This day in Charleston
2 entries · 1863–1864
No work was attempted by day; the second parallel was held by sharpshooters and a strong advanced guard. That night zigzag approaches were driven from the first parallel to the second by flying sap, and the parapet extended westward. The navy bombarded Battery Wagner heavily the same day.
Major Brooks’ journal, OR I, 28, Pt. 1
“Forty-nine shots from Parrott guns fired at the fort during the night; 17 missed. No casualties.” Signed T. A. Huguenin, who commanded Fort Sumter from July 1864 until it was evacuated, and who was the last Confederate officer to leave it.
Fort Sumter post returns, OR I, 35, Pt. 1
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