Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Captain Brown” in chapter 5.28, section c.5.28.116, page 350 of Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 1.:
...he enemy was not yet in range.
Our attention was soon attracted to the gun-boats Polk and Livingston, moored just below the obstructions.
Smoke was seen issuing from their cabins and hatches.
Captain Brown promptly ordered all our small boats manned, and sent them to extinguish the fire; but they got alongside the boats
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