Brooks to Crane and Chandler, instructions to clear sap of all obstacles, August 24 1863
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Instructions sent to Crane and Chandler by order of Brooks, that they will twice in each turn of duty examine the whole line of trenches from the 1st Parallel to the Head of the Sap, clearing it of all obstacles. Brooks also writes that obstructions put in by the Guard must be removed by them, or their refusal to do so reported.
Letter, 1863 August 26, Walker to Brooks, recommending another sap roller
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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.
Letter, 1863 August 26, Walker to Brooks, recommending another sap roller
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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.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Barnard to Brooks, regarding maps of Charleston Harbor
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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.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
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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.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
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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.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Suess to Brooks, on connecting saps and trenches
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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.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Barnard to Brooks, regarding maps of Charleston Harbor
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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.
Sketch and plan of direct communication with the front along the beach
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Suess' sketch and written description of the plan of forming a direct communication along and parallel to the beach, connecting forward lines. Includes detailed drawing of trenches, 4th and 5th Parallels.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
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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.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
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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.
Sketch and plan of direct communication with the front along the beach
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Suess' sketch and written description of the plan of forming a direct communication along and parallel to the beach, connecting forward lines. Includes detailed drawing of trenches, 4th and 5th Parallels.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Suess to Brooks, on connecting saps and trenches
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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.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
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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.
Sketch and plan of direct communication with the front along the beach
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Suess' sketch and written description of the plan of forming a direct communication along and parallel to the beach, connecting forward lines. Includes detailed drawing of trenches, 4th and 5th Parallels.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Barnard to Brooks, regarding maps of Charleston Harbor
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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.
Letter, 1863 August 29, unknown to Brooks, regarding a plan for Forts Gregg and Wagner
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Letter to Brooks from Unknown, regarding a plan for Forts Gregg and Wagner. Fort Johnson is also mentioned.
Dr. Grant and his calcium light lighting up Fort Wagner, sketch
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Sketch of Dr. Grant and his calcium light lighting up Fort Wagner. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 2
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Front of envelope, containing papers relating to Fort Wagner
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Front of envelope containing the words, "Papers relating to Fort Wagner its capture, assault, etc." Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Dr. Grant and his calcium light lighting up Fort Wagner, sketch
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Sketch of Dr. Grant and his calcium light lighting up Fort Wagner. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 6
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Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 5
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Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 4
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Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 8
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Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 3
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