Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876 [General Bragg discusses military matters in the Pensacola area]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02409 Author/Creator: Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876 Place Written: Pensacola, Florida Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 April 1861 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Bragg (Confederate) states "Our truce remains in force, 'They are not to reinforce, We are not to attack.' It is being carried out by both parties so far. All kinds of supplies ... were being furnished the enemy when I got here. I have stopped that process after much trouble, and now only allow officers stores." Reports that Andrew Barry Moore, the Governor of Alabama, and Colonel Hardee (possibly William Joseph Hardee) "have given permission for a continuance of this trade from Mobile, but my orders are to scuttle all vessels captured in it, and my volunteers will do it. There is no law for this, but there is necessity and public opinion ought to sustain me... " Relates that it took him a week to organize the Alabama regiment under his command. Reports that he has been "putting up Batteries and getting all ready for an Armament ... to redress Fort Pickens if necessary." Complains of a lack of supplies, money, and credit. Expects the arrival of 1200 men to join his force 7 April 1861. Damaged around edges with text loss. Written at Fort Barrancas.
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