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Letter, 1863 April 22, Macaulay to Brooks, providing updates on the Companies, page 3 National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Macaulay providing updates on the Companies, including their locations and activities. Macaulay also reports that the Iron Clads cannot do what was expected of them, and that they are a failure. Macaulay writes that they have seen in the papers some account of a fight between General Gillmore's command & a body of rebels, and that Macaulay hopes Brooks escaped safely.
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Letter, 1863 April 22, Macaulay to Brooks, providing updates on the Companies, page 4 National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Macaulay providing updates on the Companies, including their locations and activities. Macaulay also reports that the Iron Clads cannot do what was expected of them, and that they are a failure. Macaulay writes that they have seen in the papers some account of a fight between General Gillmore's command & a body of rebels, and that Macaulay hopes Brooks escaped safely.
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Letter, 1863 August 16, Suess to Brooks on methods of sapping National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Suess regarding the commencement of sapping operations. Suess writes that Capt. Walker has serious misgivings about the effectiveness of the fall sap, and that Capt. Walker proposes a different method of sapping, which was first used by the Turks in the 17th century.
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Letter, 1863 August 16, Suess to Brooks on methods of sapping National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Suess regarding the commencement of sapping operations. Suess writes that Capt. Walker has serious misgivings about the effectiveness of the fall sap, and that Capt. Walker proposes a different method of sapping, which was first used by the Turks in the 17th century.
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Letter, 1863 August 16, Suess to Brooks on methods of sapping National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Suess regarding the commencement of sapping operations. Suess writes that Capt. Walker has serious misgivings about the effectiveness of the fall sap, and that Capt. Walker proposes a different method of sapping, which was first used by the Turks in the 17th century.
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Letter, 1863 August 16, Suess to Brooks on methods of sapping National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Suess regarding the commencement of sapping operations. Suess writes that Capt. Walker has serious misgivings about the effectiveness of the fall sap, and that Capt. Walker proposes a different method of sapping, which was first used by the Turks in the 17th century.
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Letter, 1863 August 18, Lorigan to Brooks, regarding a Rebel torpedo found on Morris Island National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Lorigan providing drawings and a description of a Rebel floating torpedo picked up off of Morris Island on August 18th 1863.
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Letter, 1863 August 18, Lorigan to Brooks, regarding a Rebel torpedo found on Morris Island National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Lorigan providing drawings and a description of a Rebel floating torpedo picked up off of Morris Island on August 18th 1863.
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Letter, 1863 August 20, Lorigan to Brooks, diagram of a Rebel torpedo National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Lorigan providing drawings and a description of a Rebel floating torpedo picked up off of Morris Island on August 18th 1863.
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Letter, 1863 August 20, Lorigan to Brooks, diagram of a Rebel torpedo National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Lorigan providing drawings and a description of a Rebel floating torpedo picked up off of Morris Island on August 18th 1863.
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Letter, 1863 August 26, Walker to Brooks, recommending another sap roller National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Walker, suggesting that another sap roller be immediately got up to the 4th parallel, and that another sap be started on the higher grounds to the right. Walker states that this can be done as to make a decided advance, and will not interfere with the firing of mortars upon the enemy's rifle pits.
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Letter, 1863 August 26, Walker to Brooks, recommending another sap roller National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Walker, suggesting that another sap roller be immediately got up to the 4th parallel, and that another sap be started on the higher grounds to the right. Walker states that this can be done as to make a decided advance, and will not interfere with the firing of mortars upon the enemy's rifle pits.
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Letter, 1863 August 28, Barnard to Brooks, regarding maps of Charleston Harbor National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Barnard stating that Barnard is aware that copies of a chart of Charleston Harbor sent to Brooks previously must be erroneous. Barnard writes that it is necessary to issue a new edition of this map, and would be greatly gratified to receive some suggestions from Brooks for its improvement.
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Letter, 1863 August 28, Barnard to Brooks, regarding maps of Charleston Harbor National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Barnard stating that Barnard is aware that copies of a chart of Charleston Harbor sent to Brooks previously must be erroneous. Barnard writes that it is necessary to issue a new edition of this map, and would be greatly gratified to receive some suggestions from Brooks for its improvement.
