MARCH 29TH
Grant wrote Porter requesting two gunboats be placed below Vicksburg to cut off enemy trade with the west bank of the Mississippi and to cover a possible Army landing.
Commander Duncan of the USS Norwich reported to Du Pont of the Union evacuation of Jacksonville, Fla., after destroying most of the city.
MARCH 30TH
CSS Florida seized bark M.J. Colcord loaded with provisions, which were taken on board the Florida. Lt. Maffitt wrote "Living like lords on Yankee plunder."
USS Monticello captured British schooner Sue off Little River, NC.
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