There are exciting rumors respecting army movements in
front. From what I learn, Kilpatrick, with a large cavalry force, is to make a
raid upon Richmond with a view of capturing the place. He is sanguine that he
will be successful. I have my doubts, for there have been so many attempts upon
the place that some precautionary measures must have been taken for defending
it. However, I am glad the movement is to be made if there is a reasonable hope
of success.
Rear-Admiral Dahlgren came suddenly upon us this evening. I
sent him leave three weeks or more ago. He is looking well after his long and
fatiguing service.
SOURCE: Gideon Welles, Diary of Gideon Welles,
Secretary of the Navy Under Lincoln and Johnson, Vol. 1: 1861 – March 30,
1864, p. 534
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