That would be January 31, 1863 when Confederate ironclads attacked the Union blockading fleet at Charleston Harbor while their monitors were away operating off Fort McAllister, Georgia.
"Not a single shot struck either of our ships, so their iron plating was hardly tested-- but the Ram apparatus answered finely and they have the utmost confidence in them. The squadron returned the next day bringing their new iron clad frigate "Ironsides."
The fact is dear Cary, all this could have been done months ago but we have a fosil (fossil) in the shape of Capt. Ingraham who is a curb and bit to our officers-- he would not have gone when he did save for a taunting article in the Savanna paper.
Mr. Parker says they could take the Iron Sides if they have leave but much doubts that-- I was so stirred by the good news that I determined to go on Monday to town with the girls & see dear Phil after his victory-- I staid at your Aunt Adeles."
The USS Ironsides would be the Union ship that appeared. Evidently Louise Pettigru didn't think much of Confederate captain Ingraham.
Old B-R'er
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