Statistics for occurrence #1 of “J. W. Richards” in chapter 58 of Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War.:

...th well Lyon; Acting Gunner, J. F. Riblett; Acting-Carpenter, H. J. Ervin. Acting-Volunteer Lieutenant, J. E. Smith; Acting-Master, J. L. Bryant; Acting-Ensigns, C. H. Gullick, R. T. Nelson, J. W. Richards and W. W. Phillips; Acting-Master's Mates. E. A. Dumont; Acting-Assistant Surgeon, Isaac T. Coates; Acting-Assistant Paymaster, J. C. Spalding; Engineers: Acting-First Assistants, Perry South and J...
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