Box 1
Contains 9 Results:
Benjamin F. Butler to David Farragut, dated Ft. Charles Habel, Sunday evening, 1862 June 1
Questions whether Admiral Porter and his Mortar Fleet has sailed to Pensacola without orders. ALS.
Gideon Welles to Capt. Thomas T. Craven, dated Navy Department, 1862 June 30
Orders USS Brooklyn to send home William Help, private Marine. Forwarded to David Farragut. ALS.
Photograph of certificate of appointment of David Farragut to Rear Admiral, 1862 July 16
Signed by Abraham Lincoln and Gideon Welles.
David Farragut to his wife, dated Flag Ship Hartford, Off and above Vicksburg, 1862 July 4
Details some problems within his command and his general disposition. ALS.
Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler to Admiral David Farragut, dated Headquarters Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, 1862 August 12
Congratulates David Farragut and asks him to accept the salute of the Army. ALS.
Gideon Welles to Rear Admiral David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1862 August 26
Confirms David Farragut's control of all vessels connected with the Mortar Flotilla. ALS.
Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1862 September 9
Gives permission to David Farragut to break up the Mortar Flotilla if desired, gives instructions on reassigning captains of lost ships and announces that the Colorado will be sent in November as the new flag ship. ALS.
Benjamin F. Butler to David Farragut, dated Headquarters Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, 1862 September 9
Conveys his information on the rebel plans for New Orleans, and talks of events of and plans for Mobile and Pensacola. ALS.
Benjamin F. Butler to David Farragut, dated Headquarters Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, 1862 October 21
Answers question in regard to Paymaster Bassett's refusal to pay a bill. ALS.