Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

November 23.—Lieutenant Cushing, in command of the United States steamer Ellis, proceeded up New-River, N. C, on a reconnoitring expedition. At Jacksonville, he captured two schooners, and in returning down the river, succeeded in running his own vessel on a shoal and losing her.—(Doc. 33.)

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