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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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