Echols, William H. (fl. 1863) to M.L. Bonham
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09403 Author/Creator: Echols, William H. (fl. 1863) Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 July 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 26.4 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy
Chief engineer of the Confederacy to SC Governor Bonham. "The matter of Mr. Maxwell's Negroes having appeared in the City was through neglect but is excusable when the facts are known. They were, at the time of the assault on Battery Wagner, on Morris Island (last Saturday) when the steamer landed the troops." The troops were sent to repel those of the 54th Mass. Vols. under Colonel Robert Shaw. Includes W.J. Maxwell's written statement.
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