War of the Rebellion: from the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies and Navies Merrimac Norfolk, Va., May 30, 1861 General R. E. Lee: We have the Merrimac up, and just pulling her in the dry-dock, F. FORREST, Flag Officer • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Posted May 30, 2021