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Letter, 1863 August 28, Barnard to Brooks, regarding maps of Charleston Harbor National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Barnard stating that Barnard is aware that copies of a chart of Charleston Harbor sent to Brooks previously must be erroneous. Barnard writes that it is necessary to issue a new edition of this map, and would be greatly gratified to receive some suggestions from Brooks for its improvement.
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Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore National Park Service Letter to Gillmore from Brooks requesting that the Battery of 4-8" Mortars now in the right of the 3rd Parallel be moved forward to the 2nd Parallel. Brooks also recommends that field guns be placed in Battery in the 5th Parallel. A response from Gillmore, dated 1863-08-28, is included, stating that positions will be prepared for the 8" mortar & two field pieces in the 5th parallel, but they will not be placed there until further orders.
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Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore National Park Service Letter to Gillmore from Brooks requesting that the Battery of 4-8" Mortars now in the right of the 3rd Parallel be moved forward to the 2nd Parallel. Brooks also recommends that field guns be placed in Battery in the 5th Parallel. A response from Gillmore, dated 1863-08-28, is included, stating that positions will be prepared for the 8" mortar & two field pieces in the 5th parallel, but they will not be placed there until further orders.
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Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore National Park Service Letter to Gillmore from Brooks requesting that the Battery of 4-8" Mortars now in the right of the 3rd Parallel be moved forward to the 2nd Parallel. Brooks also recommends that field guns be placed in Battery in the 5th Parallel. A response from Gillmore, dated 1863-08-28, is included, stating that positions will be prepared for the 8" mortar & two field pieces in the 5th parallel, but they will not be placed there until further orders.
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Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore National Park Service Letter to Gillmore from Brooks requesting that the Battery of 4-8" Mortars now in the right of the 3rd Parallel be moved forward to the 2nd Parallel. Brooks also recommends that field guns be placed in Battery in the 5th Parallel. A response from Gillmore, dated 1863-08-28, is included, stating that positions will be prepared for the 8" mortar & two field pieces in the 5th parallel, but they will not be placed there until further orders.
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Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore National Park Service Letter to Gillmore from Brooks requesting that the Battery of 4-8" Mortars now in the right of the 3rd Parallel be moved forward to the 2nd Parallel. Brooks also recommends that field guns be placed in Battery in the 5th Parallel. A response from Gillmore, dated 1863-08-28, is included, stating that positions will be prepared for the 8" mortar & two field pieces in the 5th parallel, but they will not be placed there until further orders.
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Letter, 1863 August 28, Suess to Brooks, on connecting saps and trenches National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Suess recommending to connect all the ends of saps and trenches abutting on the beach by a trench, which would be furnished with a double parapet. This is because of increased apprehension of a flanking attack upon the right by way of the beach. Suess writes that he thinks the work could be performed at night.
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Letter, 1863 August 28, Suess to Brooks, on connecting saps and trenches National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Suess recommending to connect all the ends of saps and trenches abutting on the beach by a trench, which would be furnished with a double parapet. This is because of increased apprehension of a flanking attack upon the right by way of the beach. Suess writes that he thinks the work could be performed at night.
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Letter, 1863 August 29, unknown to Brooks, regarding a plan for Forts Gregg and Wagner National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Unknown, regarding a plan for Forts Gregg and Wagner. Fort Johnson is also mentioned.
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1863-08-29
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Letter, 1863 August 31, Randlett to Brooks, reporting the number of casualties National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Randlett reporting the names of three men who were killed or wounded from explosion of torpedoes while Randlett was on duty with his command in Advance Trenches on the night of August 31st, 1863.
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Letter, 1863 August 31, Randlett to Brooks, reporting the number of casualties National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Randlett reporting the names of three men who were killed or wounded from explosion of torpedoes while Randlett was on duty with his command in Advance Trenches on the night of August 31st, 1863.
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Letter, 1863 December 1, J.L. Suers (Fort Wagner) National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 1, J.L. Suers (Fort Wagner) National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 11, Eaton to Brooks, reporting the number of torpedoes seen in front of Ft. Wagner National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the number of large and small torpedoes he has seen at Ft. Wagner. Eaton writes that Wilcken can provide a more definite account. Eaton also reports that he thinks the firing would have been called "Moderate" compared with that against the approaches during the siege.
