Letter
Thomas Jordan to A. J. Gonzales, July 10, 1863
Charleston, S. C.
Charleston, S. C., July 10, 1863.
Col. A. J. GONZALES, Chief of Artillery, &c. :
CoLONEL: You will repair forthwith to inspect the heavy batteries on James Island, commencing with Fort Pemberton, to determine, on consultation with their commanding officers, what are their most
ressing wants; and, if they can be supplied, you will inform these A eaiiguentors by courier.
You will determine also, whether, in any conflict of the enemy’s gunboats with the works on James Island, the siege train, or any part thereof, can be used to advantage.
Meanwhile, the siege train should be sent to the most available position on James Island.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
THOMAS JORDAN,
Chief of Staff.
Chief of Staff.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Middle and East Florida, Pt. 1. Location: Charleston, S. C.. Summary: Thomas Jordan orders Colonel A. J. Gonzales to inspect and assess artillery defenses and supply needs on James Island, particularly Fort Pemberton, and to position siege equipment strategically during the 1863 Charleston campaign.
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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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