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� 123 hurried off as rapidly as possible. Genl. Newton's first, then Slocum's, and then Col. Taylor's. It was late in the night when all got off. The batteries were got off just at day break.

We were in no condition to push forward at once. So parties were sent out to block up the approaches to our position. Toward morning Report came that the enemy were removing these ob-structions. This looked like an attack on us. So we began to redouble our efforts to be ready for them. Genl. Franklin hurried ashore to consult with Slocum and Newton. We expected the attack would commence about four oclock in the morning but that time passed and still no disturbance excepting a few random picket shots.