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Letter, 1863 December 11, Eaton to Brooks, reporting the number of torpedoes seen in front of Ft. Wagner National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the number of large and small torpedoes he has seen at Ft. Wagner. Eaton writes that Wilcken can provide a more definite account. Eaton also reports that he thinks the firing would have been called "Moderate" compared with that against the approaches during the siege.
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Letter, 1863 December 12, James H Harrold (Folly Isle) to T.B. Brooks, page 1 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 12, James H Harrold (Folly Isle) to T.B. Brooks, page 2 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 12, James H Harrold (Folly Isle) to T.B. Brooks, page 3 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 12, James H Harrold (Folly Isle) to T.B. Brooks, page 4 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, page 1 National Park Service Letter to Gillmore from Rumsey containing a proposal for building a spy boat. Rumsey's proposal includes detailed plans for a narrow metallic vessel, including the propelling power, ballast, doors, and roof. Gillmore responded that this plan is to be examined & reported upon by Major Brooks. Major Brooks wrote that the boat described is deficient in two ways, and he suggested that Rumsey be sent for and examined in reference to scouting duty.
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Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, page 2 National Park Service Letter to Gillmore from Rumsey containing a proposal for building a spy boat. Rumsey's proposal includes detailed plans for a narrow metallic vessel, including the propelling power, ballast, doors, and roof. Gillmore responded that this plan is to be examined & reported upon by Major Brooks. Major Brooks wrote that the boat described is deficient in two ways, and he suggested that Rumsey be sent for and examined in reference to scouting duty.
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Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, page 3 National Park Service Letter to Gillmore from Rumsey containing a proposal for building a spy boat. Rumsey's proposal includes detailed plans for a narrow metallic vessel, including the propelling power, ballast, doors, and roof. Gillmore responded that this plan is to be examined & reported upon by Major Brooks. Major Brooks wrote that the boat described is deficient in two ways, and he suggested that Rumsey be sent for and examined in reference to scouting duty.
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Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, page 4 National Park Service Letter to Gillmore from Rumsey containing a proposal for building a spy boat. Rumsey's proposal includes detailed plans for a narrow metallic vessel, including the propelling power, ballast, doors, and roof. Gillmore responded that this plan is to be examined & reported upon by Major Brooks. Major Brooks wrote that the boat described is deficient in two ways, and he suggested that Rumsey be sent for and examined in reference to scouting duty.
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Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, page 4 ( National Park Service Letter to Gillmore from Rumsey containing a proposal for building a spy boat. Rumsey's proposal includes detailed plans for a narrow metallic vessel, including the propelling power, ballast, doors, and roof. Gillmore responded that this plan is to be examined & reported upon by Major Brooks. Major Brooks wrote that the boat described is deficient in two ways, and he suggested that Rumsey be sent for and examined in reference to scouting duty.
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Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, page 4 ( National Park Service Letter to Gillmore from Rumsey containing a proposal for building a spy boat. Rumsey's proposal includes detailed plans for a narrow metallic vessel, including the propelling power, ballast, doors, and roof. Gillmore responded that this plan is to be examined & reported upon by Major Brooks. Major Brooks wrote that the boat described is deficient in two ways, and he suggested that Rumsey be sent for and examined in reference to scouting duty.
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Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, page 5 National Park Service Letter to Gillmore from Rumsey containing a proposal for building a spy boat. Rumsey's proposal includes detailed plans for a narrow metallic vessel, including the propelling power, ballast, doors, and roof. Gillmore responded that this plan is to be examined & reported upon by Major Brooks. Major Brooks wrote that the boat described is deficient in two ways, and he suggested that Rumsey be sent for and examined in reference to scouting duty.
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Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, page 6 National Park Service Letter to Gillmore from Rumsey containing a proposal for building a spy boat. Rumsey's proposal includes detailed plans for a narrow metallic vessel, including the propelling power, ballast, doors, and roof. Gillmore responded that this plan is to be examined & reported upon by Major Brooks. Major Brooks wrote that the boat described is deficient in two ways, and he suggested that Rumsey be sent for and examined in reference to scouting duty.
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Letter, 1863 December 16, Brayton to Brooks, defining heavy Rebel firing National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Brayton reporting on what constitutes heavy firing. Brayton states that he has consulted with Battery Commanders, and that their opinions on what constitutes heavy firing vary between 75 and 125 shots per hour. Brayton then reports the number of shots over time fired from Moultrie and from Rebel batteries on James and Sullivan's islands. He writes that his own opinion formed from consultation and personal observation is that from 100 to 123 shots per hour now constitute heavy firing from the Rebel batteries.
