WASHINGTON, March 4, 1861.
Gov. F. W. PICKENS, Charleston, S.C.:
Do not permit any attack on Sumter without authority of Government of Confederated States. This is all important. Inaugural means war. There is strong ground for belief that re-enforcements will be speedily sent. Be vigilant.
LOUIS T. WIGFALL.
I concur, and believe this Government will act promptly.
L. Q. WASHINGTON.