SEPTEMBER 9TH, 1864: Rear Admiral Farragut ordered the USS Kanawha to reinstitute the blockade of Brownsville, Texas. It had been lifted in mid-February by Presidential proclamation, but on 15 August, Secretary of State Seward had informed Secretary Welles once more because of withdrawal of Union forces in the area. Three days later, Welles directed Farragut to resume it.
On September 3rd, Farragut reported to Welles that he was "increasing the blockading force off the coast of Texas, the recent operations here (Battle of Mobile Bay) enabling me to spare vessels for that purpose."
The Kanawha blockaded the Brazos Santiago, one of the approaches to Brownsville. The USS Aroostook was sent to blockade the Rio grande River.
--Old B-Runner
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