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Letter, 1863 December 16, Brayton to Brooks, defining heavy Rebel firing National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Brayton reporting on what constitutes heavy firing. Brayton states that he has consulted with Battery Commanders, and that their opinions on what constitutes heavy firing vary between 75 and 125 shots per hour. Brayton then reports the number of shots over time fired from Moultrie and from Rebel batteries on James and Sullivan's islands. He writes that his own opinion formed from consultation and personal observation is that from 100 to 123 shots per hour now constitute heavy firing from the Rebel batteries.
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Letter, 1863 December 16, Brayton to Brooks, defining heavy Rebel firing National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Brayton reporting on what constitutes heavy firing. Brayton states that he has consulted with Battery Commanders, and that their opinions on what constitutes heavy firing vary between 75 and 125 shots per hour. Brayton then reports the number of shots over time fired from Moultrie and from Rebel batteries on James and Sullivan's islands. He writes that his own opinion formed from consultation and personal observation is that from 100 to 123 shots per hour now constitute heavy firing from the Rebel batteries.
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Letter, 1863 December 16, Suess to Brooks, regarding Rebel firing and work done during the siege National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Suess in response to eleven questions sent to Suess by Brooks previously. Questions were in relation to rebel firing, how much work was done at night, and how much of the work was shoveling dirt. Suess also compared work done by soldiers during the siege to work done by citizens in civil life.
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Letter, 1863 December 16, Suess to Brooks, regarding Rebel firing and work done during the siege National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Suess in response to eleven questions sent to Suess by Brooks previously. Questions were in relation to rebel firing, how much work was done at night, and how much of the work was shovelling dirt. Suess also compared work done by soldiers during the siege to work done by citizens in civil life.
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Letter, 1863 December 16, Suess to Brooks, regarding Rebel firing and work done during the siege National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Suess in response to eleven questions sent to Suess by Brooks previously. Questions were in relation to rebel firing, how much work was done at night, and how much of the work was shovelling dirt. Suess also compared work done by soldiers during the siege to work done by citizens in civil life.
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Letter, 1863 December 16, Suess to Brooks, regarding Rebel firing and work done during the siege National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Suess in response to eleven questions sent to Suess by Brooks previously. Questions were in relation to rebel firing, how much work was done at night, and how much of the work was shovelling dirt. Suess also compared work done by soldiers during the siege to work done by citizens in civil life.
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Letter, 1863 December 17, Crane to Brooks, on torpedoes found in front of Fort Wagner [Recto] National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Crane responding to Major Brooks' request to know the number of torpedoes found in front of Fort Wagner. Crane reports a total of 44, which were all of the plunger kind. Crane also reports seeing 5 of the patent torpedoes.
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Letter, 1863 December 17, Crane to Brooks, on torpedoes found in front of Fort Wagner [Verso] National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Crane responding to Major Brooks' request to know the number of torpedoes found in front of Fort Wagner. Crane reports a total of 44, which were all of the plunger kind. Crane also reports seeing 5 of the patent torpedoes.
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Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 1 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 2 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 3 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 4 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 19, T.B. Brooks (Folly Island) to Dalrymple [Recto] National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 19, T.B. Brooks (Folly Island) to Dalrymple [Verso] National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 22, Eaton to Brooks, reporting dimensions and weight of filled sand bags National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the average dimensions and weight of filled sand bags.
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Letter, 1863 December 22, Eaton to Brooks, reporting dimensions and weight of filled sand bags National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the average dimensions and weight of filled sand bags.
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Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 1 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 2 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 3 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 4 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 December 28, Wilcken to Brooks, on an arrangement for exploding torpedoes [Recto] National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Wilcken stating that a sketch of an arrangement for exploding torpedoes is enclosed. Wilcken also provides the names of the officers who assisted him in the sapping operations and in building splinter-proofs. Wilcken writes that to the best of his knowledge nine (9) torpedoes exploded accidentally during the siege.
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Letter, 1863 December 28, Wilcken to Brooks, on an arrangement for exploding torpedoes [Verso] National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Wilcken stating that a sketch of an arrangement for exploding torpedoes is enclosed. Wilcken also provides the names of the officers who assisted him in the sapping operations and in building splinter-proofs. Wilcken writes that to the best of his knowledge nine (9) torpedoes exploded accidentally during the siege.
