DECEMBER 25, 1864
At 12:15 p.m. the Emma was struck by a shell from the shore which went through the gig and bridge and explodes in the master's storeroom. The Emma continued firing all afternoon and from both sides of he ship. At 6:30 p.m., the Emma began firing at intervals from the port side only.
The first away cutter returned to the ship after embarking Butler's troops on the beach.
At 9:30, the Emma ceased firing
DECEMBER 26, 1864
From midnight to 4 a.m., it was blowing heavy and raining.
At 9:15 a.m., weighed anchor and steamed inshore. At 9:55 , all hands were called to quarters and firing began from the No, 1 pivot gun and port battery. The ship was underway and steaming to the south and east.
From noon to 4 p.m. the Emma delivered orders to the fleet from Admiral David D. Porter, arrived back at the fleet at 2:50 and spoke with the flagship Malvern.
--Old B-Runner
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