Spear, James E. (fl. 1861) [Telegram announcing the surrender of Fort Sumter, South Carolina]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01867.02 Author/Creator: Spear, James E. (fl. 1861) Place Written: Charleston, [South Carolina] Type: Telegram signed Date: 13 April 1861 Pagination: 1 p. ; 13.4 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy
Possibly transmitted for publication in the New York Times. Referring to General Robert Anderson, Commander of Fort Sumter, the telegram states "Fort Sumter has hoisted The White Flag. Anderson is coming up to the City." Written on stationery of the American Telegraph Company. Possibly transmitted from Charleston, South Carolina. Signed by James E. Spear. Contains frayed edges and several holes.
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