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.
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.
Letter, 1863 December 17, Crane to Brooks, on torpedoes found in front of Fort Wagner [Recto]
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Letter to Brooks from Crane responding to Major Brooks' request to know the number of torpedoes found in front of Fort Wagner. Crane reports a total of 44, which were all of the plunger kind. Crane also reports seeing 5 of the patent torpedoes.
Letter, 1863 December 17, Crane to Brooks, on torpedoes found in front of Fort Wagner [Verso]
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Letter to Brooks from Crane responding to Major Brooks' request to know the number of torpedoes found in front of Fort Wagner. Crane reports a total of 44, which were all of the plunger kind. Crane also reports seeing 5 of the patent torpedoes.
Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 1
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Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 2
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Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 3
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Letter, 1863 December 17, Pratt (Folly Isle) to Major Brooks, page 4
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Letter, 1863 December 19, T.B. Brooks (Folly Island) to Dalrymple [Recto]
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Letter, 1863 December 19, T.B. Brooks (Folly Island) to Dalrymple [Verso]
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Letter, 1863 December 22, Eaton to Brooks, reporting dimensions and weight of filled sand bags
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Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the average dimensions and weight of filled sand bags.
Letter, 1863 December 22, Eaton to Brooks, reporting dimensions and weight of filled sand bags
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Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the average dimensions and weight of filled sand bags.
Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 1
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Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 2
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Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 3
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Letter, 1863 December 28, Brooks (Folly Island) to Charles B. Stuart, page 4
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Letter, 1863 December 28, Wilcken to Brooks, on an arrangement for exploding torpedoes [Recto]
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Letter to Brooks from Wilcken stating that a sketch of an arrangement for exploding torpedoes is enclosed. Wilcken also provides the names of the officers who assisted him in the sapping operations and in building splinter-proofs. Wilcken writes that to the best of his knowledge nine (9) torpedoes exploded accidentally during the siege.
Letter, 1863 December 28, Wilcken to Brooks, on an arrangement for exploding torpedoes [Verso]
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Letter to Brooks from Wilcken stating that a sketch of an arrangement for exploding torpedoes is enclosed. Wilcken also provides the names of the officers who assisted him in the sapping operations and in building splinter-proofs. Wilcken writes that to the best of his knowledge nine (9) torpedoes exploded accidentally during the siege.
Letter, 1863 December 7, Brooks to Smith, regarding the Requa Battery
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Letter to Smith from Brooks responding to an inquiry concerning the "Requa Battery". Brooks writes that five pieces of the Billinghurst and Requa Rifle Battery were used in the siege operations against Fort Wagner as defensive guns of position, and that they constituted the most important part of the artillery depended on for defense in the advanced trenches. Brooks writes more about the guns' performance, and states that his ideas will be contained in a report to General Gillmore.
Letter, 1863 December 7, Brooks to Smith, regarding the Requa Battery
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Letter to Smith from Brooks responding to an inquiry concerning the "Requa Battery". Brooks writes that five pieces of the Billinghurst and Requa Rifle Battery were used in the siege operations against Fort Wagner as defensive guns of position, and that they constituted the most important part of the artillery depended on for defense in the advanced trenches. Brooks writes more about the guns' performance, and states that his ideas will be contained in a report to General Gillmore.
Letter, 1863 December 7, Brooks to Smith, regarding the Requa Battery
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Letter to Smith from Brooks responding to an inquiry concerning the "Requa Battery". Brooks writes that five pieces of the Billinghurst and Requa Rifle Battery were used in the siege operations against Fort Wagner as defensive guns of position, and that they constituted the most important part of the artillery depended on for defense in the advanced trenches. Brooks writes more about the guns' performance, and states that his ideas will be contained in a report to General Gillmore.
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.
Letter, 1863 December 9, Lt. Baldwin to Brooks, regarding iron gabions and sap rollers, page 1
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Letter to Brooks from Lt. Baldwin regarding the materials and labor required for the manufacture of sap rollers with iron gabions. Weights, dimensions, and cost are also provided.
Letter, 1863 December 9, Lt. Baldwin to Brooks, regarding iron gabions and sap rollers, page 2
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Letter to Brooks from Lt. Baldwin regarding the materials and labor required for the manufacture of sap rollers with iron gabions. Weights, dimensions, and cost are also provided.
