Federals occupying points on the North Carolina coast advance to the mainland in hopes of capturing one of the state’s largest cities.

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Federals occupying points on the North Carolina coast advance to the mainland in hopes of capturing one of the state’s largest cities.
Federals confront the Confederate “mosquito” fleet north of Albemarle Sound on the North Carolina coast, threatening nearby Elizabeth City in the process.