January 31.—Arrived in Mobile to-day about 12 o’clock P. M., having left Newnan on the 29th.
While crossing Mobile Bay on the steamer, we came near having a disaster. The boat ran against one of the forts with which the bay is filled. We got off without any damage. We were all very much alarmed. Captain Richmond, brother of the late Major R., was on board, who kindly offered to assist me in case of an accident.
