The New York herald., 1862-11-09
ReiMNOrcemen or Forts In CharlestoH
HarbOr.
j. a. HAMILTON TO GENERAL SANDFORD.
NKvp, DOBBsi FERRY POsT OfylCE, Dec. %, l6f

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NKvD, DoBBs' FERRY Posi- OFHcB, Dec. 20, 1860.
DEAR GxSKRAL-l write 70 You in the strictest conf
y
exposed handful Of brave men, now in Fort Mourie 10
slaughter and the dag Of country 70 disgrace there
be violation Of law duty Of any kind snsuld ci
zens volunteer TO 90 e Charleston harbOr in steamer
chartered for the purpose in order TO reinforce Major An
men, would rescue the garrison save the fort and
this having been done without any participation the
part OF the could not be by South
Carolina az act offensive to her which would invite
much esa justify an assault Think Of this, and II you
approve, turn in your mind whether so mary men
Guilty in getting money to charter steamer and to put
board OF her store OF provisions. Absolute secresy
must be observed. Let me know where can IND you
: W" - - 'N' '''' ''''''O" JAMES 4 HAMILTON.
Major General sANDsoRp, New York.
GENERAL SANFORD TS :. va,r a. H4srIgoN AMI 70 :,eo
My DEAR sIR-There would be difficulty about the
men il the arrangement could be made under che sane
ton OF General Scott confidential person could be
to him. and with his approval the scheme would
be perfectly legal and acceptable no doubt to the officer
in command. am, very respectfully, Your obedicnt
servant. CHARLES w. SANDFORD.
JAMES A HAMILTON. ESQ
J. A. HAMILTON 10 LIEUTENANT GENERAL SCOTT.
NYvs, poBBs' FERRY PosT OfFlcE, Dec. 90 1860.
DEAR GryEsAL-lt is proposed TO reinforce Major An
York by steamer to be chartered for that purposethe
raised by private subscription Gen. Sandford
90 provide az many gooe men aud true as may
suggests that this enterprise should receive your
tiop Gar at least by your giving letter OF in
troduction TO Major Anderson intnatng 10 him that
those who accompany will be his guests and Of
subject TO his command If II is proper that you should
countsnance the enterprise do the favor TO send
sach letter addressed 10 the Major you please and
also 10 inform me OF the number OF men required, and Of
The kind and quantity Of provisions to DO taken with
As the originator OF this project, OF intend
20 be Of the volunteers. With my best wishes for
your continued health and usefulness beloved coun
Try, remain your friend and servant,
JAMES A. HAMILTON.
To Lieut.. Gen SCOTT, Washington.
LIEUT.. GENERAL scoTT TO j. A. HAMILTON.
NAsHryGToS, Jan I, 1851.
SR---Lisus. General Scott desires to acknowledge
your letter OF the goth ultino and inform you he
read TO the Pres dent Of the United States Beth ap
prcciaed its patriotic spirit, but they conceded the
require appeal militia volunteers aid of the re-.
gusr force am respectfully, your obedient servant
GEORGE W. LAY, Lieut.. Colonel, A. d. G.
JAARs A. HAMILTON, Esq.
4. A. HAMILTON TO MAJOR GENERAL sANpFoRp.
News, DsBEs FERRY PosT oFncE Jan. 3, 1851.
DEAR GEkErAL-Referrng my leerto you Of the 18th
ultimo your answer thereto and the
subject Of that correspondence enclose Lieut. Gen.
era Scotts answer to the eter addressed 10 him under
your advice the 29h uit hsy the pleasure say
that your readiness to cooperate with in the
ment 20 reinforce Major Anderson alike honorable
your patriotism enterprise ana energy You will per-
that the word immediate in the Generals letter
underscored, which implies foregonc conclusion that
the future may REQUIRE such appeal am cure you
will without delay thoroughly examine your military
condt ton and arrange such plans may be best
put into execution whenever the militia and volunteers
Insy be needed, and the impending condition Of our
country may require action their part. hope
be allowed TO believe that If can be useful any way
you win not overlook me in such enterprise have
JAMES A. HAMILTON
r. .s.--You will probably concur with me in opinion
that this correspondence not proper he given
present 10 the newspapers. ). A. III.
Major General SANDfoRD New York.