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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1862 , February
February 25.
General Henry Heth and staff have arrived at Lewisburgh, Va. He takes command of the forces of Kanawha.
He was greeted with great applause by the troops, many of whom were in his old command, and all knew him by reputation.
Great confidence is felt in this young and talented officer, and no one could have been sent who gives so universal satisfaction.--Richmond Dispatch, February 28.
The Savannah Republican of this date says: A reconnoissance by the steamer Savannah, yesterday, brought to light all the movements of the enemy in our river.
They have erected three batteries, which effectually cut off all communication with the Fort--one of four guns, on Venus's Point, one of the same number of guns on a small marsh, just above Long Island, and commanding the south channel, and the third on boats moored in Mud River.
The three are located in the form of a triangle, and could not be passed by any vessel in our service.
The guns are all of a heavy calibre, most