Letter, 1815 December 25, to Haldeman
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1815-12-25
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Letter, 1815 June 14, to Halderman
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1815-06-14
Letter, 1815 June 3, Fred Owan
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service
1815-06-03
Letter, 1815 March 10, Halderman to Samuel Annin (Harpers Ferry, W.VA), regarding payment for iron
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service
1815-03-10
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Letter, 1815 March 10, Halderman to Samuel Annin (Harpers Ferry, W.VA), regarding payment for iron
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1815-03-10
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Letter, 1815 March 20, Samuel Annin to Jacob Halderman
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service
1815-03-20
Letter, 1815 March 24, Samuel Annin (Harpers Ferry, W.VA) to Jacob Halderman (PA) [Recto]
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1815-03-24
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Letter, 1815 March 24, Samuel Annin (Harpers Ferry, W.VA) to Jacob Halderman (PA) [Verso]
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1815-03-24
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Letter, 1815 May 22, James Stubblefield (Harpers Ferry) to Alderman [Recto]
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1815-05-22
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Letter, 1815 May 24, Halderman to Stubblefield [Verso]
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1815-05-24
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Letter, 1861 December 31, T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head) to Serrell [Recto]
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Letter, 1861 December 31, T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head) to Serrell [Verso]
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Letter, 1861 November 14, F. Brown to Brooks, page 1
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Letter to Brooks from F. Brown in Sloatsburg, NY regarding Brown's pleasure at the results of the naval expedition which began at Fortress Monroe some weeks ago. Brown provides news from his town, including that of a great storm.
Letter, 1861 November 14, F. Brown to Brooks, page 2
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Letter to Brooks from F. Brown in Sloatsburg, NY regarding Brown's pleasure at the results of the naval expedition which began at Fortress Monroe some weeks ago. Brown provides news from his town, including that of a great storm.
Letter, 1861 November 14, F. Brown to Brooks, page 3
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Letter to Brooks from F. Brown in Sloatsburg, NY regarding Brown's pleasure at the results of the naval expedition which began at Fortress Monroe some weeks ago. Brown provides news from his town, including that of a great storm.
Letter, 1861 November 14, F. Brown to Brooks, page 4
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Letter to Brooks from F. Brown in Sloatsburg, NY regarding Brown's pleasure at the results of the naval expedition which began at Fortress Monroe some weeks ago. Brown provides news from his town, including that of a great storm.
Letter, 1861 October 26, Serrell to Brooks
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Letter to Brooks from Serrell, stating that sentinels will be ordered to challenge boats approaching the ship and not allow any person on board without orders.
Letter, 1862 April 28, Department of the South & Northern District of Department of the South (Hilton Head) to T.B. Brooks
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Letter, 1862 April 28, Department of the South & Northern District of Department of the South (Hilton Head) to T.B. Brooks
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Letter, 1862 April 3, General Hunters, Headquarters Department of the South (Hilton Head)
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Letter, 1862 April 3, General Hunters, Headquarters Department of the South (Hilton Head)
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Letter, 1862 December 15, H.C. Macaulay (Saint Helena Island) to T.B. Brooks
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Letter, 1862 December 15, H.C. Macaulay (Saint Helena Island) to T.B. Brooks
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Letter, 1862 December 15, H.C. Macaulay (Saint Helena Island) to T.B. Brooks
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Letter, 1862 December 15, T.B. Brooks to General Gillmore [Recto]
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1862-12-15
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Letter, 1862 December 15, T.B. Brooks to General Gillmore [Verso]
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1862-12-15
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Letter, 1862 February 18, Charles P.N. Weatherby to Military Committee, Hilton Head
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Letter, 1862 February 18, Charles P.N. Weatherby to Military Committee, Hilton Head
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Letter, 1862 February 18, Charles P.N. Weatherby to Military Committee, Hilton Head
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Letter, 1862 February 28, T.B. Brooks to Colonel Serrell [Recto]
Fort Pulaski National Monument
1862-02-28
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Letter, 1862 February 28, T.B. Brooks to Colonel Serrell [Verso]
Fort Pulaski National Monument
1862-02-28
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Letter, 1862 February 6, T.B. Brooks (Seabrook, SC) to Edward W Serrell, page 1
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Letter, 1862 February 6, T.B. Brooks (Seabrook, SC) to Edward W Serrell, page 2
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Letter, 1862 February 6, T.B. Brooks (Seabrook, SC) to Edward W Serrell, page 3
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Letter, 1862 February 6, T.B. Brooks (Seabrook, SC) to Edward W Serrell, page 4
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Letter, 1862 July 16, T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head) to James Hall (Hilton Head), page 1
