Letter
Quincy A. Gillmore to Dahlgren, August 26, 1863
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
In the Field, Morris Island, S. C., August 26, 1863.
Admiral DAHLGREN, Commanding South Atlantic Blockading Squadron: ADMIRAL: I shall not light up to-night. I will open fire on Sumter and keep it up till dark.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Q. A. GILLMORE,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
5 R R—VOL XXVIII, PT II
66 S. C. AND G. A. COASTS, AND IN MID. AND E. FLA. —[Cuar. X. L.
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
5 R R—VOL XXVIII, PT II
66 S. C. AND G. A. COASTS, AND IN MID. AND E. FLA. —[Cuar. X. L.
Morris Isuanp, August 27, 1863—9.30 a. m.
Admiral DAHLGREN :
Can I take from your vessel another 8-inch gun and a 100-pounder ?
J have burst three 8-inch guns in all. :
Admiral DAHLGREN :
Can I take from your vessel another 8-inch gun and a 100-pounder ?
J have burst three 8-inch guns in all. :
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Middle and East Florida, Pt. 1. Location: In the Field, Morris Island, S. C.. Summary: Brigadier-General Q. A. Gillmore informs Admiral Dahlgren of his plan to bombard Fort Sumter until dark and requests additional heavy artillery after bursting three 8-inch guns.
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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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