February 4, 1864: New York Herald

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Page 1, Lower Half

The Rebels Strengthening Their Defenses at Wilmington.

Washington, Feb. 3, 1864.

A private letter from the Wilmington, N.C. blockade, water entrance, dated January 23 says: –

No event of importance has transpired for some time. The rebels, however, continue to strengthen their position. They can be seen working at some of the forts like a swarm of bees, and, judging from the way their batteries and earthworks spring up suddenly along the coast, they must work like bees too, when they go at it.

Citation: New York Herald. 4 February 1864. Gift of Steven and Susan Raab. AN .N56792