Letter, 1863 September 15, P. McGuire (Morris Island) to Major T.B. Brooks [Recto]
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Copies of orders issued by General Seymor relating to fatigue detail, Morris Island, September 15 1863, page 4
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Letter, 1863 September 15, P. McGuire (Morris Island) to Major T.B. Brooks [Verso]
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Letter, 1863 September 15, Brooks to Gilmore, regarding maps [Recto]
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Letter to Gillmore from Brooks in response to Gillmore's request that Brooks submit a list of maps necessary for a report on the military operations against the Defenses of Charleston Harbor. The list includes a general map of the whole field of operations, as well as siege operations and Batteries on several islands, with the desired scales. Brooks also recommends several men to assist in this work.
Letter, 1863 September 15, Caldwell? to Brooks
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Letter to Brooks from Caldwell? giving Brooks authorization to purchase howitzers, boats, and equipment to organize boat infantry. Possibly by Caldwell.
Letter, 1863 September 15, Caldwell? to Brooks
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Letter to Brooks from Caldwell? giving Brooks authorization to purchase howitzers, boats, and equipment to organize boat infantry. Possibly by Caldwell.
Letter, 1863 September 15, Baldwin to Major Brooks [Recto]
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Letter to Brooks from Baldwin, reporting results of Baldwin's experiments with the boat and oars constructed at the Engineer Depot. Baldwin reports that the 1000 pound boat can be carried with difficulty by twenty men.
Copies of orders issued by General Seymor relating to fatigue detail, Morris Island, September 15 1863, page 3
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Letter, 1863 September 16, H. Farrand to Major T.B. Brooks, comparing black and white soldiers, page 2
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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.
Letter, 1863 September 16, H. Farrand to Major T.B. Brooks, comparing black and white soldiers, page 1
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Letter, 1863 September 16, H. Farrand to Major T.B. Brooks, comparing black and white soldiers, page 3
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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 18, James Wallace to Brooks [Verso]
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Letter to Brooks from James Wallace regarding the serving of the guns in the Naval Battery. Wallace reports that he thinks the Navy Gun carriages are superior to the iron army carriages.
Letter, 1863 September 18, James Wallace to Brooks [Recto]
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Letter to Brooks from James Wallace regarding the serving of the guns in the Naval Battery. Wallace reports that he thinks the Navy Gun carriages are superior to the iron army carriages.
Letter, 1863 September 19, James Wallace to Brooks, on Parrott gun elevations
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Letter to Brooks from James Wallace, reporting elevations of Parrott guns used in the Naval Battery against Fort Sumter, and discussing recoil of guns and how recoil affects elevation.
Letter, 1863 September 19, Alex F. Newman (Morris Island) to Major T.B. Brooks [Verso]
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Letter, 1863 September 19, Alex F. Newman (Morris Island) to Major T.B. Brooks [Recto]
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Letter, 1863 September 22, James Wallace to Brooks, regarding Parrott guns that failed [Recto]
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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 [Verso]
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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.
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