Statistics for occurrence #1 of “D. D. Porter” in chapter 140 of Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 8.:
... those vessels were defended, and has reason to believe that the officers and men did their whole duty nobly and faithfully.
Very respectfully, Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Rear-Admiral D. D. Porter , Commanding Mississippi Squadron, Cairo, III.
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