Ripley, Roswell Sabine, 1823-1887 to Edward Manigault
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02457.16 Author/Creator: Ripley, Roswell Sabine, 1823-1887 Place Written: Sullivan's Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 February 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Confederate Lieutenant Colonel Roswell S. Ripley writes from Headquarters at Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, to Colonel Edward Manigault of the Ordnance Department. Reports "the steamer came down this morning for the 32 pounders & the sling cart, without any supplies of shot, shell, or munitions for this post -. I can hardly believe such to have been your intention..." Relates that he directed two sling cart wheels in care of Lieutenant [Yates?] to Charleston, South Carolina. Requests another sling cart, stating "One sling cart is altogether too small a supply for works extending around this harbor & I require one especially for this post..." Reports that the wharf at his port is unsafe.Written at Fort Moultrie
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