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Letter, 1864 March 17, WC Hanford to Brooks National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Hanford enclosing the Signals and Sentences for Steamers, and advising Brooks to have Gillmore make application for procuring a boat.

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Letter, 1864 March 17, Brooks to Captain King, regarding Mississippi Signals National Park Service Letter to Captain King from Major Brooks, stating that Brooks is preparing a system of Signals for Steam Whistles, and requesting a list of sentences for use in moving and maneuvering vessels.

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Letter, 1864 March 18, William Reynolds to Brooks National Park Service Letter to Brooks from William Reynolds in response to Brooks' request to learn the Naval System of Signals. Reynolds writes that it is not in his power to furnish Brooks with them, as there is not any published system.

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Envelope: Code of Signals for Steam Whistles, April 1864 National Park Service Front & back of envelope containing the words 'Code of Signals for Steam Whistles proposed for use of U.S. Transports'

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Envelope: Code of Signals for Steam Whistles, April 1864 [Recto] National Park Service Front & back of envelope containing the words 'Code of Signals for Steam Whistles proposed for use of U.S. Transports'

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Letter, 1864 April 13, Wilcken to Brooks, regarding surgery in the 2nd Parallel National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Wilcken regarding surgery in the 2nd Parallel. Wilcken writes that he has the honor to transmit a pen and ink sketch of the surgery.

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Letter, 1864 May 6, Shaffer to Brooks, stating that Brooks is needed at Headquarters [Verso] National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Shaffer? stating that Shaffer? has written General Gillmore that Brooks will not be detained from Gillmore's headquarters longer than this evening. General Gillmore says Brooks is greatly needed. Possibly by Shaffer.

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Letter, 1864 May 6, Shaffer to Brooks, stating that Brooks is needed at Headquarters [Recto] National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Shaffer? stating that Shaffer? has written General Gillmore that Brooks will not be detained from Gillmore's headquarters longer than this evening. General Gillmore says Brooks is greatly needed. Possibly by Shaffer.

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Letter, 1864 December 24, Ferrand to Terry, with sketches, written in French National Park Service Letter to Terry from Ferrand with sketches, written in French

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Letter, 1864 December 24, Ferrand to Terry, with sketches, written in French National Park Service Letter to Terry from Ferrand with sketches, written in French

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Letter, 1864 December 24, Ferrand to Terry, with sketches, written in French National Park Service Letter to Terry from Ferrand with sketches, written in French

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Letter, 1864 December 24, Ferrand to Terry, with sketches, written in French National Park Service Letter to Terry from Ferrand with sketches, written in French

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Letter, 1864 December 31, Eaton to Brooks, relating to sand bags [Verso] National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Eaton in response to Brooks' request for measurements of sand bags. Eaton reports the average dimensions and weight of sand bags at Fort Putnam. Eaton also writes that he wants to go home for a few days, and shall be very much obliged if Brooks airs that desire.

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Letter, 1864 December 31, Eaton to Brooks, relating to sand bags [Recto] National Park Service Letter to Brooks from Eaton in response to Brooks' request for measurements of sand bags. Eaton reports the average dimensions and weight of sand bags at Fort Putnam. Eaton also writes that he wants to go home for a few days, and shall be very much obliged if Brooks airs that desire.