Instructions for engineer officers at Siege of Charleston, Engineers Office, Morris Island, August 20 1863
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TitleInstructions for engineer officers at Siege of Charleston, Engineers Office, Morris Island, August 20 1863
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LanguageEnglish
TranscriptionThis must be so increased and kept in repair, as to constantly present, throughout its length, a formidable obstacle to the advance of the enemy; so that, it would be difficult to get through, even if there was no fire defending it. 5th. Splinter Proofs injured by the enemies' projectiles must be repaired and at least two feet of earth on them constantly. 6th. The parapets of the approaches must be kept where the other work will permit-6 1/2 feet high and 3 feet thick on top, the trench inside being ten feet wide (10') and free from obstructions. VI. Within three hours of the end of his turn of duty, each officer will send to this office a report, according to the enclosed form, showing No [number] of men employed-work completed-work begun-material used-material required-name of officer who relieved him andc [etc.] andc [etc.]. Making such statements as regards the work as may prove useful or interesting.
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Mediumletters (correspondence)
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Digital Identifiersmt_brooks533_104_005
Permanent Linkhttp://purl.clemson.edu/C9D048A4F2ABFE1F0ACD4098A72512C1
Batch ID20180328174717