Major Brooks' Journal of Siege Work, Morris Island, July to September 1863, page 11
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TitleMajor Brooks' Journal of Siege Work, Morris Island, July to September 1863, page 11
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Transcription23; defensive guns, and a formidable material obstacle in front, while the Fort has none. The bomb proof shelter in Wagner, its superior natural position, and stronger profile, are advantages over our line. Tonight we ceased to employ the entire fatigue force, now averaging 375 infantry and 130 engineers on defensive works and began on the right of the Second Parallel, by order of the General Commanding, the construction of Battery Brown for two 8 inch Parrott Rifles intended to be employed in the demolition of Sumter. Sergeant Walter Smith New York Volunteer Engineers had charge of this work. About 2200 days work have already been expended in advance of the First Parallel. Colonel J.W. Turner, Chief of Staff, Department of the South, was today announced as Chief of Artillery also.; Monday July 27. Continued work in Second Parallel day and night. Only a small detachment of Engineers work during the day, it being necessary that the heavy work be done in the night, on account of the sharpshooters, who, with their Whitworth rifles, at a distance of 1300 yards give us more annoyance by day than his heavy guns.Â
TopicsSouth Carolina--History
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Armed Forces
Brooks, T. B. (Thomas Benton), 1836-1900
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Armed Forces
Brooks, T. B. (Thomas Benton), 1836-1900
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Permanent Linkhttp://purl.clemson.edu/1F439F860F9F750B325B294AAE050D0B
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