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Letter, 1862 July 16, T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head) to James Hall (Hilton Head), page 2
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Letter, 1862 July 16, T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head) to James Hall (Hilton Head), page 3
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Letter, 1862 July 16, T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head) to James Hall (Hilton Head), page 4
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Letter, 1862 July 29, Brooks (Hilton Head) to James Hall (Hilton Head), page 1
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Letter, 1862 July 29, Brooks (Hilton Head) to James Hall (Hilton Head), page 2
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Letter, 1862 July 29, Brooks (Hilton Head) to James Hall (Hilton Head), page 3
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Letter, 1862 July 29, Brooks (Hilton Head) to James Hall (Hilton Head), page 4
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Letter, 1862 June 16, Camp of volunteer engineers (Hilton Head) to TB Brooks
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Letter, 1862 June 16, Camp of volunteer engineers (Hilton Head) to TB Brooks
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Letter, 1862 March 3, George H. Collins (Bolivar Heights) to Carrie, page 1 and 4 [recto]
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service
George H. Collins writing about military life in Harpers Ferry during the Civil War [recto]
1862-03-03
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Letter, 1862 March 3, George H. Collins (Bolivar Heights) to Carrie, page 2 and 3 [verso]
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; National Park Service
George H. Collins writing about military life in Harpers Ferry during the Civil War [verso]
1862-03-03
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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 2
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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 3
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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 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, 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, 1863 August 18, Lorigan to Brooks, regarding a Rebel torpedo found on Morris Island
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Letter to Brooks from Lorigan providing drawings and a description of a Rebel floating torpedo picked up off of Morris Island on August 18th 1863.
Letter, 1863 August 18, Lorigan to Brooks, regarding a Rebel torpedo found on Morris Island
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Letter to Brooks from Lorigan providing drawings and a description of a Rebel floating torpedo picked up off of Morris Island on August 18th 1863.
Letter, 1863 August 20, Lorigan to Brooks, diagram of a Rebel torpedo
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Letter to Brooks from Lorigan providing drawings and a description of a Rebel floating torpedo picked up off of Morris Island on August 18th 1863.
Letter, 1863 August 20, Lorigan to Brooks, diagram of a Rebel torpedo
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Letter to Brooks from Lorigan providing drawings and a description of a Rebel floating torpedo picked up off of Morris Island on August 18th 1863.
Letter, 1863 August 26, Walker to Brooks, recommending another sap roller
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Letter to Brooks from Walker, suggesting that another sap roller be immediately got up to the 4th parallel, and that another sap be started on the higher grounds to the right. Walker states that this can be done as to make a decided advance, and will not interfere with the firing of mortars upon the enemy's rifle pits.
Letter, 1863 August 26, Walker to Brooks, recommending another sap roller
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Letter to Brooks from Walker, suggesting that another sap roller be immediately got up to the 4th parallel, and that another sap be started on the higher grounds to the right. Walker states that this can be done as to make a decided advance, and will not interfere with the firing of mortars upon the enemy's rifle pits.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Barnard to Brooks, regarding maps of Charleston Harbor
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Letter to Brooks from Barnard stating that Barnard is aware that copies of a chart of Charleston Harbor sent to Brooks previously must be erroneous. Barnard writes that it is necessary to issue a new edition of this map, and would be greatly gratified to receive some suggestions from Brooks for its improvement.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Barnard to Brooks, regarding maps of Charleston Harbor
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Letter to Brooks from Barnard stating that Barnard is aware that copies of a chart of Charleston Harbor sent to Brooks previously must be erroneous. Barnard writes that it is necessary to issue a new edition of this map, and would be greatly gratified to receive some suggestions from Brooks for its improvement.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Barnard to Brooks, regarding maps of Charleston Harbor
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Letter to Brooks from Barnard stating that Barnard is aware that copies of a chart of Charleston Harbor sent to Brooks previously must be erroneous. Barnard writes that it is necessary to issue a new edition of this map, and would be greatly gratified to receive some suggestions from Brooks for its improvement.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
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Letter to Gillmore from Brooks requesting that the Battery of 4-8" Mortars now in the right of the 3rd Parallel be moved forward to the 2nd Parallel. Brooks also recommends that field guns be placed in Battery in the 5th Parallel. A response from Gillmore, dated 1863-08-28, is included, stating that positions will be prepared for the 8" mortar & two field pieces in the 5th parallel, but they will not be placed there until further orders.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
