War of the Rebellion: from the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies and Navies
    

I have possession of Sumter.

CHARLESTON, April 14, 1861.

Hon. L. P. WALKER:

I have possession of Sumter. Anderson and garrison on Isabel going in morning. None killed; two wounded. Quarters in ruins. Interior of fort damaged. Armament still effective against entrance to channel.

G. T. BEAUREGARD.

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CHARLESTON, April 14, 1861.

Hon. L. P. WALKER:

Fleet still outside. Can spare no guns yet, but hope to do so soon.

T. BEAUREGARD.

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