Letter
W. L. M. Burger to E. W. Serrell, October 12, 1863
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
October 12, 1863.
In the Field, Folly Island, 8S. C., October 12, 1863. Col. E. W. SERRELL, Comdg. N. Y. Volunteer Engineers, Folly Island, 8. C.: Sir: The chief engineer desires you to construct a boom across Light-House Inlet above the mouth of the creek emptying into LightHouse Inlet from the direction of Black Island. The position is to be selected by yourself; also that you examine the sheet of water to the north of Long Island, and report in writing the best position for an obstruction to prevent the passage of boats from it into LightHouse Inlet. :
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. L. M. BURGER;
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS U. 8S. FORCEs,
North End Folly Island, S. C., October 12, 1863.
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS U. 8S. FORCEs,
North End Folly Island, S. C., October 12, 1863.
Brigadier-General TURNER,
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. Summary: W. L. M. Burger instructs Col. E. W. Serrell to construct a boom across Light-House Inlet and identify the best location to obstruct boat passage from north of Long Island 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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