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

CollectionsThomas Benton Brooks Papers

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TranscriptionMonday August 3rd 1863; Siege work proposed Night; 1st. Finish Revetting parapets and filling platforms of the three heavy gun Batteries in front; In charge Sergt. [Sergeant] Williams and 15 Infantry; 2nd. Finish Service Magazine to 100 Pdr. batteries; In charge Sergt. [Sergeant] Ingraham and 50 Infantry; 3rd. Continue work on advanced 30 pdr. Battery; In charge Capt. [Captain] Walker; Detail 26 Engineers and 30 Infantry; Material used Sand bags; 4th. Begin road to Left Battery in rear of Rifle pit; In charge Sergt. [Sergeant] Smith; Detail 2 Engineers and 30 Infantry; 5th. Continue Splinter Proofs in old infantry trench in rear of 100 Pdr. battery; In charge Lieut. [Lieutenant] Wilken; Turn

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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