April 9, 1861; The Charleston Mercury
One of the fortifications recently erected at the entrance of Little River, has been named as above, in honor of Capt. THOMAS RANDALL, a venerable citizen, residing in its neighborhood. The honor is well deserved, for, of all of our able citizens who have exerted their energies in preparing for the defence of our seacoast, none have exceeded Capt. RANDALL. He has generously and promptly contributed to the defence of his State, with provisions, labor and money. He has in early life experienced the woes of British tyranny in Dartmoor Prison, and he now acquires new strength and activity in furthering resistance to American tyrants. Fort Randall will be garrisoned by a detachment of artillery and the All Saints Rifles, and will present a formidable opposition to an invasion of its immediate vicinity.