Letter

Francis D. Lee to Thomas Jordan, July 11, 1863

CHARLESTON

Brig. Gen. THomas JORDAN, Chief of Staff:

GENERAL: In obedience to the orders of the commanding general, I am making preparations to launch the torpedo-boat at 3 o’clock to-day. I hope to be able to get up steam on her, and thus make her available for the purposes of transportation.

I am also busily engaged in praperins a further supply of torpedoes, tv meet any requisitions that may be made.

I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient

servant,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Middle and East Florida, Pt. 1. Location: CHARLESTON. Summary: Francis D. Lee informs Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan of preparations to launch a torpedo-boat and produce additional torpedoes for military use during the Civil War.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 28, Part 1 View original source ↗