OR, Series 1, Vol. 28, Part 2, Page 233

Charleston, S. C. 
July 27, 1863
 
Thomas R. Sharp
Columbia, S. C.
 
   Push the ordnance in question {2 10" mortars} through {to Charleston, on the South Carolina RR} without an instant of delay. Time is incalculably precious.
Thomas Jordan
Chief of Staff

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