Letter
Quincy A. Gillmore to Rear-Admiral John A. Dahlgren, November 26, 1863
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
Folly Island, S. C., November 26, 1863.
Rear-Admiral JOHN A. DAHLGREN, Commanding S. A. B. Squadron, off Morris Island, S. C.:
ADMIRAL: Theslow bombardment of Sumter requires considerable ammunition, and I propose to stop it, or at least greatly diminish it, unless you think there is great advantage in keeping it up. The only object for the last two weeks has been to prevent the enemy doing any work inside while you are getting ready with your old monitors and awaiting the arrival of new ones.
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: Folly Island, S. C.. Summary: Major-General Q. A. Gillmore proposes to halt or reduce the prolonged bombardment of Fort Sumter due to high ammunition use, seeking Rear-Admiral Dahlgren's opinion on its strategic value.
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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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