Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Gideon Welles” in chapter 19, page 823 of Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler:
...orter was enthusiastic in his praise of Grant, and almost adulatory in his conduct toward him. They were apparently the best possible friends.
During this time Porter wrote a confidential letter to Gideon Welles , the Secretary of the Navy.
The close, friendship of Grant and Porter remained until Farragut died, when Porter was appointed admiral in his place.
Grant appointed Borie, a respectable sugar me...
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