OPERATIONS IN N. C. AND S. E. VA. [CHAP.XIII.
The gun on a navy carriage was manned by eight men from the Winslow and a few volunteer soldiers, and commanded by Lieutenant Murdaugh, assisted by Midshipman Stafford, of the Ellis. I regret to state that Lieutenant Murdaugh had his arm severely shattered. Lieutenant Sharp, my flag lieutenant, was knocked down by a shot and hurt in the head, but not severely, I trust, although suffering to-day from its effects.
One man was killed at the navy gun and the carriage disabled.
Lieutenant Murdaugh was taken by direction to the Winslow, and has escaped being made prisoner.
So far as can be ascertained there were on this day 2 killed, 25 or 30 wounded, and many others slightly touched.
I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. BARRON, Flag-Officer, Commanding Naval Defenses Afloat of Virginia and North Carolina.
HonorableS. R. MALLORY, Secretary C. S. Navy, Richmond, Va.
Numbers 8. Congratulatory orders.
GENERAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA, Numbers 8. } Fort Monroe, Va., August 31, 1861.
The commanding general has great satisfaction in announcing a glorious victory achieved by the combined operations of the Army and Navy at Cape Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina, under the command of Commodore Stringham and Major-General Butler.
The result of this gallant enterprise is the capture of 715 men, including the commander, Barron, and one of the North Carolina cabinet; 1,000 stand of arms, and 75 kegs of powder; 5 stand of colors; 31 pieces of cannon, including a 10-inch columbiad; a brig loaded with cotton; a sloop loaded with provisions and stores; 2 light-boats, and 150 bags of coffee, &c.; all which was achieved by the Navy, 800 volunteers, and 60 regular artillery of the Army.
This gallant affair will not fail to stimulate the regulars and volunteers to greater exertions to prepare themselves for future and greater achievements.
Obedience, order, discipline, and instruction are indispensable to maintain the interest, honor, and humane institutions of the Union.
By command of Major-General Wool:
C. C. CHURCHILL, Captain, Third Artillery, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
