Letter, 1863 September 22, James Wallace to Brooks, regarding Parrott guns that failed [Verso]
National Park Service
Letter to Brooks from James Baldwin, reporting results of Baldwin's examination of the 100 and 200 Pdr Parrott guns that failed during the bombardment of Ft. Sumter. The number of rounds at which guns failed, signs of crystallization, cracks, and fractures in the guns are detailed.
Letter, 1863 September 22, James Wallace to Brooks, regarding Parrott guns that failed, page 2
National Park Service
Letter to Brooks from James Baldwin, reporting results of Baldwin's examination of the 100 and 200 Pdr Parrott guns that failed during the bombardment of Ft. Sumter. The number of rounds at which guns failed, signs of crystallization, cracks, and fractures in the guns are detailed.
Letter, 1863 September 24, Baldwin to Brooks, regarding exploded Parrott guns [Recto]
National Park Service
Letter to Brooks from Baldwin, stating that Baldwin's report on the exploded Parrott guns is enclosed. Baldwin writes that he has found a letter written by him before the war began that contains a plan for the production of heavy wrought-iron guns. Baldwin writes that he considers this plan superior to any method now in use, and says he will explain the method to Brooks at a future time.
Letter, 1863 September 24, Baldwin to Brooks, regarding exploded Parrott guns [Verso]
National Park Service
Letter to Brooks from Baldwin, stating that Baldwin's report on the exploded Parrott guns is enclosed. Baldwin writes that he has found a letter written by him before the war began that contains a plan for the production of heavy wrought-iron guns. Baldwin writes that he considers this plan superior to any method now in use, and says he will explain the method to Brooks at a future time.
Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 1
National Park Service
Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 2
National Park Service
Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 3
National Park Service
Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 4
National Park Service
Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 5
National Park Service
Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 6
National Park Service
Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 7
National Park Service
Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 8
National Park Service
Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 9
National Park Service
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Letter, 1864 January 17, James F. Randelt (Morris Island) to Brooks, page 1
National Park Service
Letter, 1864 January 17, James F. Randelt (Morris Island) to Brooks, page 2
National Park Service
Letter, 1864 January 17, James F. Randelt (Morris Island) to Brooks, page 3
National Park Service
Letter, 1864 January 18, J.F. Ranulen (Morris Island) to Brooks, page 1
National Park Service
Letter, 1864 January 18, J.F. Ranulen (Morris Island) to Brooks, page 2
National Park Service
Letter, 1864 January 18, J.F. Ranulen (Morris Island) to Brooks, page 3
National Park Service
Letter, 1864 January 26, Ferrand to Mon General, written in French
National Park Service
Letter to Mon General from Ferrand, written in French.
Letter, 1864 January 30, M.M. Marsh (Beaufort) to Major Brooks [Recto]
National Park Service
Letter, 1864 January 30, M.M. Marsh (Beaufort) to Major Brooks [Verso]
National Park Service
Letter, 1864 January 5, Terry to Turner, recommending that Ferrand proceed with his plans for communicating by signal
National Park Service
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
National Park Service
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
National Park Service
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Letter, Brooks to Cheney? of the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co., regarding bayonets on Spencer rifles
National Park Service
Letter from Brooks to Mr. Arther Cheney? of the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. requesting a change in the Spencer Army Rifle to enable the bayonet to be carried reversed on the Rifle for boat-service. A drawing is included. Brooks also requests any printed instructions concerning the use and care of their Spencer Rifles.
Letter, Brooks to Cheney? of the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co., regarding bayonets on Spencer rifles
National Park Service
Letter from Brooks to Mr. Arther Cheney? of the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. requesting a change in the Spencer Army Rifle to enable the bayonet to be carried reversed on the Rifle for boat-service. A drawing is included. Brooks also requests any printed instructions concerning the use and care of their Spencer Rifles.
Letter, Brooks to Cheney? of the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co., regarding bayonets on Spencer rifles
National Park Service
Letter from Brooks to Mr. Arther Cheney? of the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. requesting a change in the Spencer Army Rifle to enable the bayonet to be carried reversed on the Rifle for boat-service. A drawing is included. Brooks also requests any printed instructions concerning the use and care of their Spencer Rifles.
Letter, Brooks to Cheney? of the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co., regarding bayonets on Spencer rifles
National Park Service
Letter from Brooks to Mr. Arther Cheney? of the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. requesting a change in the Spencer Army Rifle to enable the bayonet to be carried reversed on the Rifle for boat-service. A drawing is included. Brooks also requests any printed instructions concerning the use and care of their Spencer Rifles.
Letter, Brooks to Strahan, Caldwell, and Shaw, with Shaw's reports in response [Recto]
National Park Service
Letter to Strahan, Caldwell, & Shaw from Brooks, requesting to know the number of rounds at which each of their pieces failed at. Shaw reports that 375 Rounds were fired from his first Parrot before it became disabled, and that information from Strahan and Caldwell cannot be sent because they are out of camp, or absent from their post, respectively.
Letter, Brooks to Strahan, Caldwell, and Shaw, with Shaw's reports in response [Verso]
National Park Service
Letter to Strahan, Caldwell, & Shaw from Brooks, requesting to know the number of rounds at which each of their pieces failed at. Shaw reports that 375 Rounds were fired from his first Parrot before it became disabled, and that information from Strahan and Caldwell cannot be sent because they are out of camp, or absent from their post, respectively.
Letter, Emet? to Brooks, on a plan of the main magazine
National Park Service
Letter to Brooks from Emet? on a plan of the main magazine, where Emet writes that the magazine is somewhat larger than he stated a while ago. A diagram showing dimensions is included. Possibly by Emet.
Letter, Ferrand to Terry, requesting a meeting with the Commanding General regarding the signal system
National Park Service
Letter to Terry from Ferrand requesting a meeting with the Commanding General regarding the signal system. Terry's and Gillmore's written comments are included.
Letter, Ferrand to Terry, requesting a meeting with the Commanding General regarding the signal system
National Park Service
Letter to Terry from Ferrand requesting a meeting with the Commanding General regarding the signal system. Terry's and Gillmore's written comments are included.
Generously Supported By
