The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 47, In Three Parts. Part 3, Correspondence, etc. Page: 59
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CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION.
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aggregate strength and another of the effective strength of your
entire command. It is further desired that you forward the organiza-
tion of your command, viz, the brigades, divisions, &c., the organiza-
tions comprising them, with the brigade and division commanders.
I am, general, with respect,
L. M. DAYTON,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
BROOKLYN, March 30, 1865.
(Received 1 p. m.)
EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War:
There is a profound feeling about Charleston celebration. It grows
daily. It is a grand national event. Many eminent men desire to see
this greatest occurrence of their lives. Could not a passenger steamer
under direction of Collector Draper be allowed to go ?
H. W. BEECHER.
BROOKLYN, March 30, 1865.
(Received 10.40 p. m.)
Hon. EDwIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War :
Have received no word. I am at a loss to know what arrangements
to make and for what date. Can I take some of my family? A. A.
Low, president of New York Chamber of Commerce, wishes to go with
his wife. He is one of our first citizens, and early and late energetic
for Union, with hand, heart, and purse.
H. W. BEECHER.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, March 30, 1865.
Rev. HENRY WARD BEECHER, Brooklyn, N. Y.:
In conference with General Anderson final arrangements for the cele-
bration of Fort Sumter were concluded yesterday.
First. The Steamer Arago will sail with General Anderson and your-
self from New York on Friday, the 7th of April.
Second. Your family can accompany you.
Third. Tickets for you and for them will be forwarded by mail to-day.
Fourth. Mr. Low and wife can accompany you, and tickets for them
will be sent with yours.
Fifth. I expect to join you at Fortress Monroe if it be possible to
leave here.
Sixth. The arrangements and ceremonies will be directed by General
Gillmore.
I .will write you more at length.
EDWIN M. STANTON.
NEW BERNE, N. C., March 30, 1865.
Major DAYTON, Goldsborough:
Am just back. Will be up to-night. John Sherman and a son of
Mr. Stanton are with me. Everything working well.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major-General.CHAP. LIX.]
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United States. War Department. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 47, In Three Parts. Part 3, Correspondence, etc., book, 1895; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth154639/m1/59/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.