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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 80 (search)
hets, until we were beyond their range. Our crews returned a random fire from the boats and two steamers, gave three cheers, and pulled for their vessels, the light from the burning schooner guiding them on their way. Her destruction was complete, and, although the clothes of the men and the boats were perforated with balls, not a man was killed. Officers and men vied with each other in the performance of their duty. Acting Master Foster applied the match in the cabin of the doomed vessel. Acting Assistant Surgeon W. R. Bensall accompanied the expedition — ready, should his services be required. I hope what I have done will meet your approbation, although I have acted without orders. This little affair will show the enemy at least that we are watching him, and ready to meet and destroy his preparations for crossing this river at all times. I have the honor to be your obedient servant, A. D. Harrell, Lieutenant Commanding. Capt. T. T. Craven, Commanding Potomac flotilla.