Horatio G. Wright to Thomas W. Sherman, February 3, 1862

General THOMAS W. SHERMAN, do.:

GENERAL: I have the honor to report that we succeeded in getting wuto this harbor yesterday with the two vessels in tow of the Empire Cty without any important damage.

Yesterday the weather was too stormy for vessels to lay alongside each other, and hence nothing could be done toward coaling, watering, &c. To-day, however, the weather is moderating, and work is going on with all dispatch.

The men are so crowded on board the Cosmopolitan and Boston that I shall be compelled to transfer some from each to the Marion, and take the lat?er on the expedition, according to the understanding I had with the chief quartermaster, Captain Saxton. Part of the medicines to have been forwarded by the medical director have not come to hand, according to the report of the brigade surgeon.

I shall use every endeavor to have the transports ready by the time the naval force shall be ready to move.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,