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The Daily Dispatch: April 16, 1863., [Electronic resource], The siege of Washington, N. C. (search)
. Kenan's regiments, were engaged in throwing up heavy earthworks on Rodman's Point. Behind these will be mounted to-night three heavy guns. No firing anywhere this morning. On the north side of the river the troops under command of Gen. Garnett have been gradually drawing in their fold, and I was told on Sunday that Capt. Starr had his two Howitzers in 80 yards of the town. Whenever the signal for general attack is made, Gen. Garnett's brigade, with the North Carolina regiments he hGen. Garnett's brigade, with the North Carolina regiments he has, will advance and storm the town. When that will be, it is impossible to tell. To morrow all the heavy guns necessary will be here and in place. Riley's battery is on the way, and may be waited for — but delays are dangerous." There was some skirmishing on the north side of the river on Saturday morning. I was informed that it was an attempt upon the part of some buffaloes and negroes to leave the town, but they were driven back.