| Charleston S. C. April 23rd 1862 |
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| Genl W. W. Harlee |
| Columbia, S. C. |
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| The plan of strengthening the
Ashley Bridge must be determined by more competent judges, whether (90)
days delay with now prove too great. I am unable to say, I still think
the work should be done in the shortest time possible. |
| J. C. Pemberton |
| Maj. Genl. Comdg |
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| Sent by telegram |
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