Memphis, November 16, 1862. Admiral DAviID D. PORTER, Commanding United States Naval Forces, Cairo: Sir: Yours of November 12 is just received, and though very busy receiving and disposing of…
Memphis, November 12, 1862. Admiral] DAavip D. PoRTER, Commanding United States Naval Forces, Cairo: DEAR Sim: Yours of the 7th instant was duly received. I regret that we cannot prevent…
Steamer Tigress, January 8, 1863. Admiral Davip D. PORTER, Commanding Mississippi Squadron : ADMIRAL: The signal officer to whom you refer has left. In view of your suggestion of the…