PENSACOLA, April 17, 1861.
Hon. L. P. WALKER:
Large steamer with troops joined the fleet last night. Send me instructed officers of Artillery for my batteries.
BRAXTON BRAGG.
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PENSACOLA, April 17, 1861.
Hon. L. P. WALKER:
Another naval steamer arrived to-day. Col. Harvey Brown and several hundred men landed. Colonel B. informs me he will hold himself on the defensive.
BRAXTON BRAGG.