Dahlgren to Quincy A. Gillmore, September 7, 1863

General GILLMORE: The monitors will not open on Gregg, or between Wagner and fore the assault ? DAHLGREN, Admiral. Morris Isuanp, September 7, 1863—5 a, m. Admiral DAHLGREN : We hold Wagner now, and are pushing on to Gregg. GILLMORE, General. Morris IsLanp, September 7, 1863—5.10 a. m. Admiral DAHLGREN : The whole island is ours, but the enemy have escaped us. GILLMORE, General. Caur, XL.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.—UNION. Orr Morris IsLanp, September 7, 1863—6.35 a. m. General GILLMORE : I have sent a flag of truce to demand the surrender of Sumter. If not complied with, I will move up with all the iron-clads and engage it. DAHLGREN, Admiral. Morris Isuanp, September 7, 1863—3.20 p. m. Admiral DAHLGREN : Have you received an answer to your summons to Sumter ? GILLMORE, General. _ Orr Morris Isuanp, September 7, 1863—3.35 p. m. General GILLMORE: I have. He declined to surrender Sumter, or to receive any flag till the firing on his steamer yesterday was explained.

DAHLGREN,