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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 116 (search)
Doc. 112.-Colonel Roberts' exploit. Flag-officer Foote's report. United States Flag steamer Benton, off Island No.10, April 2, 1862. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy: last night an armed boat expedition was fitted out from the squadron and the land forces at this point, under command of Col. Roberts, of the Forty-second Illinois regiment. The five boats comprising the expedition were in charge of First Master J. V. Johnson, of the St. Louis, assisted by Fourth Master G. been required, to the fulfilment of the object of the expedition. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, etc., your servant, A. H. Foote, Flag-Officer. Chicago Tribune account. on board steamer V. F. Wilson, off Island no.10, April 2, 1862. The fleet this morning is exulting over a most daring and brilliant exploit, performed last night by Col. Roberts, of the Forty-second Illinois, at the head of a small expedition. In order to appreciate more thoroughly its character and