Anderson, Robert (1805-1871) to Abner Doubleday.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02456.01 Author/Creator: Anderson, Robert (1805-1871) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 22, 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 22.6 x 15.4 cm + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 22 x 15 cm Order a Copy
Encloses instructions for Lieutenant Hall "which I shall thank you to hand to him." Says he will "be down as soon I feel well enough to do so." Addressed to Doubleday at Fort Hamilton. Written eight days after Fort Sumter fell. Two bust engravings of Robert Anderson incldued as collateral.
Robert Anderson was the commanding officer at Fort Sumter. While he supported slavery, his loyalty went to the army he served in. As the struggle between North and South heated up he attempted to avoid confrontation but also protect the safety of his troops. After surrendering Fort Sumter, he and his men removed to New York.
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