Isaac Hayne Site, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Isaac Hayne Forestry Comm. Neg. Jew-Oct. 2, 1951 H-C-Grave Marker-Isaac Hayne" "Speed graphic super xx""
Isaac Hayne Site, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Isaac Hayne Forestry Comm. neg. Jew- Oct. 2, 1951 H-C-Grave Marker-Isaac Hayne" "Speed Graphic Super xx""
Facts relating to siege operations against defenses of Charleston harbor
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Notes by Major Brooks regarding the Siege Operations against defenses of Charleston Harbor, including information on earth works, bombproofs and splinterproofs, Parrott rifles, mortars, boat infantry, look intos, and shot proof parapets. Stevens Battery, James Island, Morris Island, Block Isle, and Folly Island are mentioned.
Facts relating to siege operations against defenses of Charleston harbor
National Park Service
Notes by Major Brooks regarding the Siege Operations against defenses of Charleston Harbor, including information on earth works, bombproofs and splinterproofs, Parrott rifles, mortars, boat infantry, look intos, and shot proof parapets. Stevens Battery, James Island, Morris Island, Block Isle, and Folly Island are mentioned.
Facts relating to siege operations against defenses of Charleston harbor
National Park Service
Notes by Major Brooks regarding the Siege Operations against defenses of Charleston Harbor, including information on earth works, bombproofs and splinterproofs, Parrott rifles, mortars, boat infantry, look intos, and shot proof parapets. Stevens Battery, James Island, Morris Island, Block Isle, and Folly Island are mentioned.
Facts relating to siege operations against defenses of Charleston harbor
National Park Service
Notes by Major Brooks regarding the Siege Operations against defenses of Charleston Harbor, including information on earth works, bombproofs and splinterproofs, Parrott rifles, mortars, boat infantry, look intos, and shot proof parapets. Stevens Battery, James Island, Morris Island, Block Isle, and Folly Island are mentioned.
Facts relating to siege operations against defenses of Charleston harbor
National Park Service
Notes by Major Brooks regarding the Siege Operations against defenses of Charleston Harbor, including information on earth works, bombproofs and splinterproofs, Parrott rifles, mortars, boat infantry, look intos, and shot proof parapets. Stevens Battery, James Island, Morris Island, Block Isle, and Folly Island are mentioned.
Facts relating to siege operations against defenses of Charleston harbor
National Park Service
Notes by Major Brooks regarding the Siege Operations against defenses of Charleston Harbor, including information on earth works, bombproofs and splinterproofs, Parrott rifles, mortars, boat infantry, look intos, and shot proof parapets. Stevens Battery, James Island, Morris Island, Block Isle, and Folly Island are mentioned.
Letter, 1864 May 6, Shaffer to Brooks, stating that Brooks is needed at Headquarters [Recto]
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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.
Facts relating to siege operations against defenses of Charleston harbor
National Park Service
Notes by Major Brooks regarding the Siege Operations against defenses of Charleston Harbor, including information on earth works, bombproofs and splinterproofs, Parrott rifles, mortars, boat infantry, look intos, and shot proof parapets. Stevens Battery, James Island, Morris Island, Block Isle, and Folly Island are mentioned.
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
Letter, 1863 August 16, Suess to Brooks on methods of sapping
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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.
Facts relating to siege operations against defenses of Charleston harbor
National Park Service
Notes by Major Brooks regarding the Siege Operations against defenses of Charleston Harbor, including information on earth works, bombproofs and splinterproofs, Parrott rifles, mortars, boat infantry, look intos, and shot proof parapets. Stevens Battery, James Island, Morris Island, Block Isle, and Folly Island are mentioned.
Letter, 1864 March 17, Brooks to Captain King, regarding Mississippi Signals
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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.
Facts relating to siege operations against defenses of Charleston harbor
National Park Service
Notes by Major Brooks regarding the Siege Operations against defenses of Charleston Harbor, including information on earth works, bombproofs and splinterproofs, Parrott rifles, mortars, boat infantry, look intos, and shot proof parapets. Stevens Battery, James Island, Morris Island, Block Isle, and Folly Island are mentioned.
Francis Marion grave site, Pineville, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Francis Marion; Historical Marker at entrance to Belle Isle Plantation where Francis Marion was buried."; Jan. 1964-CFB"
Letter to Brooks from Parrott West Point Foundry, N.Y. [Verso]
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Letter to Major Brooks from R. P. Parrott of the West Point Foundry, N.Y., in response to communications previously sent by Major Brooks, regarding the bursting of the 100 pdrs. Numbers from the 200 Pdr guns are requested.
Letter, 1863 August 16, Suess to Brooks on methods of sapping
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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.
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.
