I selected A.
H.Terry to command.
It was the 6th of January before the transports could be got ready and the troops aboard.

They sailed from Fortress Monroe on that day.

The object and destination of the second expedition were at the time kept a secret to all except a few in the Navy Department and in the army to whom it was necessary to impart the information.

General Terry had not the slightest idea of where he was going or what he was to do.

He simply knew that he was going to sea and that he had his orders with him, which were to be opened when out at sea.
He was instructed to communicate freely with Porter and have entire harmony between army and navy, because the work before them would require the best efforts of both arms of service.