Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-11
U. S. STEAMER MoNTIoELLo,
Orr CAFE llArTERAs, N. g.,
A.A-l..-.. Z lLNI

OFf GAZE llATTERAs, N. e.,
October 8, 1861.
Slr-I have the honor to inform you that, in
obedience to your order OF this morning, stocd
through the inner channel Of llatteras shoals at
II, 80 p. NJ, and stood close along shore to the
northward, keeping bright lookout from
aloft.
AT / 80 p. NJ. we discovered several sailing
vessels over the woodland Kline Kcet. At the
same time regiment marching to the north
ward, carrying rebel flag within their midst,
with many strugglers in the rear also Two tugs
inside, flying the same flag.
As they came out of the woods at Kline Keei
we ran close in shore, and opened a deliberate
lire upon them nj a distance of three quarters of
u mile
AT our first shell, which fell apparently in
their midst, they rolled up their flag and scat
tered, moving rapidly up the beach to the north
ward We followed them, firing rapidly from
three guns, driving them up clump of woods,
in which they took refuge, aud abreast of which
their steamer lay.
We now ehelled tho woods, and could see them
embarking in small boats for their vessels, evil
IDENTIFY in great confusion, and suffering greatly
from our lire.
Their steamers now opened fire upon us, firing,
however, hut three shots, which fell short. Two
boats filled with men were struck by our shots
aud destroyed. Three more steamers came down
woods. We were Smelling also two sIoops. We
continued firing deliberately upon them from
o'clock r. NJ. until 30 p. NJ, when two men
were discovered on the seabeach making signals
to us. suppOsipg them to be two of the Indiana
regiment, we sent an armed boat and crew To
bring them oil, covering them, at the same time,
with our fire.
Upon the boat nearing the beach they took to
the water. One OF them (prvate Warren o.
Ilaver, of company II, 20th Indiana regiment)
| was successful in reaching the boat the other
man (private Charles White, company II, goth
regiment Indiana troops) was unfortunately
drowned in the surf.
Private Ilayer informs me that he was taken
prisoner on the morning of the 1th, and that he
witnessed our fire, which was very destructive.
| lie states that two of our shell fell into two
sloops loaded with men, blowing tho vessels to
pieces and sinking them; also that several of
| the officers were killed Their horses were seen
running about the beach. He had just escaped
from his captors after shooting the captain Of
one OF the rebel companies. He states that the
enemy were in the greatest confusion, rushing
wildly into the water, striving to get of to their
vessels.
Private IIaver now directed me 10 the point
where the rebels were cougregated, waiting an
4 opportunity to get of. l opened fire again with
success, scattering them. We were now close 10
three tathums of water, and our shell told with
effect.
Six steamers were now oil the point, one of
which recognized as the Fanny.
At % Z. NJ. we ceased firing, leaving the
enemy scattered along the beach for upwards of
four miles. fired repeatedly at the enemy's
steamers with our rted cannon, a Parrot 80
FOUNDER, and struck the Fanny, l think, once.
found the range OF the piece much short Of
what had anticipated many of the shot turn
ing end over end, and not exceeding much the
, range of the smooth bore 32-pounder.
) enclose herewith the memoranIlm Of the
ammunition expended to-day.
l am, very respectfully,
, Your obedient servant,
LIEUT. D. s. BRAIRg,
Commanding U. s. s. Monticello.
To Captain j. L Lardner,
Commanding U. S. s. Susquehanna,
OFF Cape Hatteras, N. G.