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Letter to Gillmore from Brooks requesting that the Battery of 4-8" Mortars now in the right of the 3rd Parallel be moved forward to the 2nd Parallel. Brooks also recommends that field guns be placed in Battery in the 5th Parallel. A response from Gillmore, dated 1863-08-28, is included, stating that positions will be prepared for the 8" mortar & two field pieces in the 5th parallel, but they will not be placed there until further orders.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
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Letter to Gillmore from Brooks requesting that the Battery of 4-8" Mortars now in the right of the 3rd Parallel be moved forward to the 2nd Parallel. Brooks also recommends that field guns be placed in Battery in the 5th Parallel. A response from Gillmore, dated 1863-08-28, is included, stating that positions will be prepared for the 8" mortar & two field pieces in the 5th parallel, but they will not be placed there until further orders.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
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Letter to Gillmore from Brooks requesting that the Battery of 4-8" Mortars now in the right of the 3rd Parallel be moved forward to the 2nd Parallel. Brooks also recommends that field guns be placed in Battery in the 5th Parallel. A response from Gillmore, dated 1863-08-28, is included, stating that positions will be prepared for the 8" mortar & two field pieces in the 5th parallel, but they will not be placed there until further orders.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Brooks to Gilmore
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Letter to Gillmore from Brooks requesting that the Battery of 4-8" Mortars now in the right of the 3rd Parallel be moved forward to the 2nd Parallel. Brooks also recommends that field guns be placed in Battery in the 5th Parallel. A response from Gillmore, dated 1863-08-28, is included, stating that positions will be prepared for the 8" mortar & two field pieces in the 5th parallel, but they will not be placed there until further orders.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Suess to Brooks, on connecting saps and trenches
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Letter to Brooks from Suess recommending to connect all the ends of saps and trenches abutting on the beach by a trench, which would be furnished with a double parapet. This is because of increased apprehension of a flanking attack upon the right by way of the beach. Suess writes that he thinks the work could be performed at night.
Letter, 1863 August 28, Suess to Brooks, on connecting saps and trenches
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Letter to Brooks from Suess recommending to connect all the ends of saps and trenches abutting on the beach by a trench, which would be furnished with a double parapet. This is because of increased apprehension of a flanking attack upon the right by way of the beach. Suess writes that he thinks the work could be performed at night.
Letter, 1863 August 29, unknown to Brooks, regarding a plan for Forts Gregg and Wagner
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Letter to Brooks from Unknown, regarding a plan for Forts Gregg and Wagner. Fort Johnson is also mentioned.
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 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 1, J.L. Suers (Fort Wagner)
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Letter, 1863 December 1, J.L. Suers (Fort Wagner)
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Letter, 1863 December 11, Eaton to Brooks, reporting the number of torpedoes seen in front of Ft. Wagner
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Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the number of large and small torpedoes he has seen at Ft. Wagner. Eaton writes that Wilcken can provide a more definite account. Eaton also reports that he thinks the firing would have been called "Moderate" compared with that against the approaches during the siege.
Letter, 1863 December 11, Eaton to Brooks, reporting the number of torpedoes seen in front of Ft. Wagner
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Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the number of large and small torpedoes he has seen at Ft. Wagner. Eaton writes that Wilcken can provide a more definite account. Eaton also reports that he thinks the firing would have been called "Moderate" compared with that against the approaches during the siege.
Letter, 1863 December 12, James H Harrold (Folly Isle) to T.B. Brooks, page 1
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Letter, 1863 December 12, James H Harrold (Folly Isle) to T.B. Brooks, page 2
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Letter, 1863 December 12, James H Harrold (Folly Isle) to T.B. Brooks, page 3
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Letter, 1863 December 12, James H Harrold (Folly Isle) to T.B. Brooks, page 4
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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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
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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, Suess to Brooks, regarding Rebel firing and work done during the siege
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Letter to Brooks from Suess in response to eleven questions sent to Suess by Brooks previously. Questions were in relation to rebel firing, how much work was done at night, and how much of the work was shoveling dirt. Suess also compared work done by soldiers during the siege to work done by citizens in civil life.
Letter, 1863 December 16, Suess to Brooks, regarding Rebel firing and work done during the siege
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Letter to Brooks from Suess in response to eleven questions sent to Suess by Brooks previously. Questions were in relation to rebel firing, how much work was done at night, and how much of the work was shovelling dirt. Suess also compared work done by soldiers during the siege to work done by citizens in civil life.
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