only its iron planting to be ready to speed terror in the enemy's blockading fleet. Unfortunately I cannot get the War and Navy Departments to furnish me with the necessary iron plating. I have written and telegraphed on the subject until my hand in hoarse. Why will not those in authority to promptly what should be done? This reflection I apply also to myself. I can well understand your high appreciation of your son's good qualities. I hope ere long to be able to apply for his services on my general staff.

I am happy to hear that Mobile is now so well protected, but I hope her defenses will never be put to the test.

Yours, very truly,

G. T. BEAUREGARD.

SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF S. C., GA., AND FLA., Numbers 92. Charleston, S. C., April 26, 1863.

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VI. Brigadier General N. G. Evans, with his brigade, will for the present report to Brigadier-General Ripley, who will station the same.

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By command of General Beauregard:

JNO. M. OTEY,
Assistant Adjutant-General.

HDQRS. DEPT. SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, AND FLORIDA,

Charleston, S. C., April 27, 1863.

Brigadier General R. S. RIPLEY,

Commanding First Military District South Carolina:

GENERAL: The commanding general directs that Brigadier General N. G. Evans, with his brigade, occupy the same position as that hell by the command of Brigadier General W. H. T. Walker, Brigadier-General Evans for the present commanding the Sub-District of Saint Andrew's Parish from Wappoo Cut. His brigade will act as a movable column for the support of other districts. Brigadier-General Gist's sub-district will be James Island to Wappoo Cut.

I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JNO. M. OTEY,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

SPECIAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. FIRST MILITARY DISTRICT, DEPT. OF S. C., GA., AND FLA., Numbers 168.
Charleston, April 27, 1863.

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III. Brigadier General N. G. Evans will, upon his arrival in Saint Andrew's Parish with his brigade, assume command of that parish north and west of Wappoo Cut, reporting directly to these headquarters. Brigadier-General Evans with the police and guard regulations now in existence in that parish, which will still remain in force.

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By command of Brigadier-General Ripley:

WM. F. NANCE,
Assistant Adjutant-General.