Letters, 1863 October - November

1. 1863 October 15, Port Royal, At sea: Transferred to West Gulf squadron; false report of the "Alabama" takes him to Cuba
2. 1863 October 18, Port Royal, At sea: Travelling to New Orleans; preparation to face battle and death; confesses his love.
3. 1863 October 27, Port Royal, off Mobile Bay: Repairs; Confederate forces present.
4. 1863 October 28, Port Royal, off Mobile Bay: Assesses prospects for battle; longs for company; complains of needed repairs.
5. 1863 October 31, Port Royal, off Mobile Bay: Misses her; dreams of quiet home life; talks of pictures.
6. 1863 November 2, Port Royal, Mobile Bay: Boredom with duty; complains of Dahlgren's promotion; plans for glory; court-martial duty.
7. 1863 November 4, Port Royal, Mobile Bay: Awaiting action; harmlessness of flirtation; yellow fever in New Orleans.
8. 1863 November 6, Port Royal, Mobile Bay: Gives a dinner to officers of the flagship; Increased activity between Confederate forts; awaits her letters; weary of waiting.
9. 1863 November 11, Port Royal, Mobile Bay: : After Morris left the Port Royal in a small boat to pick up the mail from an incoming ship, a storm broke his rudder; reliance on oars; hand bailing; drifted to sea 20 miles; all survive after being given up for lost, but one sailor crazed by the experience.