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.
Transcription[Letter, continued] the purchase of howitzers [for?] (25) boats, and equipments, for the purpose of organizing boat infantry. [????] in regard to [construction?], and c [etc.], being given to you [by the?] General Commanding. In obedience to this order given and hereby authorized to purchase in New York [????] boats and Equipments
TopicsSouth Carolina--History
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Artillery operations
Fort Sumter National Monument (Agency : U.S.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Artillery operations
Fort Sumter National Monument (Agency : U.S.)
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Digital Identifiersmt_brooks509_016_002
Permanent Linkhttp://purl.clemson.edu/8BF23EED612F42621E3801FB63ADF69B
Batch ID20180328174717