Orders from General Gillmore to the Master of U.S. Steamer Transport Delaware, to place the steamer at the disposal of Major T.B. Brooks and to obey Brooks' orders.
Transcription[Letter] Department of the South HeadQuarters in the Field; Folly Isle, S. C. [South Carolina] Nov [November] 20th 1863; To; Master of U. S. Steamer Transport Delaware; Off Stone Inlet; Sir: You will place your Steamer at the disposal of the bearer Major T. B. Brooks, and obey his orders. Your destination is Baltimore, where you will remain until Major Brooks is ready to return. Your Obdt [Obedient] Servt [Servant]; Q. A. Gillmore; Maj. [Major] Genl. [General]; Comdg. [Commanding]; I certify on honor that this is a true copy; T. B. Brooks; Maj. [Major] and A. D. C.
LocationsFolly Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States(32.66046,-79.9312)
