Letter
P.G.T. Beauregard to D. B. Harris, July 14, 1863
Charleston, S. C.
Charleston, S. C., July 14, 1863.
Lieut. Col. D. B. Harris,
Chief Engineer Department, Charleston, S. C.:
CoLONEL: I gave you this morning the probable armament of those two batteries near Legare’s; since then I find we have some guns on siege carriages which I wish to substitute for the field guns already referred to. You will, in consequence, make those batteries accordingly.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. T. BEAUREGARD,
General, Commanding.
Morris Isuanp, July 14, 1863—8 a. m.
Capt. W. F. Nanos, Assistant Adjutant-General:
General, Commanding.
Morris Isuanp, July 14, 1863—8 a. m.
Capt. W. F. Nanos, Assistant Adjutant-General:
If there be any intention of retaking the south end of this island,
I must earnestly beg of General Ripley to permit me to remain here.
My men and officers all desire it, and ask if this withdrawal is equivalent to a reprimand.
I must earnestly beg of General Ripley to permit me to remain here.
My men and officers all desire it, and ask if this withdrawal is equivalent to a reprimand.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Middle and East Florida, Pt. 1. Location: Charleston, S. C.. Summary: General Beauregard instructs Lieutenant Colonel Harris to modify battery armaments near Legare's and requests permission from General Ripley to remain at Morris Island amid plans to retake its southern end.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 28, Part 1
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