Commander Drayton on board the Ottawa took a moving train under fire with military stores. Launches under Commander C.R.P. Rodgers captured the steamer Darlington with a cargo of military stores.
Du Pont had only the highest praise for his association with Brigadier General Wright, commanding the brigade of troops on the expedition: "Our plans of action have been matured by mutual consultation, and have been carried into execution by mutual help."
--Old B-Runner
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