Contemporary manuscript copy of Adley H. Gladden’s report to Major G. G. Garner, six pages, 7.75 x 12.5, November 30, 1861. In part: “I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the first Brigade of this Army: in the engagement with the enemy on the 22nd and 23rd…Without any previous warning the enemy opened a rapid fire…The main effort of the enemy seemed to be directed at the destruction of Fort McRee…The heavy cross firing from the Fort and shipping set McRee on fire three times partly crushed by the magazine, and disabled three casements of guns…No loss of life occurred until about three o’clock.” In very good to fine condition. As a result of Gladden’s able support during the bombardment of the Confederate forts, he was promoted to commander of the Army of Pensacola. He was soon transferred to the Army of Mississippi and was mortally wounded on the first day of the Battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862.
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