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January 12, 1861 - 1st Lieutenant Charles Woods to Colonel Henry Scott
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Reports of Lieutenant Charles R. Woods, Ninth U.S. Infantry, of first expedition for relief of Fort Sumter.
NEW YORK HARBOR,
January 12, 1861.
COLONEL: I have the honor to report that I reached this post at 8 1/2 o'clock this morning with my command, having been unable to reach Fort Sumter. I will make a detailed report without delay.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHARLES R. WOODS,
First Lieutenant, Ninth Infantry.
Colonel H.L. SCOTT,
A.D.C.
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