Quincy A. Gillmore to H. W. Hatuecx, November 30, 1863
In the Field, Folly Island, 8. O., November 30, 1863. Maj. Gen. H. W. Hatuecx, General-in-Chief, U. S. Army:
GENERAL: I am in receipt of your letter, of the 26th instant, by Major Brooks. I have had from the major a verbal report of his interviews with General Cullum.
I have the honor to withdraw my request for permission to visit Washington at the present time.
Admiral Dahlgren does not expect the new monitors until toward the 1st of January.
The conditions of the problem are entirely different from what they were three months ago, when Sumter was first demolished.
From rumors that have reached my ears, I judge that efforts are being made to get one of my divisions transferred to another army and department. I have no men to spare, and trust none will be taken from me.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Major-General, Commanding.
Abstract from return of the Department of the South, Maj. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore,
U.S. Army, commanding, for November, 1863; headquarters Folly Island, S. C.
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