[Extract]
[Newport. Rhode Island]

18^th March. Frost last night, and Strong wind at N.W. Wind W. during the day, and pleasant weather.

. . .The Rebels have fired a good many shot these last two days at the parties of the 43^rd Regiment employed in cutting wood on Commonfence neck.¹ They also brought their Galley near, and fired at them,² but without any effect.