Report, relating to artillery and fatigue duty in the siegeNational Park ServiceReport 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.
Report by Brooks, on General Gillmore and Volunteer Engineers, page 3National Park ServiceReport 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.
Description of Mississippi signals, page 3National Park ServiceDescription of Mississippi signals, including combinations of short and long whistles, signal numbers, and corresponding sentences. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Parable written by Brooks, page 3National Park ServiceParable written by Brooks about a ruler of a kingdom and his appointed captain. The people loved the ruler but believed him wrong for not changing the captain, who was not a fighting man.
Report by Brooks, on General Gillmore and Volunteer Engineers, page 2National Park ServiceReport 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.
Drawing by Suess, of the plan for a surf battery at the 2nd ParallelNational Park ServiceDrawing 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.
Facts relating to siege operations against defenses of Charleston harborNational Park ServiceNotes 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.
Report, relating to artillery and fatigue duty in the siegeNational Park ServiceReport 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.
Report, relating to artillery and fatigue duty in the siegeNational Park ServiceReport 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.
Iron embrasure casing, drawings and descriptionNational Park ServiceDescription 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.
General questions and answers, relating to steamersNational Park ServiceList of General Questions and Answers, relating to Steamers, such as 'Where are you from?', 'Where are you bound?', etc. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Facts relating to siege operations against defenses of Charleston harborNational Park ServiceNotes 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.
Drawing by Butler?, of longitudinal and sectional views of the surgeryNational Park ServiceDrawing of longitudinal and sectional views of the surgery in the 2nd Parallel. It is written that the splinterproof to the left of the surgery was 20' long, had four frames, and was otherwise of the usual dimensions. Possibly by Butler.
Facts relating to siege operations against defenses of Charleston harborNational Park ServiceNotes 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 harborNational Park ServiceNotes 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.
Parable written by Brooks, page 1National Park ServiceParable written by Brooks about a ruler of a kingdom and his appointed captain. The people loved the ruler but believed him wrong for not changing the captain, who was not a fighting man.
Report by Brooks, on General Gillmore and Volunteer Engineers, page 4National Park ServiceReport 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.
Letter, Emet? to Brooks, on a plan of the main magazineNational Park ServiceLetter 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.
List of the minimum amount of materials requiredNational Park ServiceList 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.
General commands, relating to steamersNational Park ServiceList of general commands, relating to Steamers, such as 'Send a boat to this vessel', etc. Possibly by Thomas Benton (T.B.) Brooks.
Iron embrasure casing, drawings and descriptionNational Park ServiceDescription 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.
Facts relating to siege operations against defenses of Charleston harborNational Park ServiceNotes 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.
Report, relating to artillery and fatigue duty in the siegeNational Park ServiceReport 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.