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be glad, if the river admits, if you would send down one or two boats to that point. The enemy has returned in our front, showing some artillery and dismounted cavalry, but has made no decided resistance.
With much respect, your obedient servant,
N. P. BANKS,
Major-General, Commanding.
U. S. S. CHOCTAW,
Off Fort De Russy, La., May 15, 1864-3 p. m.
Major General N. P. BANKS,
Commanding Department of the Gulf:
SIR: In obedience to instructions from Admiral Porter, I have the honor to inform you that he, being very unwell, has gone down to the mouth of this river and left me in command at this place. He has ordered me to stop all boats that have provisions and forage on board until I hear from you. The empty transports are to proceed immediately to Simsport. I shall be pleased to learn you wished at as early a moment as possible.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
FRANK M. RAMSAY,
Lieutenant-Commander, Commanding.
U. S. S. CHOCTAW,
Off Fort De Russy, La., May 15, 1864-6 p. m.
Major General N. P. BANKS,
Commanding Department of the Gulf:
SIR: Having just received information from Captain Hough, General Smith's adjutant-general, that the army is passing on its way through Marksville, I have ordered all the transports to proceed to Simsport.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
FRANK M. RAMSAY,
Lieutenant-Commander, Commanding.
U. S. S. CHOCTAW,
Off Fort De Russy, La., May 15, 1864-7.30 p. m.
Major General N. P. BANKS,
Commanding Department of the Gulf:
SIR: Admiral Porter left here at 3 p. m. for the mouth of the river. All the transports have gone to Simsport. Eight gun-boats have gone with them to protect them. I shall leave here with the remainder of the gun-boats at daylight to-morrow morning. The last news from the North is that General Grant had defeated General Lee after three days' fighting. When last heard from General Grant had advanced 20 miles beyond the battle-field. General Buttler had advanced from Fort Monroe, had occupied Petersburg, and cut Lee's railroad communication.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
FRANK M. RAMSAY,
Lieutenant-Commander, Commanding.
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