FEBRUARY 7TH, 1865: Boat expedition from USS Bienville, assisted by a cutter from the USS Princess Royal, entered Galveston Harbor, Texas, silently at night intending to board and destroy the blockade runner Wren. Because of "the strong current and wind...' and the near approach of daylight", the daring men were unable to reach the Wren, but did board and take the schooners Pet and Annie Sophia, both laden with cotton.
--Old B-Runner
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