Letter, 1863 December 9, Lt. Baldwin to Brooks, regarding iron gabions and sap rollers, page 3
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Letter to Brooks from Lt. Baldwin regarding the materials and labor required for the manufacture of sap rollers with iron gabions. Weights, dimensions, and cost are also provided.
Letter, 1863 December 9, Lt. Baldwin to Brooks, regarding iron gabions and sap rollers, page 4
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Letter to Brooks from Lt. Baldwin regarding the materials and labor required for the manufacture of sap rollers with iron gabions. Weights, dimensions, and cost are also provided.
Letter, 1863 January 10, P. Maguire to T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head), page 1
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Letter, 1863 January 10, P. Maguire to T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head), page 2
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Letter, 1863 January 10, P. Maguire to T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head), page 3
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Letter, 1863 January 10, P. Maguire to T.B. Brooks (Hilton Head), page 4
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Letter, 1863 July 30, Alfred H. Terry (Morris Island)
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Letter, 1863 November 15, Eaton to Brooks, regarding bombproofs in Fort Wagner
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Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the effect of their bombardment on the enemy's bombproofs in Fort Wagner.
Letter, 1863 November 15, Eaton to Brooks, regarding bombproofs in Fort Wagner
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Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the effect of their bombardment on the enemy's bombproofs in Fort Wagner.
Letter, 1863 November 15, Eaton to Brooks, regarding bombproofs in Fort Wagner
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Letter to Brooks from Eaton reporting the effect of their bombardment on the enemy's bombproofs in Fort Wagner.
Letter, 1863 November 17, Camp of volunteer engineers to Brooks
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Letter, 1863 November 17, Camp of volunteer engineers to Brooks, page 1
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Letter, 1863 November 17, Camp of volunteer engineers to Brooks, page 3
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Letter, 1863 November 17, Camp of volunteer engineers to Brooks, page 4
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 1
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 2
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 3
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 4
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 5
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 6
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Edward N Kirk Taliott? to Major T. B. Brooks, page 7
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Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks
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Letter to Brooks from Talcott, including detailed information on Parrott guns in Fort Putnam (Gregg), Battery Chatfield, and Fort Strong (Wagner). Facts are provided for each gun, such as the date of bursting, number of rounds fired before bursting, the number of pieces each gun burst into, and how far the pieces were thrown. Descriptions of any fractures are provided, as well as other observations on the conditions of the guns after bursting.
Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks
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Letter to Brooks from Talcott, including detailed information on Parrott guns in Fort Putnam (Gregg), Battery Chatfield, and Fort Strong (Wagner). Facts are provided for each gun, such as the date of bursting, number of rounds fired before bursting, the number of pieces each gun burst into, and how far the pieces were thrown. Descriptions of any fractures are provided, as well as other observations on the conditions of the guns after bursting.
Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks
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Letter to Brooks from Talcott, including detailed information on Parrott guns in Fort Putnam (Gregg), Battery Chatfield, and Fort Strong (Wagner). Facts are provided for each gun, such as the date of bursting, number of rounds fired before bursting, the number of pieces each gun burst into, and how far the pieces were thrown. Descriptions of any fractures are provided, as well as other observations on the conditions of the guns after bursting.
Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks
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Letter to Brooks from Talcott, including detailed information on Parrott guns in Fort Putnam (Gregg), Battery Chatfield, and Fort Strong (Wagner). Facts are provided for each gun, such as the date of bursting, number of rounds fired before bursting, the number of pieces each gun burst into, and how far the pieces were thrown. Descriptions of any fractures are provided, as well as other observations on the conditions of the guns after bursting.
Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks
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Letter to Brooks from Talcott, including detailed information on Parrott guns in Fort Putnam (Gregg), Battery Chatfield, and Fort Strong (Wagner). Facts are provided for each gun, such as the date of bursting, number of rounds fired before bursting, the number of pieces each gun burst into, and how far the pieces were thrown. Descriptions of any fractures are provided, as well as other observations on the conditions of the guns after bursting.
