Tully McCrea quote
Dublin Core
Title
Tully McCrea quote
Subject
United States Military Academy -- Cadet life -- 1857-1862
Description
Audio recording
Publisher
United States Military Academy
Date
2021-03-22
Contributor
Reba Thomas
Rights
Public Domain (see USMA Library Terms of Use)
Format
.mp3
Language
Eng
Type
Sound recording
Identifier
Tully_003.mp3
Sound Item Type Metadata
Original Format
paper
Duration
00:00:54
Bit Rate/Frequency
192 kbit/s
Transcription
“…my thoughts are with Major Anderson and his little band who are fighting so bravely against such fearful odds at Fort Sumter. There has been great anxiety and excitement for fresh news here all day. And every fresh arrival adds to the excitement, the morning papers stated that war had actually begun and this evening we hear that Fort Sumter and the Harriet Lane are on fire and one of the vessels of war sunk. This news is not believed, and we pray that it turns out to be false. It is dreadful to be placed in suspense at such a critical time, but as the telegraph wires are in the possession of the secessionists and we have to endure it. I hope that the Government with be successful in succoring the gallant Major Anderson, for he done his duty bravely and faithfully. But be his fate what it will, he has an enviable position, and his name will forever have a bright spot in American history.”
Collection
Citation
Cadet Andy Rodriguez and USMA Theatre Arts Guild & Dialectic Society, “Tully McCrea quote,” U.S. Military Academy Library Exhibits, accessed April 23, 2024, https://usmalibrary.omeka.net/items/show/75.