199 Series I Volume XXXV-I Serial 65 - Olustee Part I
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SUMTER, March 31, 1864.
The condition of affairs remains unchanged. The enemy fired 3 shots at the fort yesterday afternoon, 2 of which struck, and 4 last night, all of which struck. The position of the fleet is unchanged.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. ELLIOTT, JR.,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.
Lieutenant S. C. BOYLSTON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
FORT SUMTER, April 1,1 864.
SIR: The only change this morning is that a new embrasure has been made for the 300-pounder looking towards this post. Four shots fired yesterday; 3 struck.
Your obedient servant,
S. ELLIOTT, JR.,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.
Lieutenant S. C. BOYLSTON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
FORT SUMTER, April 2, 1864.
SIR: I have the honor to report all quiet this morning. Three shots fired yesterday; all struck. The post returns have not been received.
Your obedient servant,
S. ELLIOTT, JR.,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.
Lieutenant S. C. BOYLSTON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
FORT SUMTER, April 3, 1864.
SIR: Eight shots were fired while the obstructions were being taken in before daylight this morning; 6 struck, but did no damage. No further change.
Your obedient servant,
S. ELLIOTT, JR.,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.
Lieutenant S. C. BOYLSTON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
FORT SUMTER, April 3, 1864.
Enemy commenced firing slowly from two mortars at 5 o'clock this afternoon.
S. ELLIOTT, JR.,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.
Lieutenant S. C. BOYLSTON.
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