Letter, 1863 November 3, Talcott to Brooks
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Letter to Brooks from Talcott, including detailed information on Parrott guns in Fort Putnam (Gregg), Battery Chatfield, and Fort Strong (Wagner). Facts are provided for each gun, such as the date of bursting, number of rounds fired before bursting, the number of pieces each gun burst into, and how far the pieces were thrown. Descriptions of any fractures are provided, as well as other observations on the conditions of the guns after bursting.
Letter, 1863 October 25, Department of the South (Folly Island) to H.H. [Recto]
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Letter, 1863 October 25, Department of the South (Folly Island) to H.H. [Verso]
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Letter, 1863 October 26, to Leo Shed [Recto]
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Letter, 1863 October 26, to Leo Shed [Verso]
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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 1, Brooks (Morris Island) to Captain C.B. Reese, page 1
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Letter, 1863 September 1, Brooks (Morris Island) to Captain C.B. Reese, page 2
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Letter, 1863 September 1, Brooks (Morris Island) to Captain C.B. Reese, page 3
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Letter, 1863 September 11, Captain Joseph Walker (New York) to Major T.B. Brooks (Morris Island), colored troops for work, page 1
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Letter, 1863 September 11, Captain Joseph Walker (New York) to Major T.B. Brooks (Morris Island), colored troops for work, page 2
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Letter, 1863 September 11, Captain Joseph Walker (New York) to Major T.B. Brooks (Morris Island), colored troops for work, page 3
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Letter, 1863 September 11, Captain Joseph Walker (New York) to Major T.B. Brooks (Morris Island), colored troops for work, page 4
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Letter, 1863 September 12, Captain F. H. Cruso to Brooks [Recto]
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Letter to Brooks from F.H. Cruso regarding furnishing paddles according to Lt. Baldwin's drawing, and regarding Cruso's application for additional men.
Letter, 1863 September 12, Captain F. H. Cruso to Brooks [Verso]
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Letter to Brooks from F.H. Cruso regarding furnishing paddles according to Lt. Baldwin's drawing, and regarding Cruso's application for additional men.
Letter, 1863 September 13, Shaw to Brooks, regarding the condition of platforms and embrasures in his battery
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Letter to Brooks from Shaw regarding the durability of the platforms and embrasures in the Battery of the 30 Pdr Parrotts under his command. Shaw reports that the platforms and embrasures remain in nearly as good condition as when first put down.
Letter, 1863 September 13, Shaw to Brooks, regarding the condition of platforms and embrasures in his battery
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Letter to Brooks from Shaw regarding the durability of the platforms and embrasures in the Battery of the 30 Pdr Parrotts under his command. Shaw reports that the platforms and embrasures remain in nearly as good condition as when first put down.
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 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 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 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.
Letter, 1863 September 15, Baldwin to Major Brooks [Verso]
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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.
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, Brooks to Gilmore, regarding maps [Verso]
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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, 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, P. McGuire (Morris Island) to Major T.B. Brooks [Recto]
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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 16, H. Farrand to Major T.B. Brooks, comparing black and white soldiers, page 1
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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 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 2
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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 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 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 19, Alex F. Newman (Morris Island) to Major T.B. Brooks [Recto]
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Letter, 1863 September 19, Alex F. Newman (Morris Island) to Major T.B. Brooks [Verso]
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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 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.
Letter, 1863 September 22, James Wallace to Brooks, regarding Parrott guns that failed, page 2
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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 24, Baldwin to Brooks, regarding exploded Parrott guns [Recto]
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Letter to Brooks from Baldwin, stating that Baldwin's report on the exploded Parrott guns is enclosed. Baldwin writes that he has found a letter written by him before the war began that contains a plan for the production of heavy wrought-iron guns. Baldwin writes that he considers this plan superior to any method now in use, and says he will explain the method to Brooks at a future time.
Letter, 1863 September 24, Baldwin to Brooks, regarding exploded Parrott guns [Verso]
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Letter to Brooks from Baldwin, stating that Baldwin's report on the exploded Parrott guns is enclosed. Baldwin writes that he has found a letter written by him before the war began that contains a plan for the production of heavy wrought-iron guns. Baldwin writes that he considers this plan superior to any method now in use, and says he will explain the method to Brooks at a future time.
Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 1
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Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 2
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Letter, 1863 September, Engineer Office, Department of the South (Morris Island) to General Brooks, page 3
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