Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, page 4 (
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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.
Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, page 6
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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.
Report by Crane, on Rebel firing at Fort Wagner, December 15 1863
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Report by Crane on the amount of Rebel firing on working parties in front of Fort Wagner. Crane writes that the fire upon the fatigue parties was sometimes more, at other times less.
Report by Crane, on Rebel firing at Fort Wagner, December 15 1863
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Report by Crane on the amount of Rebel firing on working parties in front of Fort Wagner. Crane writes that the fire upon the fatigue parties was sometimes more, at other times less.
Report by Crane, on Rebel firing at Fort Wagner, December 15 1863
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Report by Crane on the amount of Rebel firing on working parties in front of Fort Wagner. Crane writes that the fire upon the fatigue parties was sometimes more, at other times less.
Letter, 1863 December 16, Suess to Brooks, regarding Rebel firing and work done during the siege
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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.
Letter, 1863 December 16, Suess to Brooks, regarding Rebel firing and work done during the siege
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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.
Letter, 1863 December 16, Suess to Brooks, regarding Rebel firing and work done during the siege
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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.
Letter, 1863 December 16, Brayton to Brooks, defining heavy Rebel firing
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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.
Letter, 1863 December 16, Brayton to Brooks, defining heavy Rebel firing
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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.
Letter, 1863 December 16, Brayton to Brooks, defining heavy Rebel firing
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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.
Letter, 1863 December 16, Suess to Brooks, regarding Rebel firing and work done during the siege
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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.
Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 4
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Letter, 1863 December 17, Crane to Brooks, on torpedoes found in front of Fort Wagner [Recto]
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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.
Letter, 1863 December 17, Crane to Brooks, on torpedoes found in front of Fort Wagner [Verso]
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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.
Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 1
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Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 3
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Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 2
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Letter, 1863 December 19, T.B. Brooks (Folly Island) to Dalrymple [Recto]
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Letter, 1863 December 22, Eaton to Brooks, reporting dimensions and weight of filled sand bags
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Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the average dimensions and weight of filled sand bags.
Letter, 1863 December 22, Eaton to Brooks, reporting dimensions and weight of filled sand bags
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Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the average dimensions and weight of filled sand bags.
Letter, 1863 December 28, Wilcken to Brooks, on an arrangement for exploding torpedoes [Verso]
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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.
Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 4
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Letter, 1863 December 28, Wilcken to Brooks, on an arrangement for exploding torpedoes [Recto]
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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.
Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 3
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Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 1
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Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 2
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Envelope: Steam Whistle Signals Devised by Major T.B. Brooks, A.D.C. [Recto]
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Front & back of envelope containing the words 'Steam Whistle Signals Devised by Major T.B. Brooks A.D.C. for the use of the U.S. Army Steam Transports in Department of the South. 1864
Envelope: Steam Whistle Signals Devised by Major T.B. Brooks, A.D.C. [Verso]
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Front & back of envelope containing the words 'Steam Whistle Signals Devised by Major T.B. Brooks A.D.C. for the use of the U.S. Army Steam Transports in Department of the South. 1864
Document on misconduct by D W Whitney, Adjutant General's Office, War Department, parge 4
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Document on misconduct by D W Whitney, Adjutant General's Office, War Department, page 3
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Document on misconduct by D W Whitney, Adjutant General's Office, War Department, page 2
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List of the different kinds of Engineers tools, Morris Island, January 4, 1864
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Document on misconduct by D W Whitney, Adjutant General's Office, War Department, page 1
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Letter, 1864 January 5, Terry to Turner, recommending that Ferrand proceed with his plans for communicating by signal
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Letter to Turner from Terry stating that Ferrand has explained his plan for communicating by signal to Terry, and that a written description of his proposed apparature is enclosed. Terry recommends that Ferrand be directed to proceed with a trial and construct an apparature.
Letter, 1864 January 5, Terry to Turner, recommending that Ferrand proceed with his plans for communicating by signal
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Letter to Turner from Terry stating that Ferrand has explained his plan for communicating by signal to Terry, and that a written description of his proposed apparature is enclosed. Terry recommends that Ferrand be directed to proceed with a trial and construct an apparature.
Letter, 1864 January 5, Terry to Turner, recommending that Ferrand proceed with his plans for communicating by signal
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Letter to Turner from Terry stating that Ferrand has explained his plan for communicating by signal to Terry, and that a written description of his proposed apparature is enclosed. Terry recommends that Ferrand be directed to proceed with a trial and construct an apparature.
Clothing accounts, Adjutant General's Office, War Department
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Document on misconduct by Captain Hugh Harkins, Adjutant General's Office, War Department [Recto]
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Document on misconduct by Captain Hugh Harkins, Adjutant General's Office, War Department [Verso]
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Letter, 1864 January 17, James F. Randelt (Morris Island) to Brooks, page 1
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Letter, 1864 January 17, James F. Randelt (Morris Island) to Brooks, page 2
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Letter, 1864 January 17, James F. Randelt (Morris Island) to Brooks, page 3
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Letter, 1864 January 18, J.F. Ranulen (Morris Island) to Brooks, page 3
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Letter, 1864 January 18, J.F. Ranulen (Morris Island) to Brooks, page 1
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Letter, 1864 January 18, J.F. Ranulen (Morris Island) to Brooks, page 2
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Letter, 1864 January 26, Ferrand to Mon General, written in French
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Letter to Mon General from Ferrand, written in French.
Letter, 1864 January 30, M.M. Marsh (Beaufort) to Major Brooks [Verso]
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Letter, 1864 January 30, M.M. Marsh (Beaufort) to Major Brooks [Recto]
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Special orders no. 110 regarding Ferrand, written by Sealy by command of Gillmore
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Special orders no. 110 written by Sealy by command of Gillmore, stating that Private Isidore Ferrand will report for temporary duty to Lieutenant Edwards at the Engineer Depot at Hilton Head.
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