Chapter 3

The 24th April.--Passage of the United States Fleet.--After the Storm.--The "River Defence" boats.--The Refuge in the Bayou.--Surrender of the Forts.--Extracts from Commodore Mitchell's official Report.--Council of War.--Destruction of the "Louisiana."--Our Surrender.--General B. F. Butler.--Transferred to the United States Frigate "Colorado." 44