Raynors HCA 2017-06
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GILMER, Jeremy Francis (1818-1883) was an American soldier, mapmaker, and civil engineer most noted for his service as the Chief Engineer of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. As a major general, he oversaw the planning of the elaborate defenses of the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Autograph Letter Signed “J.F. Gilmore” 4pp., to Colonel Alfred Rives, Charleston, SC., October 17, 1863. In part, ‘I do regret the wording of the endorsement made by Col. Stevens on the application ... for the exemption or release of his Negro .... If Col. Steven’ decisions be objected to by the parties ... for which the labor of the Negro is wanted ... present your views to the Sec. of war ... our preparations here are now so advanced that my presence in Charleston is becoming less important daily ... We are making the north east end of Sullivan Island to provide against any attempt. ...Our batteries for the inner harbor about completed with guns mounted. three good guns remounted and well protected in Sumter ... New lines on James Island ready for defense ... Batteries on Sullivans island in good condition. .. the scarp walls on Moultrie completely covered by broken bricks and sand. ... experimental firing now about to be made. Genl Pemberton is here ....”
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