"I desire to call the attention of the Admiral and department to the spirit manifested by the sailors on the ships in these sounds. But few hands were wanted, but all hands were eager to go into the action, offering their chosen shipmates a month's pay to resign in their favor.
"I am sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
"W. B. Cushing, U.S.N.
"Rear Admiral D. D. Porter, Commanding the North Atlantic Squadron."
"The name of the man who escaped was William Hoffman, seaman on the Chicopee. He did his duty well, and deserves a medal of honor.
"Respectfully,
"Wm. B. Cushing, U.S.N."
THE HERALD DESPATCHES.
[Mr. Galen H. Osborn's Despatch]
"Fortress Monroe, Va., November 1, 1864.