Letter
Quincy A. Gillmore to John J. Peck, September 22, 1863
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
In the Field, Morris Island, S. C., September 22, 1863.
Major-General PECK, Commanding at New Berne, N. C.:
GENERAL : Brigadier-General Wild’s brigade arrived here from North Carolina destitute of almost everything necessary for field ‘service, excepting their arms, having been compelled by the haste in which they moved to leave behind their knapsacks, camp equipage, and the officers’ horses and baggage. I have detailed two officers from the brigade to go to New Berne for this property, and have furnished a steamer for the special purpose. I respectfully request that you will afford them such facilities as may be in your power to enable them to obtain the property and return immediately.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Q. A. GILLMORE,
Major-General, Commanding.
Major-General, Commanding.
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: Major-General Gillmore requests Major-General Peck's assistance in facilitating the retrieval and prompt return of essential equipment and baggage left behind by Brigadier-General Wild's brigade during rapid deployment.
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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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