March 26th. To-day the men have been at work forming barricades on the poop deck and forecastle with hammocks and old sails; it will prove to be quite a protection to the men who are exposed at these points, as Minie balls are dealt out to us in a profuse manner generally.
We were honored to-day with a visit from Major-General Grant and staff. A consultation of war was held on board by them and our Admiral.
