Letter
Quincy A. Gillmore to H. W. Haueck, July 4, 1863
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
Hilton Head, Port Royal, S. C., July 4, 1863.
Maj. Gen. H. W. Haueck, General-in-Chief, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.:
Sir: I have the honor to report that Admiral DuPont will at once enter into my project for getting possession of Morris Island, and render all the assistance in his power. He sent mea message to that effect last evening. General Seymour returned from Folly Island Mcp aN and reports that the enemy is materially strengthening
is defenses there.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Q. A. GILLMORE,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
P. S.—Admiral Dahlgren is reported off the harbor, coming in.
Hpgrs. Dept. SouTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, AND FLORIDA,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
P. S.—Admiral Dahlgren is reported off the harbor, coming in.
Hpgrs. Dept. SouTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, AND FLORIDA,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Middle and East Florida, Pt. 1. Location: Hilton Head, Port Royal, S. C.. Summary: Brigadier General Q. A. Gillmore informs Major General H. W. Haueck that Admiral DuPont agrees to support his plan to capture Morris Island amid reports of Confederate fortifications strengthening nearby.
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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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