Letter, 1863 December 14, Rumsey to Gillmore, with a review by Major Brooks, page 4 (

• Main Author: : Rumsey
• Format: Still Image
• Language: English
• Published: 1863
• Subjects: South Carolina > History; United States > History > Civil War; 1861-1865; Fort Sumter National Monument (Agency : U.S.); Gillmore; Folly Island
• Online Access: http://openparksnetwork.org/single-item-view?oid=OPN_NS:0372B5BF527E85722EF472E199D6245B

Letter to Gillmore from Rumsey containing a proposal for building a spy boat. Rumsey's proposal includes detailed plans for a narrow metallic vessel, including the propelling power, ballast, doors, and roof. Gillmore responded that this plan is to be examined & reported upon by Major Brooks...