...e repairs, if any, and by a division of his force to endeavor to secure the person of Gen. Thompson, and to destroy his supplies. Owing to the heavy draught of water of our boats, as set forth in Major Strong 's report, herewith inclosed, it was found impossible to carry out the plan as originally proposed. But Major Strong, not to be baffled, determined upon an attack, and in open day, at the head of ...