Slave Labor for Charleston Defenses

Item CON-7910

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Executive Department
Charleston 28 July 1863


My dear Sir,

His excellency Governor Bonham has been informed that experienced managers of Negros are much wanted to superintend and push on the work on the fortifications now being erected for the defense of the city. Reviewing your efficiency, experience and relying on your patriotism, he requests you to aid the State in this emergency. You will report to Major Echols, Broad Street with this note, who will assign you to duty.

Respectfully Your obedient servant,
A. P. Aldrich
A.D.C.

Wm Truffe