July 21st. Between the hours of four and six A. M., slight fog. During the remainder of the forenoon, employed getting ammunition and guns ready to send on shore. During the afternoon, sent third cutter on shore for repairs; also sent two nine-inch Dahlgren guns and equipments, and a quantity of grape.
Cruise of the U.S. Flag-Ship Hartford. – From the Personal Journal of Wm. C. Holton.
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