Horatio G. Wright to David Hunter, March 28, 1862

CAPTAIN:

From intelligence received this evening from a deserter I learn that the enemy has an attack upon this place in contemplation so soon as his force, now somewhat scattered, can be concentrated.

The force he is reported to have at command for such an enterprise is such as to make an addition to our strength here very desirable, and { have therefore decided to bring here the two sections of Hamilton’s battery, now at Fernandina. The Cosmopolitan will leave here for the purpose to-morrow morning. The enemy is represented to have along the line of the railroad, or soon expected upon it, (1) the Third Florida Regiment; (2)the Fourth Florida Regiment; (3)a regiment of cavalry ; (4) a company with six or seven pieces of artillery.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,