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� 110 May 1 1862 Fortress Munroe
This morning we sailed from Cheeseman Creek where we have been quickly anchored since the 24th, and reached here about 11 a.m. The main object of the trip is to get water but we are going to make it as pleasant an excursion as possible. Col. Howland and his lady accompany us.
Ship Point. 2.
We returned from Fortress Munroe this morning. Yesterday so far as sight seeing goes was the pleasantest and most interesting May day that I ever passed. We visited the Fortress were introduced to Genl Wools A. A. G. + examined the water battery. This is a most formidable structure and it fills one with awe to contemplate it. I was reminded of the collection