[JOHN SLIDELL TO PRESIDENT BUCHANAN.]
Washington, January 27, 1861.
My Dear Sir:—
I have seen in the Star, and heard from other parties, that Major Beauregard, who had been ordered to West Point as Superintendent of the Military Academy, and had entered on the discharge of his duties there, had been relieved from his command. May I take the liberty of asking you if this has been done with your approbation? Very respectfully, yours,
John Slidell.
[PRESIDENT BUCHANAN TO JOHN SLIDELL.]
Washington, January 29, 1861.
My Dear Sir:—
With every sentiment of personal friendship and regard, I am obliged to say, in answer to your note of Sunday, that I have full confidence in the Secretary of War; and his acts, in the line of his duty, are my own acts, for which I am responsible.
Yours, very respectfully,