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act of treason, which I consider it. The U. S. steamer Crusader is coaling here, and I understand will be dispatched with these supplies. These are certainly singular peace measures, truly.

W. H. H.

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JACKSON, MISS, March 25, 1861.

L. P. WALKER:

Mississippi troops will probably arrive in Mobile on the 28th or 29th. Is it desired that arms, ammunition, and camp equipage should be sent? I much regret the unavoidable delays.

JOHN J. PETTUS.

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COMMANDANT'S OFFICE, NAVY - YARD,

Warrington, March 25, 1861.

Brigadier General BRAXTON BRAGG,

Commanding Forces near Pensacola:

SIR: I have been directed by the honorable Secretary of the Navy of the Confederate States to assume the command of this yard, and to render you any in my power to carry out the military operations now in progress. It will afford me great pleasure to co - operate with you, and to do all in [my] power to aid in the cause in which we are both engaged.

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

D. N. INGRAHAM,

Commandant.

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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

Tallahaussee, [March] 26, 1861.

Honorable L. P . WALKER:

The regiment will arrive at Columbus by 6 a. m. on the 7th of April. Can you arrange for transportation, &c., from that point to Pensacola?

Respectfully,

M. S. PERRY.

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MILLEDGEVILLE, March 26, 1861.

Honorable L. P. WALKER:

We find we cannot get Captains Smith's and Aderhold's companies ready before Tuesfay. We will muster all in at one time. Please withhold orders for them.

JOSEPH E. BROWN.

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FORT MORGAN, March 28, 1861.

Honorable L. P. WALKER,

Secretary of War:

MY DEAR SIR: If you wish that your Alabama volunteers, in the event of war, should not disgrace themselves and the Confederacy, you must send me more officers. The material is good, but officers and men