Intended use of the System of Signaling for Steam Whistles [Recto]
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Explanation of the intended use of the System of Signaling for Steam Whistles. Numbers are transmitted by combinations of short & long whistle blares, and the numbers stand for orders.
Letter, Ferrand to Terry, requesting a meeting with the Commanding General regarding the signal system
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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.
Wants, relating to steamers
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List of wants relating to Steamers, such as 'I am in want of coal', etc. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Document listing rules for women nurses, Adjutant General's Office, War Department
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Report on premature explosion of a new lot of shells, and bursting of guns
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Brief report on the premature explosion of a new lot of shells, and bursting of guns. States that Lt. Talcott is confident that the bursting is the fault of the shell, not of the gun.
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.
Sketch, of proposed works in the ridge in front of the 4th Parallel
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Sketch of proposed works in the ridge in front of the 4th Parallel, showing swamp and beach. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Report, relating to artillery and fatigue duty in the siege
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Report of general observations and conclusions relating to artillery and fatigue duty in the siege of the defense of Charleston. Brooks writes about the effectiveness of 8-inch shells, and that shells falling at a high angle are the only projectiles available against the earth works built on this coast. He writes that black troops will do more work than white troops and will have far less sickness. The siege of Sebastopol is also mentioned.
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.
Report by Brooks, on General Gillmore and Volunteer Engineers, page 1
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Report by Brooks on General Gillmore and Volunteer Engineers. Brooks writes that Gillmore makes use of, and acknowledges, the value of the uses of Volunteer Engineers in this war, and discusses operations that the engineers have been employed in.
List of approximately the number of days work actually employed [Recto]
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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.
Tide, relating to steamers
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List of Tides, relating to steamers, such as 'How is the tide?', etc. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Note Number 16, The Billinghurst and Requa Rifle Battery
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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.
Description of signaling system for steam whistles
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Description of the order of signals used in Brooks' signaling system.
Information from General Turner obtained by Brooks, on the use of siege mortars and battery
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Information obtained by Brooks from General Turner on the use of siege mortars and battery, etc.
List of geographical localities, relating to steamers
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List of geographical localities relating to Steamers, such as 'Boston', 'New York', etc. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
List of General Officers
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List of General Officers. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Cargo, relating to steamers
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List of steamer communications relating to cargo, such as 'What is your cargo?', 'Troops', etc. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Memoranda, providing data on 300 pounder Parrott guns
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Memoranda providing data on 300 pounder Parrott guns, such as the number of rounds fired, repairs needed, and the elevations used when firing shots.
Plan and sketches by Wilcken, of splinter proof and main magazine observatory
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Plan and sketches of splinter proof and main magazine observatory in the 2nd Parallel, by Wilcken
Diagram by Wilcken, splinter proofs sections & elevations
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Diagram by Wilcken showing the sections and elevations of splinter proofs. The number of men and amount of material required are also included.
Table of distances, Charleston SC
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The first table is a table of distances of various Batteries of the approaches to Fort Wagner from certain active batteries of the Enemy which resisted the attack. The second table is of distances in Charleston harbor and the vicinity, taken from the U. S. Coast Survey Map, and compiled by Lieutenant Talcott.
Plan and sketches by Wilcken, of splinter proof and main magazine observatory
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Plan and sketches of splinter proof and main magazine observatory in the 2nd Parallel, by Wilcken
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.
Document listing approximate number of killed and wounded, Morris Island, Fort Wagner [Verso]
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Lists the approximate number of killed and wounded of fatigue details employed under the direction of Major T. B. Brooks on Morris Island, July 14th to September 7th
Table of distances, Charleston SC
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The first table is a table of distances of various Batteries of the approaches to Fort Wagner from certain active batteries of the Enemy which resisted the attack. The second table is of distances in Charleston harbor and the vicinity, taken from the U. S. Coast Survey Map, and compiled by Lieutenant Talcott.
Code of Signals for Steam Whistles, by Brooks [Verso]
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Code of signals for steam whistles, by Brooks. Includes signals for maneuvering, such as go, stop, can you come to my assistance, etc.
Envelope: General Gillmore & the Regular Volunteer Engineers [Verso]
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Front & back of envelope containing the words 'General Gillmore & the Regular Volunteer Engineers; Private; T.B. Brooks'
Envelope: "A Parable" U.S. Navy off Charleston [Verso]
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Front & back of envelope containing the words '"A Parable"; U.S. Navy off Charleston.'
Memoranda, respecting 300 pounder Parrott gun [Recto]
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Memoranda providing data on 300 pounder Parrott guns, such as the number of rounds fired, repairs needed, and the elevations used when firing shots.
Envelope: "A Parable" U.S. Navy off Charleston [Recto]
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Front & back of envelope containing the words '"A Parable"; U.S. Navy off Charleston.'
List of the minimum amount of materials required
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List of the minimum amounts of materials required, including clean white pine timbers, steel, copper, and iron. A justification of the expenditure is provided. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Envelope for papers relating to position and pay of engineers [Recto]
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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.
List of approximately the number of days work actually employed [Verso]
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Diagram of sap construction and equipment, including sap roller
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Set of diagrams, notes, and mathematical equations showing sap construction and equipment, including sap roller. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Information from General Turner obtained by Brooks, on the use of siege mortars and battery
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Information obtained by Brooks from General Turner on the use of siege mortars and battery, etc.
Orders and dispatches, relating to steamers
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List of orders and dispatches relating to Steamers, such as 'Have you orders?', etc. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Table of distances, Charleston SC
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The first table is a table of distances of various Batteries of the approaches to Fort Wagner from certain active batteries of the Enemy which resisted the attack. The second table is of distances in Charleston harbor and the vicinity, taken from the U. S. Coast Survey Map, and compiled by Lieutenant Talcott.
Iron embrasure casing, drawings and description
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Description and drawings by Lorigan representing an appliance or casing to Embrasures. Lorigan writes that during the Siege of Forts Sumter, Wagner and Gregg on Morris Island SC, experience had shown that hides and similar coverings were insufficient to protect the work, and a Boiler plate casing was first suggested and tried with complete success, by Major T. B. Brooks.
Code of Signals for Steam Whistles, by Brooks [Recto]
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Code of signals for steam whistles, by Brooks. Includes signals for maneuvering, such as go, stop, can you come to my assistance, etc.
Warnings, relating to steamers
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List of warnings relating to Steamers, such as 'There is danger ahead', etc. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Iron embrasure casing, drawings and description
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Description and drawings by Lorigan representing an appliance or casing to Embrasures. Lorigan writes that during the Siege of Forts Sumter, Wagner and Gregg on Morris Island SC, experience had shown that hides and similar coverings were insufficient to protect the work, and a Boiler plate casing was first suggested and tried with complete success, by Major T. B. Brooks.
Diagram of splinter proof shelters used in approaches
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Diagram of splinter proof shelters used in approaches, showing sections and elevations.
List of chiefs of staff department, relating to steamers
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List of Chiefs of Staff Departments relating to Steamers, such as 'What Chief of Staff Department is on board your ship?', etc.
Diagrams by Lorigan, of wire anchoring used for sand bag revetment
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Diagrams by Lorigan of wire anchoring used for sand bag revetment in breaching batteries, with a scale of 1/2 inch to 1 foot.
Drawing by Wilcken, of an arrangement for exploding enemy torpedoes
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Drawing by Wilcken of an arrangement for exploding enemy torpedoes. A cross section is shown.
Six replies from engineer officers who had been engaged in the siege
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