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Letter, 1863 December 7, Brooks to Smith, regarding the Requa Battery National Park Service Letter to Smith from Brooks responding to an inquiry concerning the "Requa Battery". Brooks writes that five pieces of the Billinghurst and Requa Rifle Battery were used in the siege operations against Fort Wagner as defensive guns of position, and that they constituted the most important part of the artillery depended on for defense in the advanced trenches. Brooks writes more about the guns' performance, and states that his ideas will be contained in a report to General Gillmore.
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Letter, 1863 December 7, Brooks to Smith, regarding the Requa Battery National Park Service Letter to Smith from Brooks responding to an inquiry concerning the "Requa Battery". Brooks writes that five pieces of the Billinghurst and Requa Rifle Battery were used in the siege operations against Fort Wagner as defensive guns of position, and that they constituted the most important part of the artillery depended on for defense in the advanced trenches. Brooks writes more about the guns' performance, and states that his ideas will be contained in a report to General Gillmore.
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Letter, 1863 December 7, Brooks to Smith, regarding the Requa Battery National Park Service Letter to Smith from Brooks responding to an inquiry concerning the "Requa Battery". Brooks writes that five pieces of the Billinghurst and Requa Rifle Battery were used in the siege operations against Fort Wagner as defensive guns of position, and that they constituted the most important part of the artillery depended on for defense in the advanced trenches. Brooks writes more about the guns' performance, and states that his ideas will be contained in a report to General Gillmore.
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Letter, 1863 December 7, Smith to Brooks, regarding the Requa Battery National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Smith stating that Smith and Mr. Bradley own the Patent from Billinghurst & Requa, and that a printed pamphlet of reprints is enclosed where Brooks will find all of his inquiries regarding the guns answered, except as to operations in the field. Smith writes that he has a great personal feeling in seeing the Batteries tested.
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1863-10-30
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Letter, 1863 December 9, Lt. Baldwin to Brooks, regarding iron gabions and sap rollers, page 1 National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Lt. Baldwin regarding the materials and labor required for the manufacture of sap rollers with iron gabions. Weights, dimensions, and cost are also provided.
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Letter, 1863 December 9, Lt. Baldwin to Brooks, regarding iron gabions and sap rollers, page 2 National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Lt. Baldwin regarding the materials and labor required for the manufacture of sap rollers with iron gabions. Weights, dimensions, and cost are also provided.
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Letter, 1863 December 9, Lt. Baldwin to Brooks, regarding iron gabions and sap rollers, page 3 National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Lt. Baldwin regarding the materials and labor required for the manufacture of sap rollers with iron gabions. Weights, dimensions, and cost are also provided.
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Letter, 1863 December 9, Lt. Baldwin to Brooks, regarding iron gabions and sap rollers, page 4 National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Lt. Baldwin regarding the materials and labor required for the manufacture of sap rollers with iron gabions. Weights, dimensions, and cost are also provided.
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Letter, 1863 January 10, P. Maguire to T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head), page 1 Fort Pulaski National Monument
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Letter, 1863 January 10, P. Maguire to T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head), page 2 Fort Pulaski National Monument
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Letter, 1863 January 10, P. Maguire to T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head), page 3 Fort Pulaski National Monument
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Letter, 1863 January 10, P. Maguire to T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head), page 4 Fort Pulaski National Monument
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Letter, 1863 July 30, Alfred H. Terry (Morris Island) National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 July 30, Alfred H. Terry (Morris Island) National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 November 15, Eaton to Brooks, regarding bombproofs in Fort Wagner National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the effect of their bombardment on the enemy's bombproofs in Fort Wagner.
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Letter, 1863 November 15, Eaton to Brooks, regarding bombproofs in Fort Wagner National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the effect of their bombardment on the enemy's bombproofs in Fort Wagner.
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Letter, 1863 November 15, Eaton to Brooks, regarding bombproofs in Fort Wagner National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the effect of their bombardment on the enemy's bombproofs in Fort Wagner.
