...itical position. I herewith inclose the reports of Acting Ensign Birtwistle and Acting Master's Mate Jarvis, officers of the launches, of the part taken by them in an engagement with the enemy at Smithfield, Virginia , Acting Master Pierson having been seriously injured. I also inclose the surgeon's report of the wounded belonging to this ship. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. H. Upshur,...