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ANDERSON, Robert (1805-1871), General, U. S. Army. Autograph letter signed ("Robert Anderson") to Gen. L. Thomas, Cincinnati, 4 June 1861. 1 page, 4to. -- ANDERSON. Autograph sentiment signed ("Robert Anderson"), Crepon, Pa., 30 August 1861. 1 page, 8vo., ruled paper.
THE HERO OF SUMTER DISCUSSES REBEL ARMS SMUGGLERS AND LINCOLN'S FRIEND JOSHUA SPEED Two months after his gallant but futile defense of the Sumter garrison, Robert Anderson reports receiving intelligence about "certain parties in Louisville Ky." who were "engaged in furnishing, or forwarding, Revolvers, tents, Knapsacks &c to the rebels. Mr. Joshua Speed, a firm Union man and a man of sound judgment to whom I showed these papers, advises that no steps be now taken in this matter--greater harm than benefit to the cause would result from it." Anderson also reports about medical advice which will cause him to be away from Kentucky. However, the Union men there advised him that his departure for a few weeks would "be advantageous to the Union cause in that State." After the surrender of Sumter Anderson--a native Kentuckian--was made head of the Department of Kentucky, and then transferred to the Cumberland before retiring because of disability in 1863. In his 30 August autograph sentiment he writes: "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and Keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." Together 2 items. (2)
THE HERO OF SUMTER DISCUSSES REBEL ARMS SMUGGLERS AND LINCOLN'S FRIEND JOSHUA SPEED Two months after his gallant but futile defense of the Sumter garrison, Robert Anderson reports receiving intelligence about "certain parties in Louisville Ky." who were "engaged in furnishing, or forwarding, Revolvers, tents, Knapsacks &c to the rebels. Mr. Joshua Speed, a firm Union man and a man of sound judgment to whom I showed these papers, advises that no steps be now taken in this matter--greater harm than benefit to the cause would result from it." Anderson also reports about medical advice which will cause him to be away from Kentucky. However, the Union men there advised him that his departure for a few weeks would "be advantageous to the Union cause in that State." After the surrender of Sumter Anderson--a native Kentuckian--was made head of the Department of Kentucky, and then transferred to the Cumberland before retiring because of disability in 1863. In his 30 August autograph sentiment he writes: "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and Keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." Together 2 items. (2)