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Letter, 1863 November 17, Camp of volunteer engineers to Brooks National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 November 17, Camp of volunteer engineers to Brooks, page 1 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 November 17, Camp of volunteer engineers to Brooks, page 3 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 November 17, Camp of volunteer engineers to Brooks, page 4 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 1 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 2 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 3 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 4 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 5 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 6 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 7 National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Talcott, including detailed information on Parrott guns in Fort Putnam (Gregg), Battery Chatfield, and Fort Strong (Wagner). Facts are provided for each gun, such as the date of bursting, number of rounds fired before bursting, the number of pieces each gun burst into, and how far the pieces were thrown. Descriptions of any fractures are provided, as well as other observations on the conditions of the guns after bursting.
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Talcott, including detailed information on Parrott guns in Fort Putnam (Gregg), Battery Chatfield, and Fort Strong (Wagner). Facts are provided for each gun, such as the date of bursting, number of rounds fired before bursting, the number of pieces each gun burst into, and how far the pieces were thrown. Descriptions of any fractures are provided, as well as other observations on the conditions of the guns after bursting.
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Talcott, including detailed information on Parrott guns in Fort Putnam (Gregg), Battery Chatfield, and Fort Strong (Wagner). Facts are provided for each gun, such as the date of bursting, number of rounds fired before bursting, the number of pieces each gun burst into, and how far the pieces were thrown. Descriptions of any fractures are provided, as well as other observations on the conditions of the guns after bursting.
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Talcott, including detailed information on Parrott guns in Fort Putnam (Gregg), Battery Chatfield, and Fort Strong (Wagner). Facts are provided for each gun, such as the date of bursting, number of rounds fired before bursting, the number of pieces each gun burst into, and how far the pieces were thrown. Descriptions of any fractures are provided, as well as other observations on the conditions of the guns after bursting.
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Talcott, including detailed information on Parrott guns in Fort Putnam (Gregg), Battery Chatfield, and Fort Strong (Wagner). Facts are provided for each gun, such as the date of bursting, number of rounds fired before bursting, the number of pieces each gun burst into, and how far the pieces were thrown. Descriptions of any fractures are provided, as well as other observations on the conditions of the guns after bursting.
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Talcott, including detailed information on Parrott guns in Fort Putnam (Gregg), Battery Chatfield, and Fort Strong (Wagner). Facts are provided for each gun, such as the date of bursting, number of rounds fired before bursting, the number of pieces each gun burst into, and how far the pieces were thrown. Descriptions of any fractures are provided, as well as other observations on the conditions of the guns after bursting.
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Letter, 1863 October 25, Department of the South (Folly Island) to H.H. [Recto] National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 October 25, Department of the South (Folly Island) to H.H. [Verso] National Park Service
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Letter, 1863 April 22, Macaulay to Brooks, providing updates on the Companies, ...
Letter, 1863 April 22, Macaulay to Brooks, providing updates on the Companies, ...
Letter, 1863 August 16, Suess to Brooks on methods of sapping
Letter, 1863 August 16, Suess to Brooks on methods of sapping
Letter, 1863 August 16, Suess to Brooks on methods of sapping
Letter, 1863 August 16, Suess to Brooks on methods of sapping
Letter, 1863 August 18, Lorigan to Brooks, regarding a Rebel torpedo found on ...
Letter, 1863 August 18, Lorigan to Brooks, regarding a Rebel torpedo found on ...
Letter, 1863 August 20, Lorigan to Brooks, diagram of a Rebel torpedo
Letter, 1863 August 20, Lorigan to Brooks, diagram of a Rebel torpedo
Letter, 1863 August 26, Walker to Brooks, recommending another sap roller
Letter, 1863 August 26, Walker to Brooks, recommending another sap roller
Letter, 1863 August 28, Barnard to Brooks, regarding maps of Charleston Harbor
Letter, 1863 August 28, Barnard to Brooks, regarding maps of Charleston Harbor
Letter, 1863 August 28, Barnard to Brooks, regarding maps of Charleston Harbor
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
Letter, 1863 August 28, Suess to Brooks, on connecting saps and trenches
Letter, 1863 August 28, Suess to Brooks, on connecting saps and trenches
Letter, 1863 August 29, unknown to Brooks, regarding a plan for Forts Gregg and ...
Letter, 1863 August 31, Randlett to Brooks, reporting the number of casualties
Letter, 1863 August 31, Randlett to Brooks, reporting the number of casualties
Letter, 1863 December 1, J.L. Suers (Fort Wagner)
Letter, 1863 December 1, J.L. Suers (Fort Wagner)
Letter, 1863 December 11, Eaton to Brooks, reporting the number of torpedoes ...
