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| December 28, 1860 - Captain Frederick Humphreys to Captain William Maynadier
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 Click for full-sized scanned image  Click for full-sized scanned image Reports of and correspondence with Ordnance Storekeeper F.C. Humphreys, U.S. Army, in reference to seizure of Charleston Arsenal.
CHARLESTON,
December 28, 1860.
Captain WM. MAYNADIER,
Ordnance Bureau:
A body of South Carolina military now surround the arsenal, outside, however, of the inclosure, but denying ingress or egress without countersign. The officer in command disclaims any intention of occupancy, and the United States flag is undisturbed. I await instructions.
F.C. HUMPHREYS.
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