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eries. As soon as they came within range, Fort Beauregard opened upon the vessel in advance, which, being seconded by Fort Walker and replied to by the enemy, the action became general. About the time of the first movement of the fleet, it having ed their important trust. About 2 P. M. the fire of the enemy upon our batteries was slackened, and redoubled against Hilton Head. A little after 3 o'clock it was reported to me by Adjutant Talley, that a boat was leaving one of the fleet for the shore of Hilton Head, amid loud cheers from the former, and that Fort Walker was silent; I at once proceeded to Fort Beauregard, and after the colloquies accurately detailed by Capt. Elliott in his report, ordered him to make arrangements for retreaFort Walker was silent; I at once proceeded to Fort Beauregard, and after the colloquies accurately detailed by Capt. Elliott in his report, ordered him to make arrangements for retreat from the fort towards the Narrows. I then returned and issued the necessary orders for the evacuation of the island, and the force moved in good order towards the eastern portion of the island. The only line of retreat lay across the strip o