Notes on the State of Virginia (1853)/Query 10
QUERY X.
THE MARINE?
Before the present invasion of this State by the British
under the command of General Phillips, we had three vessels
of 16 guns, one of 14, five small galleys, and two or three armed boats. They were generally so badly manned as seldom
to be in condition for service. Since the perfect possession of
our rivers assumed by the enemy, I believe we are left with a
single armed boat only.