This Letter-Signed by N. B. Porter, who was President of the South Carolina Senate, is written to Governor Pickens informing him of the confirmation of R. G. M. Dunovant as Brigadier General and Roswell L. Ripley as Lt. Col. of the Battalion of Artillery.  This document is on blue paper and in excellent condition.


                                                                                                                                 “In the Senate
                                                                                                                                January 28, 1861

                                           To His Excellency

                                      Governor Pickens

                               Sir

                                                                       I beg leave to inform you that the Senate 
                                    have confirmed the nominations of R. G. M. Dunovant as 
                                    Brigadier General, and R. S. Ripley Lieut.  Colonel of the 
                                    Battalion of Artillery.

                                                Very Respectfully

                                                    Yr. Obdt. Servt.,

                                            N. B. Porter

                                               President of the Senate”

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