charleston, 10 April, 1861.
No one now doubts that Lincoln intends War. The delay on his
part is only to complete his preparations. All here is ready on our side. Our
delay therefore is to his advantage, and our disadvantage. Let us take Fort
Sumter, before we have to fight the fleet and the Fort. General Beauregard will
not act without your order. Let me suggest to you to send the order to him to
begin the attack as soon as he is ready. Virginia is excited by the
preparations, and a bold stroke on our side will complete her purposes. Policy
and Prudence are urgent upon us to begin at once. Let me urge the order to attack
most seriously upon you.
L. T. Wigfall.
SOURCE: Louise Wigfall Wright, A Southern Girl in
’61, p. 36-7
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