Letter
Thomas Jordan to J. R. Wappy, July 15, 1863
Charleston, S. C.
Charleston, S. C., July 15, 1863.
Lieut. Col. J. R. Wappy, Chf. of Ord., Dept. S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C.: CoLoNnEL: The commanding general direets the immediate preparation of the following platforms: Say, ten for 32-pounder rifled guns; ten for 42-pounder rifled guns ; fifteen for 10-inch columbiads : and carriages, and chassis for six 10-inch columbiads.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
THOMAS JORDAN,
Chief of Staff.
202 8. C. AND G. A. COASTS, AND IN MID. AND E, FLA. (Car. X. L.
SPECIAL ORDERS, Hpgrs. Dept. S. C., Ga., AND FLA.,
Chief of Staff.
202 8. C. AND G. A. COASTS, AND IN MID. AND E, FLA. (Car. X. L.
SPECIAL ORDERS, Hpgrs. Dept. S. C., Ga., AND FLA.,
No. 141. Charleston, S. C., July 15, 1863.
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X. The commanding officers of posts and batteries actively enaged against the enemy will keep a daily journal of operations,
fora a copy of the same to these headquarters through district commanders. Engineer officers will report likewise through
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X. The commanding officers of posts and batteries actively enaged against the enemy will keep a daily journal of operations,
fora a copy of the same to these headquarters through district commanders. Engineer officers will report likewise through
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 instructs Lieutenant Colonel J. R. Wappy to immediately prepare artillery platforms and maintain daily operational journals for Confederate coastal defenses in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida during 1863.
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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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