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November 24, 1860 - Adj. Gen. Samuel Cooper to Major Robert Anderson

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Union Correspondence, etc.

ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington,
November 24, 1860.

Major ROBERT ANDERSON,
First Regiment Artillery, U.S.A.,
Commanding Fort Moultrie, Charleston, S.C.:

MAJOR: The Secretary of War desires that you will communicate, with the least delay practicable, the present state o your command, and everything which may relate to the condition of the work under your charge and its capabilities of defense, together with such views as you may have to suggest in respect to the same. He desires to be informed whether, in view of maintaining the troops ready for efficient action and defense, it might not be advisable to employ reliable persons, not connected with the military service, for purposes of fatigue and police.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

S. COOPER,
Adjutant-General.

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