Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Norfolk” in chapter 35 of Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4.:
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Hundreds had left during the last week or two, and on the return of the rebel steamers from the action of Friday, in a crippled condition, many more fled.
Capt. Hunter of the Curlew had left for Norfolk the evening previous, and the belief was general that that city would next be visited by our troops. --Cincinnati Gazette.
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