Charles H. Olmstead letter, 1862 April 12

Summary

Creator:

Olmstead, Charles H.

Date:

1862 April 12

Extent:

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Charles H. Olmstead letter, ms 3888, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Colonel Olmstead writes to Captain E. P. Lawton to inform him that Major General David Hamlin of the Federal Army sent a communication demanding the immediate surrender of Fort Pulaski to the forces of the United States at Tybee Island. Olmstead informs Hamlin that he sent word he would not surrender, and shortly thereafer the Fort came under attack, which continued throughout the night. Cut off from relief, Olmstead eventually yields the fort.

Biographical / historical:

The Battle of Fort Pulaski was fought April 10-11, 1862. Union forces conducted a 112-day siege before capturing Confederate-held Fort Pulaski resulting from a 30-hour bombardment. Colonel Charles H. Olmstead was the Commander of the fort.

Indexed terms

Names:

Olmstead, Charles H.
Lawton , Edward P.

Places:

Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence.
Fort Pulaski (Ga.) -- Siege, 1862.
Tybee Island (Ga.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Preferred citation:

Charles H. Olmstead letter, ms 3888, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.