Napoleon J. T. Dana to William P. Benton, 28 January 1864
Head Quarters, U. S. Forces
Matagorda Peninsula
January 28th 1864
Brigd Genl.
W. P. Benton
Comdg. Post at Indianola
You will be very careful to provide against any attack, by water, on such transports as may at any time be lying at or near your wharf, and will keep your troops well on the alert, and some of your artillery properly disposed with that purpose.
You will see that the transports whilst they are there have their guns and their crews constantly ready for action, and will always, at such times, keep at least, one hundred men on guard, on or in the vicinity of the transports, ready, instantly to repel a boat attack.
I have the honor to remain
Very respectfully
(Signed)
Official N.J.T. Dana
Hugh G Brown Maj. Genl.
Capt. & Asst. Adjt. Genl.
[verso]
41. Head Qrs. U.S. Forces
Matagorda Peninsula
January 28 1864
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Dana
Major Genl Comd'g.
To
Benton
Brig General Comdg.
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You will be very careful to
provide against any attack by
water on such transports as may their guns and their crews
at any time be lying at or near constantly ready for action
your wharf and will keep your and will always at such times
troops well on the alert and keep at least one hundred men
some of your Artillery properly on guard on or in the vicinity
disposed for that purpose ready instantly to repel a
You will see that the trans- boat attack
ports while lying there have ——————————————
DATABASE CONTENT
| (6181) | DL1287.004 | 87 | Orders | 1864-01-28 |
Tags: Artillery, Guns, Ships/Boats
People - Records: 3
Places - Records: 1
- (1504) [origination] ~ Matagorda Peninsula, Matagorda County, Texas
SOURCES
Napoleon J. T. Dana to William P. Benton, 28 January 1864, DL1287.004, Nau Collection
