... our wooden gunboats and the rebel ironclad ram Albemarle, in which the latter was repulsed and her tender captured. I ask the special attention of the department to the signal bravery displayed by Captian Smith , and the officers and men engaged with him in this remarkable action, which adds a brilliant page to the exploits of the navy. I have the honor to be, Sir, Very respectfully, yours, S. P. Le...