after parrott had delivered his charges, "augusta" headed back to the east coast. at the request of general banks, she touched, "en route", at havana, cuba, and at key west to inquire about the stray ships of the convoy that had not yet reported. she also replenished her coal bunkers at the latter port; but, before she could resume her voyage to port royal to rejoin her squadron, she received new orders from rear admiral theodoras bailey.