Letter
Thomas Jordan to R. S. Ripuey, July 15, 1863
Charleston, S. C.
Charleston, S. C., July 15, 1863.
Brig. Gen. R. 8S. RIPLEY,
GENERAL : The commanding general directs that General Hagood be instructed to open fire on Black Island, without delay, from Secessionville, with as many gunsas can be brought to bear on that island. The 24-pounder rifled piece at Fort Pemberton will also be sent to the redoubt nearest Secessionville, for the same purpose, as soon as ready for service. These orders, it is desired, shall be communicated to General Hagood by telegraph.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
THOMAS JORDAN,
Chief of Staff.
Hpgrs. Dept. SouTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, AND FLORIDA,
; Charleston, S. C., July 15, 1863.
Chief of Staff.
Hpgrs. Dept. SouTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, AND FLORIDA,
; Charleston, S. C., July 15, 1863.
Brig. Gen. R. S. Ripuey,
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 Brig. Gen. Ripley to instruct General Hagood to immediately bombard Black Island from Secessionville using available artillery, including a 24-pounder rifled gun from Fort Pemberton.
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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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