NOVEMBER 22ND, 1861: Two days of combined gunfire commenced from the USS Niagara, Flag Officer McKean, USS Richmond, Captain Francis B. Ellison, and Fort Pickens against Confederate defenses at Fort McRee, the Pensacola Navy Yard and the town of Warrington, terminating the following day with damage to the Confederate positions and the USS Richmond.
** The U.S. Marine Corps is authorized to enlist an additional 500 privates and proportionate number of non-commissioned officers.
--Old B-Runner
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