Extract from proceedings of a Court of Enquiry, held on board the U. S. S. Tennessee, at New Orleans, April 12, 1863 (Page 3 of 3). This is in Volume 19 of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion.
(Statement of ActingMaster John D. Childs - continued from page 563)
a-starboard. He started ahead fast and stood for Galveston. Neither men nor guns were seen on board of the Morning Light, and no voice heard except the one hailing. The Tennessee at the time could fight three guns on a side, viz: One 20-pounder Parrott, one 24-pounder, and one 12-pounder Howitzer. The whole battery consisted of one 20-pounder Parrott, two 24-pounder howitzers, and one 12-pounder howitzer. The guns were all forward. The 12-pounder howitzer was mounted on a field carriage.
Very Respectfully
Jas. E. Jouett,
Lieutenant-Commander, U. S. Navy, and Senior Member
Jno. C. Harris,
Second Lieutenant, U. S. Marine Corps, and Judge-Advoate.
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