Letter
C. H. Simonton to W. F. Nance, July 9, 1863
SECESSIONVILLE
SECESSIONVILLE, July 9, 1863.
Capt. W. F. Nance, Assistant Adjutant-General : At dark ten vessels in all, were at Battery Island, landing troops from someof them. I donot knowif any came upafterward. Thus far no news that any have landed at Grimball’s, or higher up the river. I have it well watched. My dispositions are made, but I want infantry terribly on west lines.
C. H. SIMONTON,
Colonel, Commanding.
184 =. 0. AND G. A. COASTS, AND IN MID. AND E. FLA, —[Cuap. X. L.
184 =. 0. AND G. A. COASTS, AND IN MID. AND E. FLA, —[Cuap. X. L.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Middle and East Florida, Pt. 1. Location: SECESSIONVILLE. Summary: Colonel C. H. Simonton reports troop landings at Battery Island and requests infantry reinforcements for west lines to defend against potential enemy advances.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 28, Part 1
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