Letter
Q. A. Gillmorh to H. W. HALueck, June 12, 1863
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
Hilton Head, S. C., June 12, 1863.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALueck, General-in-Chief, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.:
Srr: I have the honor to report my arrival here yesterday.
Major-General Hunter relinquished, and I assumed, command yesterday. :
I have conversed freely with Major Duane and with several navy officers in reference to the recent attack on the forts in Charleston Harbor, and the present condition of affairs in that direction.
The concurrent testimony is that the defenses on Morris Island have undergone a material change within the last three weeks, much to the advantage of the enemy.
I shall visit that vicinity to-morrow, and make a full report by next steamer.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Q. A. GILLMORH,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, } Hpqrs. DEPT. OF THE SOUTH,
No. 48. \ Hilton Head, Port Royal, S. C., June 13, 1868.
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, } Hpqrs. DEPT. OF THE SOUTH,
No. 48. \ Hilton Head, Port Royal, S. C., June 13, 1868.
The following-named officers are hereby announced on the staff of
the general commanding, and will be respected and obeyed accordingly :
eat John W. Turner, aide-de-camp, and chief of staff.
of musters.
the general commanding, and will be respected and obeyed accordingly :
eat John W. Turner, aide-de-camp, and chief of staff.
of musters.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Middle and East Florida, Pt. 1. Location: Hilton Head, S. C.. Summary: Brigadier General Q. A. Gillmorh reports assuming command at Hilton Head, assesses recent enemy fortifications on Morris Island, and promises a detailed follow-up report to Major General H. W. Halleck.
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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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