Letter, 1863 December 11, Eaton to Brooks, reporting the number of torpedoes ...
Letter, 1863 December 12, James H Harrold (Folly Isle) to T.B. Brooks, page 1
Letter, 1863 December 12, James H Harrold (Folly Isle) to T.B. Brooks, page 2
Letter, 1863 December 12, James H Harrold (Folly Isle) to T.B. Brooks, page 3
Letter, 1863 December 12, James H Harrold (Folly Isle) to T.B. Brooks, page 4
Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, ...
Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, ...
Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, ...
Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, ...
Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, ...
Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, ...
Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, ...
Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, ...
Letter, 1863 December 16, Brayton to Brooks, defining heavy Rebel firing
Letter, 1863 December 16, Brayton to Brooks, defining heavy Rebel firing
Letter, 1863 December 16, Brayton to Brooks, defining heavy Rebel firing
Letter, 1863 December 16, Suess to Brooks, regarding Rebel firing and work done ...
Letter, 1863 December 16, Suess to Brooks, regarding Rebel firing and work done ...
Letter, 1863 December 16, Suess to Brooks, regarding Rebel firing and work done ...
Letter, 1863 December 16, Suess to Brooks, regarding Rebel firing and work done ...
Letter, 1863 December 17, Crane to Brooks, on torpedoes found in front of Fort ...
Letter, 1863 December 17, Crane to Brooks, on torpedoes found in front of Fort ...
Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 1
Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 2
Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 3
Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 4
Letter, 1863 December 19, T.B. Brooks (Folly Island) to Dalrymple [Recto]
Letter, 1863 December 19, T.B. Brooks (Folly Island) to Dalrymple [Verso]
Letter, 1863 December 22, Eaton to Brooks, reporting dimensions and weight of ...
Letter, 1863 December 22, Eaton to Brooks, reporting dimensions and weight of ...
Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 1
Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 2
Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 3
Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 4
Letter, 1863 December 28, Wilcken to Brooks, on an arrangement for exploding ...
Letter, 1863 December 28, Wilcken to Brooks, on an arrangement for exploding ...
Letter, 1863 December 7, Brooks to Smith, regarding the Requa Battery
Letter, 1863 December 7, Brooks to Smith, regarding the Requa Battery
Letter, 1863 December 7, Brooks to Smith, regarding the Requa Battery
Letter, 1863 December 7, Smith to Brooks, regarding the Requa Battery
Letter, 1863 December 9, Lt. Baldwin to Brooks, regarding iron gabions and sap ...
Letter, 1863 December 9, Lt. Baldwin to Brooks, regarding iron gabions and sap ...
Letter, 1863 December 9, Lt. Baldwin to Brooks, regarding iron gabions and sap ...
Letter, 1863 December 9, Lt. Baldwin to Brooks, regarding iron gabions and sap ...
Letter, 1863 January 10, P. Maguire to T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head), page 1
Letter, 1863 January 10, P. Maguire to T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head), page 2
Letter, 1863 January 10, P. Maguire to T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head), page 3
Letter, 1863 January 10, P. Maguire to T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head), page 4
Letter, 1863 July 30, Alfred H. Terry (Morris Island)
Letter, 1863 July 30, Alfred H. Terry (Morris Island)
Letter, 1863 November 15, Eaton to Brooks, regarding bombproofs in Fort Wagner
Letter, 1863 November 15, Eaton to Brooks, regarding bombproofs in Fort Wagner
Letter, 1863 November 15, Eaton to Brooks, regarding bombproofs in Fort Wagner
Letter, 1863 November 17, Camp of volunteer engineers to Brooks
Letter, 1863 November 17, Camp of volunteer engineers to Brooks, page 1
Letter, 1863 November 17, Camp of volunteer engineers to Brooks, page 3
Letter, 1863 November 17, Camp of volunteer engineers to Brooks, page 4
Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 1
Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 2
Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 3
Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 4
Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 5
Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 6
Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 7
Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks
Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks
Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks
Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks
Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks
Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks
Letter, 1863 October 25, Department of the South (Folly Island) to H.H. [Recto]
Letter, 1863 October 25, Department of the South (Folly Island) to H.H. [Verso]
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