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NEW YORK HARBOR,
January 12, 1861.
COLONEL: I have the honor to report that I reached this post at 8 ½ o’clock this morning with my command, having been unable to reach Fort Sumter. I will make a detailed report without delay.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHARLES R. WOODS,
First Lieutenant, Ninth Infantry.
Col. H. L. SCOTT, A. D.C.