| Hd Qrs Dept S. C. & Geo |
| Charleston April 26th 1862 |
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| Genl W. W. Hearllee |
| Lieut Gov S. C. |
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| Dear Sir, |
| In reply to your telegraphic
of the 23rd in reference to the strengthening of the Ashley River Bridge
immediately upon its receipt. Whatever plan will accomplish the object
proposed. I shall be extremely gratified to see carried out. I am not
however sufficiently acquainted with this branch of Engineering to make
my opinion of the proposed plan of much value. One great object of the
work in my mind is the safety of the rolling stock of the C&S RR with
the increased facilities, it will afford for the removal of persons and
property should it become necessary or desirable. So many troops have
recently been removed from this Dept. that the transportation of public
stores &c will also be correspondingly diminished, within a few days all
Infty ad Arty Corps between the Ashepoo & Hardeeville will be drawn in
for the defence of Charleston. The Cavalry force will not be reduced on
the contrary I shall endeavor to strengthen it. I may be compelled
shortly to bring on Col Graham' Regt to this neighborhood but will leave
the Cavalry, and a long as practicable Ward' Battery. |
| J. C. Pemberton |
| Maj. Genl. Comdg |
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