STATE OF MAINE

Letter from William Keeler to His Wife (Note: In his letter, Keeler refers to the CSS . Virginia. by the Union name of . Merrimac.) As we neared the land, clouds of smoke could be seen hanging over it in the direction of the Fortress (Monroe), & as we approached still nearer little black spots could occasionally be seen suddenly springing into the air, remaining stationary for a moment or two ... ................
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