Breese, Kidder Randolph (1831-1881) Orders
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09146 Author/Creator: Breese, Kidder Randolph (1831-1881) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 March 1864 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Ordering the "officer in charge of Picket Tug" to relay Porter's order to the fleet: "Keep the tug as close to the falls as possible and a bright lookout for anything up the bend. Blow one whistle if you see a vessel coming down. Examine all floating objects and tow any suspicious looking things clear of the vessels - giving warning with two whistles if she sees anything like a Torpedo...this order will be turned over to Relief...at daylight to be given to the officer of the deck..."
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