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CreatorBrooks, T. B. (Thomas Benton), 1836-1900

CollectionsThomas Benton Brooks Papers

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TranscriptionCopy Letter; Hd. Qrs. [Headquarters] Dept. [Department] of the South in the field; Engrs. [Engineers] Office Morris Island; August 7th 1863; Brig. [Brigadier] Genl. [General] Q.A. Gillmore; Comdg. [Commanding] Dept. [Department]; Sir; I have the honor to suggest that [preparatory?] to extending our approaches beyond the 2nd Parallel the outposts of the Guard of the Trenches be advanced gradually night after night, that as much ground as possible be obtained on which the advance can be made by the flying sap thus saving time. Also that the organization of Sharp Shooters be perfected as rapidly as possible or our trenches will untenable in day time after they are built. Very Respectfully Your Obdt. [Obedient] Servt. [Servant]; T.B. Brooks; Capt. [Captain] and Asst. [Assistant] Engr. [Engineer]

LocationsFort Wagner (historical), Charleston County, South Carolina, United States(32.7375,-79.87204)

TopicsUnited States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
South Carolina--History
Armed Forces
Brooks, T. B. (Thomas Benton), 1836-1900

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