Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-02-19
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NAVY DEPARTMENT., Dee. 10Th, 1882.
SIN; You are directed, tho Natchez shall be
ready Tor sea, to proceed 10 the Of Charleston s. c.
aud carry out with passenger from Norfolk, should
hc bc there aud request il, Commodore jesse ID. Elliot
the commander OF the Charleston Station After reaching
Charleston, YOU will there till further orders from
this Department, taking especial care 10 give to all
zens and navigation in that ncghbourhood all ncediul aid
ami protection, in their accustomed lawful pursuits.
In the present excited state vi feeling OF portion of the
community there, you will use scrupulous caution to
give no Just occasion Tor olencc aud will enjoin your
officers aud men the utmost moderation and iorbearance
tn Their department. consistent with tho iullment OF their
duty TO the Constitution aud laws.
Your acts TO be confined entirely the defensive
giving ele To those in distress, and 10 those under attacks
from Illegal force aud viganty cooperating with the
commanders OF the forts in that neighborhood, in defend
ing the public works public property, from aggression
INJURY or capture by any violent illegal assaults,
from any quarter whatever.
You will consult aud obey the commander of that sta
uo III any oNigency; aud II is hoped cordial union will
exist IN all your proceedings.
am, respectfully,
Sir, your obedient servant,
LEVI WOODBURY..
Master Commandant Jno. p. Zantzingcr commanding u
D Snip Nachcz, Norfolk, Va.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
December 81, 1882.
SIR: Among the duties entrusted TO you while on the
Atlantic coast the present winter, is that of seeking by
every udicous means the safety of our coasng naviga
uo aud vessels coming home from abroad, this ncle
inent season.
Alter arriving Charleston and making it your station
ui other orders, you will occasionally after and
coast and if iudng any vessels in distress, yield them
practicable aid.
lam respectfully, Sir your obeden, servant,
LEVI WOODBURY..
Lieut. William Mervine, commanding United States
schooner Experiment, Norfolk, Va.
NAVY DEPARTMENT
December -, 1882.
SiR; Among The duties entrusted to YOU while on the
Atlantic coast the present winter, is that OF seeking by
every udcious the safety of our coang naviga
ton and vessels coming home from abroad this ince-
ment season.
After arriving Charleston, and making it your station
uI other orders you will occasionally alter storms and
me coast aud finding any vessels in distress yield them
all practicable aid.
am respectfully, Sir, your obedent servant,
Master Conmandant John p Zantzinger, comnanJipg u
States ship Nochez, Norfolk, Va.
HEAD QUARTERS OF TIE Amy. }
Washington, oct. 20, 1882
SIR; troul the intorma ion which has been received
by the Execuye it is deemed necessary that the officers
in the harbor OF Charleston should be advised of The pos
sbIy attempts being made TO surprise, scze and
cuPy the forts committed to them. You are es-
pecAy charged your utnos vigilance in counter
aeing such attempts. You will call personally the
COMMANDERS OF Castle Pinckney, and Fort Mouie and
instruct them to BE- vglant TO prevent surprise in the
night, Ivy day, the part OF any people whaev
er, who may approach the forts with view to seize
occupy Them You viii warn the said officers that such
an attempt is apprehcnded, and that they will be held re.
sponsibe for tho defence, the last extremity, of the forts
aud garTi under their respective commands against
any assault and also against Intrigue and surprise The
attempt surprise the forts and garsons il expected
will be made by the militia, md it must be guarded
against by constant vigilance and repealed at every haz-
ard These instructions you will be careful not TO show
TO any persons, other than the commanding officers OF
Castle Pinckney and Fort Mouue. They are TO be con-
sdercd by you and them strictly confidential and will
govern yoH and them commanders in the har bor
am, ii, respectfully, yours, A NACOMR,
.bajOr General Commanding.
To Bteve Major j. + HeiIeman, commanding tie troops
Of the United States in Charleston and in the habor OF
Charleston, South arona
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, Nor. 6, 1882.
Sir: The General in Chief directs you order Cap.
tain Ripley, with his company 3) Of the 4ih regiment
Artillery, TO proceed forthwith to Fort Moue, in the har-
hor OF Charleston South Carolina, with further orders
report his arrival AZ the post TO the commanding officer
the troops on the Cha Lesson station.
am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
II. JONES, Adj. Gen.
Bcvet Colonel EUsTIs,
4lh Arty, commanding Fort Monroe, Va.
ApJUTANr GEHERAL's OFFICE,
WOshiHgfOn, Non 7, 1892.
SIR; The General in Chief directs that you order Com
any c. OF the lst regiment OF Artillery proc ed forth
with 10 Fort Moutre, in the harbor of Charleston with
orders report the commanding officers Of that post
and station.
am, Sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
II. JONES, hdjt Gen.
Brevet Colonel Eustis
It,tuE Fort VI