Sabine Pass January 23^d 1863

 

My Dear Wife

                        The ship "Morning Light" and sch^r Velocity were taken on the 21^st. we lost one man killed and eight or nine wounded. none of the Officers were hurt. We are all here as prisoners awaiting the orders of Gen^l Magruder. are very kindly treated and our personal property respected I am pleased to think I have fell into the hands of as fine a set of gentleman as those I have seen so far.

 

Inform Ruddock so that he can publish the information for the benefit of others. I will write again as soon as opportunity offers

                                                                                   

Yours &c

Henry W Washburn

Acting Master U.S.N.

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