1862 December 15 U. S. Steamer Currituck

   U.S. Steamer Currituck
                               Navy Yard Washington
                                     Dec 15th 1862
Sir
 I beg leave to State that on the 11th inst or the
following morning at Sunrise Lieut Comdr
Magan had the fleet devied[sic] into three divisions
and opened fire on the Batteries that we silence
the night before, but got no reply Seased
fireing & also state that Henry F. Smith
died at 2. O. Clock the 11th inst of his wounds
received the 10th, Also Captain S.A. Simmons
of the Coal Schooner Cadash that was wounded
on the 10th died the next day of his wounds
                               Very Respectfully
                                 Your Obt Servant
                                      T. J. Linnekin
                                         Acting Master Comdg
                                                 U.S.S. Currituck
Lieut Commanding
   Andrew A.  Harwood
       Commanding Potomac Flotilla
          Navy Yard Washington

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