Letter
Thomas Jordan to Hutson LEz, July 10, 1863
Charleston, S. C.
Charleston, S. C., July 10, 1863.
Maj. Hutson LE&z, Chief Quartermaster, &c. :
Masor: A brigade (Clingman’s) is to be sent here from Wilmington. Make every possible exertion to provide for its rapid transportation. Leave nothing undone in your power to accelerate the movement, both from Wilmington to Florence, and thence here. Time is incalculably precious.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
THOMAS JORDAN,
Chief of Staff.
Hpegrs. Dept. SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, AND FLORIDA,
Chief of Staff.
Hpegrs. 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: Charleston, S. C.. Summary: Thomas Jordan urgently instructs Major Hutson to expedite transportation of Clingman's brigade from Wilmington to Charleston, emphasizing the critical importance of swift movement during the Civil War.
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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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