Letter
N. O. A. Dahlgren to Q. A. Gitlmore, August 4, 1863
Off Morris Island
Off Morris Island, August 4, 1863.
Brig. Gen. Q. A. GitLMorE, U. S. Army, Commanding Department of the South:
GENERAL: Yours of the 3d has been received. In order that the object of it may be better attained, it will be advisable that the officer who observes for you inside of Cumming’s Point should communicate how the boats, &c., should operate, when the signal, and in what direction. If you will direct hini to see me, there will be no difficulty in making the desired arrangements. Iam,
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
N. O. A. DAHLGREN,
Rear-Admiral, Comdg. South Atlantic Blockading Squadron.
Wak DEPARTMENT,
Rear-Admiral, Comdg. South Atlantic Blockading Squadron.
Wak DEPARTMENT,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Middle and East Florida, Pt. 1. Location: Off Morris Island. Summary: Rear-Admiral Dahlgren advises Brig. Gen. Gilmore to have his observer at Cumming's Point coordinate boat operations and signaling to ensure effective collaboration during the South Atlantic blockade.
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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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