June 14th. At ten A. M. inspected crew at quarters, and performed Divine service. Slight artillery and musketry-firing in the rear of Port Hudson. Slight northerly breezes. Bombardment of Port Hudson, by the army and navy, kept up throughout this day, with slight intermission.

Cruise of the U.S. Flag-Ship Hartford. – From the Personal Journal of Wm. C. Holton.
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