Drawing by Suess, of the plan for a surf battery at the 2nd Parallel
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Drawing of the plan for a surf battery at the 2nd Parallel, by Suess, showing sections and front view of right battery. It is written that for a description, see report of Capt. Suess.
Francis Marion grave site, Pineville, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Francis Marion; Historical Marker at entrance to Belle Isle Plantation where Francis Marion was buried."; Jan. 1964-CFB"
Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, page 5
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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 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 2
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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 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.
Letter, 1863 August 16, Suess to Brooks on methods of sapping
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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.
Letter, 1863 August 16, Suess to Brooks on methods of sapping
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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.
Letter to Brooks from Parrott West Point Foundry, N.Y. [Recto]
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Letter to Major Brooks from R. P. Parrott of the West Point Foundry, N.Y., in response to communications previously sent by Major Brooks, regarding the bursting of the 100 pdrs. Numbers from the 200 Pdr guns are requested.
Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, page 1
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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 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 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
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.
Letter,1863 October 30, Smith to Brooks, regarding the Requa Battery
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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.
Letter, 1863 August 31, Randlett to Brooks, reporting the number of casualties
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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.
Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, page 3
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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 7, Smith to Brooks, regarding the Requa Battery
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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.
General order no. 7 establishing an engineering supply depot, Morris Island
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General Order No. 7 written by Smith by order of General Gillmore on July 17th 1863. Describes the establishing of an Engineering Supply Depot on the south end of Morris Island, where engineer materials such as tools, facines, gabions, magazine frames, and platform stuff will be collected, manufactured, preserved, and distributed. The depot will be in charge of Capt. CRUSO, Company "H," New York Vol. Engineers.
Drawing by Lorigan, of Inclined Palisading (Chevaux de Freize)
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Drawing of Inclined Palisading (Chevaux de Freize) by Lorigan, showing side view, front view, receiving trench, and view when complete. Lorigan notes the weight of the panels, how many panels can be made each day, and how far soldiers can carry them.
Letter, 1863 August 31, Randlett to Brooks, reporting the number of casualties
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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.
Letter, 1863 October 30, Smith to Brooks, regarding the Requa Battery
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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.
Letter, 1863 September 14, Dalrymple to Brooks, regarding facts obtained from a wounded Major
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Letter to Brooks from Dalrymple regarding facts Dalrymple obtained from a wounded Major on board Steamer Cosmopolitan. These facts relate to Fort Wagner's construction and Engineers. Dalrymple writes that if Brooks calls and sees the Major, Brooks will gain valuable information in regard to Forts Wagner and Gregg.
Letter, 1863 September 16, Baldwin to Brooks, regarding Baldwin's inspection of Parrott-gun batteries [Recto]
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Letter to Brooks from Baldwin regarding Baldwin's inspection of Parrott-gun Batteries. Baldwin reports that embrasures are in a dilapidated condition, and also discusses the strength and serviceability of the gun batteries, and the replacement of materials in the original platforms.
Letter, 1863 September 14, Dalrymple to Brooks, regarding facts obtained from a wounded Major
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Letter to Brooks from Dalrymple regarding facts Dalrymple obtained from a wounded Major on board Steamer Cosmopolitan. These facts relate to Fort Wagner's construction and Engineers. Dalrymple writes that if Brooks calls and sees the Major, Brooks will gain valuable information in regard to Forts Wagner and Gregg.
Isaac Hayne Burial Site, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Isaac Hayne Entrance to Isaac Hayne burial ground showing damage done by vandals to caps on top of gate posts." Sept. 1963-CFB"
Letter, 1863 April 22, Macaulay to Brooks, providing updates on the Companies, page 1
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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.
Letter, 1863 April 22, Macaulay to Brooks, providing updates on the Companies, page 4
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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.
Letter, 1863 September 14, Dalrymple to Brooks, regarding facts obtained from a wounded Major
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Letter to Brooks from Dalrymple regarding facts Dalrymple obtained from a wounded Major on board Steamer Cosmopolitan. These facts relate to Fort Wagner's construction and Engineers. Dalrymple writes that if Brooks calls and sees the Major, Brooks will gain valuable information in regard to Forts Wagner and Gregg.
Letter, 1863 September 16, Baldwin to Brooks, regarding Baldwin's inspection of Parrott-gun batteries [Verso]
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Letter to Brooks from Baldwin regarding Baldwin's inspection of Parrott-gun Batteries. Baldwin reports that embrasures are in a dilapidated condition, and also discusses the strength and serviceability of the gun batteries, and the replacement of materials in the original platforms.
Isaac Hayne Burial Site, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Isaac Hayne Entrance to Isaac Hayne burial ground showing damage done by vandals to caps on top of gate posts." Sept. 1963-CFB"
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