MAJOR FERDINAND J.S. DE BRAHM, CONTINENTAL ENGINEER.

This journal article provides a biographical account of Major Ferdinand J.S. de Brahm, a Continental Engineer during the American Revolutionary War. De Brahm, originally from Germany, was educated as a surveyor and engineer and worked on various engineering projects, including the construction of Fort Sullivan in South Carolina. However, he was eventually replaced due to concerns about his engineering skills. The article also mentions de Brahm's involvement in the Battle of Fort Sullivan and his subsequent promotion to the rank of Major in the Continental Army. The document also includes a translation of de Brahm's military journal during the siege of Charleston in 1780, which provides a detailed account of the events that took place during the siege, including enemy movements, firing of cannons and musketry, and the construction of fortifications. It also mentions the capitulation of Fort Moultrie and the eventual surrender of Charleston to the English army. After the war, de Brahm continued to serve in various military roles and was eventually appointed a member of the court martial in Philadelphia. He retired from service in 1784 and returned to his home in Trier. [Extracted from the article]