Ripley, Roswell Sabine, 1823-1887 to Edward Manigault

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GLC#
GLC02457.16-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 2, 1861
Author/Creator
Ripley, Roswell Sabine, 1823-1887
Title
to Edward Manigault
Place Written
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Confederate Lieutenant Colonel Roswell S. Ripley writes from Headquarters at Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, to Colonel Edward Manigault of the Ordnance Department. Reports "the steamer came down this morning for the 32 pounders & the sling cart, without any supplies of shot, shell, or munitions for this post -. I can hardly believe such to have been your intention..." Relates that he directed two sling cart wheels in care of Lieutenant [Yates?] to Charleston, South Carolina. Requests another sling cart, stating "One sling cart is altogether too small a supply for works extending around this harbor & I require one especially for this post..." Reports that the wharf at his port is unsafe.Written at Fort Moultrie

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