The "Virginia" went out again to-day. The Federal
Monitor would not meet her, but ran to Fortress Monroe, either for protection,
or to tempt her under the heavy guns of the fortress; but she contented herself
by taking three brigs and one schooner, and carrying them to Norfolk, with
their cargoes. Soldiers are constantly passing through town. Every thing seems
to be in preparation for the great battle which is anticipated on the
Peninsula.
Fort Pulaski has surrendered to the enemy's gun-boats. The
garrison fought until several breaches were made. They then surrendered, and
are now prisoners. Lord, have them in thy holy keeping!
SOURCE: Judith W. McGuire, Diary of a Southern
Refugee, During the War, p. 106
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