"In marching to the rear, I met Major General Terry who ordered me to proceed to his headquarters, and await further orders. At a quarter before 10 o'clock I received orders to march to the fort.
"On arriving I was informed that the enemy had evacuated and was ordered to join in the pursuit, which order I promptly obeyed, and on arriving at this place (Battery Buchanan) was first to receive the surrender of the enemy.
"The losses in my command were 1 enlisted man killed and 4 wounded.
"After this fort (Battery Buchanan) was taken, I was placed in command by Major General Terry in person."
(Sounds like there was quite a bit of confusuion among Union forces after they got inside Fort Fisher. So, did the garrison of Fort Fisher surrender to a black regiment?)
--Old B-Runner
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