senate resolution of February third, 1865, and that the Secretary of the Senate be directed to return the same to the Secretary of the Navy. Attest: J. W. Forney, Secretary. Navy Department, February 24, 1865. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy: sir: As part of your reply to the resolution of the Senate, of February third, 1865, in response to the allegations of the Hon. John P. Hale against me, in advocating said resolution, I beg leave to submit the following statements: As respects the charge that I gave instructions to inquire into the conduct or business transactions of any member of either House of Congress, I have to say, that there is not the slightest foundation for it. In obedience to your orders, t
John Eaton (search for this): chapter 72
at difficulty in obtaining from the owners, tugs to go to sea. Finally, three were promised at exorbitant rates, namely, the Yankee, which I fitted to throw hot water, the Uncle Ben, and the Freeborn. The question of supplies introduced me to Major Eaton, of the Commissary Department, who thanked God that an attempt was to be made to relieve Major Anderson's command, and from the energetic and enthusiastic cooperation of this officer, the expedition was immediately provisioned for all contingeessaries, will be needed for the augmented garrison of Fort Sumter. The subsistence and other supplies should be assorted like those 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 l
John P. Hale (search for this): chapter 72
the Secretary of the Navy, from the Assistant Secretary, should not have been communicated in answer to the Senate resolution of February third, 1865, and that the Secretary of the Senate be directed to return the same to the Secretary of the Navy. Attest: J. W. Forney, Secretary. Navy Department, February 24, 1865. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy: sir: As part of your reply to the resolution of the Senate, of February third, 1865, in response to the allegations of the Hon. John P. Hale against me, in advocating said resolution, I beg leave to submit the following statements: As respects the charge that I gave instructions to inquire into the conduct or business transactions of any member of either House of Congress, I have to say, that there is not the slightest foundation for it. In obedience to your orders, to cause to be investigated the alleged fraudulent transactions of all persons amenable to this department, the services of Colonel H. S. Olcott were te
Andrew H. Foote (search for this): chapter 72
seven P. M., while the previous order to lay up the ship and discharge her crew, had been executed at two P. M., so far as to transfer the crew to the North-Carolina, and to give Captain Mercer the leaves of absence for the officers. . . . . Andrew H. Foote, For Commandant. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Telegram. dated Brooklyn, April 1, 1861. Secretary of the Navy: The Powhatan, after landing her stores, went out of commission at two o'clock. Crew on board of the North Carary of the Navy: The Powhatan, after landing her stores, went out of commission at two o'clock. Crew on board of the North Carolina; officers mostly left with their leave of absence. I shall, agreeably to the last orders, refit the Powhatan for sea with quickest despatch. As there will be but few men left not wanted for the Powhatan, I shall not send the men to Norfolk in the chartered steamer, but remain ready to send them in the Harriet Lane, if so ordered. A. H. Foote, For Commandant.
George W. Blunt (search for this): chapter 72
k by the rebel batteries of Morris Island on the ninth of January, I called upon my friend, George W. Blunt, Esq., of New-York, and expressed to him my views as to the possibility of relieving the gamerited by the Government, unless immediate measures were taken to fulfil this sacred duty. Mr. Blunt asked me to explain my plan to him, which I did, as follows: From the outer edge of the Chachannel between Morris and Sullivan Islands clear of rebel vessels at the time of entering. Mr. Blunt and myself discussed the plan over a chart, and he communicated it to Charles H. Marshall and ll 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 Was to prepare for the voyage, but to make no binding engagements. After consultation with George W. Blunt, Esq., who throughout had been of great assistance to me with his advice and active coopera
D. D. Porter (search for this): chapter 72
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 StatesPlease, on your return, to report accordingly. I remain yours, etc., Winfield Scott. G. V. Fox, Esq. Executive Mansion, Washington, April 1, 1861. Lieutenant D. D. Porter will take command of the steamer Powhatan, or any other United States steamer ready for sea which he may deem most fit for the service to which he has beeas soon as possible. He will select the officers to accompany him. Abraham Lincoln. Recommended. William H. Seward. Executive Mansion, April 1, 1861. Lieutenant D. D. Porter, United States Navy: sir: You will proceed to New-York, and with the least possible delay, assuming command of any naval steamer available, proceed to
R. L. Scott (search for this): chapter 72
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 directed to report the fact to the senior naval officer off the harb
Franklin Buchanan (search for this): chapter 72
, 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 Montgomery Convention. I called upon Genl Blair, to come to Washington, and I arrived there on the thirteenth. Mr. 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 btle gave a screech for starting, so that the conversation closed, and I lost the name. At a station near Charleston, Mr. Huger, formerly Postmaster under President Buchanan, got into the cars, and had an interview with Mr. Holmes, during which the same assurances were repeated, relative to the certainty of the evacuation of For
Harvey Brown (search for this): chapter 72
am Lincoln. Recommended. William H. Seward. Washington, Executive Mansion, April 1, 1861. all officers of the army and navy to whom this order may be exhibited will aid by every means in their power the expedition 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. sirng that you will 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 of the War Department, you will charter such vessels as Captain G. V. Fox, the bearer of this, may designate, for such times and with such supplies as
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Doc. 11.-the relief of Fort Sumter. Captain Fox's letter. in the Senate of the United States, March 3, 1865. Resolved, That the letter to the Secretary of the Navy, from the Assistant Secretary, should not have been communicated in answer to the Senate resolution of February third, 1865, and that the Secretary of the Senate be directed to return the same to the Secretary of the Navy. Attest: J. W. Forney, Secretary. Navy Department, February 24, 1865. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy: sir: As part of your reply to the resolution of the Senate, of February third, 1865, in response to the allegations of the Hon. John P. Hale against me, in advocating said resolution, I beg leave to submit the following statements: As respects the charge that I gave instructions to inquire into the conduct or business transactions of any member of either House of Congress, I have to say, that there is not the slightest foundation for it. In obedience to your orders, t
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