Monroe. They would establish schools at Port Royal, Beaufort, Hilton Head and St. Helena.

General David Hunter Chosen to head the new Dept of the SouthGeneral David Hunter, who had befriended himself to Abraham Lincoln was chosen as the first commander of the Department of the South. It encompassed operations in South Carolina, Georgia and the Florida east coast. Hunter was an abolitionist. In a few months he had issued a proclamation freeing the slaves in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida (overturned by President Lincoln) See General Hunter's General Order 11

General Hunter simply impressed the workers on the plantations creating ill-feelings and mistrust (especially since he used the plantation supervisors to assist in this impressment. He would do this again to fill the ranks of the 2nd South Carolinawhen he returned to the Department the following year. In the meantime during his absence the 1st Regiment was re-formed by volunteers.

Rufus Saxton Appointed Military GovernorMay 30 - Rufus Saxton replaced Edward Pierce at Port Royal in response to Congressional action, control passed to the War Department. . His duties were to supervise the growth and sale of cotton, to regulate labor, to direct the activities of new comers and settle them at suitable points over the several islands. (This is part of his orders.)

Edward Pierce Leaves Port RoyalWith the mission of Edward Pierce and the Treasury Department turned over to General Saxton and the Department of War Pierce wrote his 2nd and final report to Treasury Secretary Chase. (See Report)

Rufus Saxton's Oath for Superintendents"I, believing that negro