Preventing Jefferson Davis From Escaping
Iris remained in Charleston until 28 April when she sailed with eight other ships to the coast of Florida to intercept Jefferson Davis and his cabinet in their flight toward political asylum in Cuba. Upon learning of Davis' capture at Irwinville, Georgia, she returned to Charleston where she remained until sailing north with Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren in Pawnee 17 June.
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