Fort McHenry Md. April 3d 1865. Terrible fighting going on along the whole lines before Richmond and Petersburg. Thus far we have captured 12,000 prisoners and 54 guns. Everything looks favorable. Ft. McHenry April 3d 6 P.M. Dispach has reached here announcing the capture of Richmond at 8.15 this morning. There is great rejoicing. Gold has fallen to 144 Ft. McHenry April 4" 1865. Never before have I seen such an exulting population. - flags are flying from every house. The Bulletin Boards are crowded constantly. All regard peace near at hand. There was terrible fighting for the possession of Richmond, such fighting is not recorded in the annals of war. 100 guns were fired from the forts here in honor of the victory. Grant is pushing on after Lee. Ft. McHenry April 7th The city of Baltimore was Beautifully illuminated last night. 200 guns were fired. There was great enthusiasm in honor of our recent victory. Lee and his army are being pushed.
