January 21, 1861

Anderson, Robert, 1805-1871

Autograph letter

Title: to Anthony Thornton

Discusses South Carolinians view of the Union, and worries that America may be punished. States "All give me much more credit for what has been done here, than I deserve...I fear that as a Nation we have taken too much upon ourselves - that we have thought most of self and of worldly vanity and pride than we have of our Maker and that He may now bring us under subjection to his will by severe punishment - Never had a people better reason - if any be needed -than ours to be grateful to God -" Says Charleston's residents "seem to me to have lost all love for the Union, and to think that S.…

GLC03748

January 9, 1861

Anderson, Robert, 1805-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis W. Pickens

"A true copy" - attestation by Anderson. (Souvenir copy). Written after Oct. 1861 (and before Feb. 1863). The U.S.S. Star of the West had been fired upon. With small engraved portrait of Anderson.

GLC01351

22 April 1861

Anderson, Robert, 1805-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abner Doubleday.

Encloses instructions for Lieutenant Hall "which I shall thank you to hand to him." Says he will "be down as soon I feel well enough to do so." Addressed to Doubleday at Fort Hamilton. Written eight days after Fort Sumter fell. Two bust engravings of Robert Anderson incldued as collateral.

GLC02456.01

1861/03/31

Anderson, Robert, 1805-1871

Letter signed

Title: to Lorenzo Thomas re: no work done, supplies nearly exhausted

GLC04461.01