CHAPTER LIV

RETURN TO VIRGINIA

The Highlanders present General Stevens with a sword--His response--Death of Daniel Lyman Arnold--General Stevens's letters to his wife--Holds Benham to account--General Wright succeeds to command on Benham's arrest--James Island evacuated--Troops uselessly harassed--Jean Ribaut's fort--Voyage to Virginia--General Stevens's letter to President Lincoln recommending such movement--His views of military situation--Lands at Newport News--Ninth corps formed, General Stevens commanding first division--Meets General Cullum 416