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HEADQUARTERS PROVISIONAL FORCES, C.S.A.,
Charleston, April 15, 1861.
The commanding general directs that the commanding officer of the garrison of Fort Sumter will bury the unfortunate soldier who has been accidentally killed by explosion of misplaced powder while saluting his flag. He will be buried with all the honors of war in the parade of the fort.
By order of Brigadier-General Beauregard:
W.H.C. WHITING,
Adjutant and Engineer General.
Copy furnished to-
Major ROBERT ANDERSON,
U.S., First Regiment of Artillery.
P.S. - The wounded will receive the best attention, and will be placed in the State hospital.
By order of General Beauregard:
W.H.C. WHITING,
Adjutant and Engineer General.
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