Instructs David Farragut that he and his staff should not use the word Confederate in any correspondence with foreign officials as the Confederacy has never been formally recognized by the United States. ALS.

Authorizes David Farragut to call upon the forces under Acting Rear Admiral Bailey for the attack on Mobile if necessary. ALS.

Explains schedules and dispositions of iron clads, mentions Grant taking over the Army of the Potomac and what it might mean to the Navy, and talks about political intrigues in Washington. ALS.

From Naval Department official telling of his attempts to convince Fox and Welles to send an iron clad to David Farragut. Urges David Farragut to examine the one that he is being sent and report on it's effectiveness in rough seas to Welles. Also lists weapons outfitting of specific Union iron clads. 4 pages, incomplete. ALS.

Announces successful boarding and destruction of a blockade runner under rebel batteries by an expedition led by Flag Lieutenant J. Crittenden Watson. Printed.

Gives thanks to all men under him that participated in the attack on Mobile Bay. Printed.

Requests that the men return thanks to God for the victory on August 5.

Authorizes David Farragut to give aid to wife and children of Captain George Share and to transport them from Galveston to New Orleans. Also enclosed is copy of letter from Wakeman, Gookni & Dickinson to Gideon Welles, requesting his intervention in the Share family matter. ALS.

Reports details of an incident where an intoxicated Pilot accidentally exploded a torpedo, killing four men and wounding three others. ALS.

Expresses his relief that David Farragut came through Mobile Bay safely, urges him to get out of the war when he can that he won't be killed, talks about life in West Point, McClellan's possible presidential nomination, David Farragut being tied to the rigging and other officers at the battle. Might only be a draft of a letter. 4 pages, incomplete. ALS.

Tells about being overwhelmed with congratulatory letters, most notably from Dr. Draper, tells of being in the rigging and of some of the ships actions during the battle of Mobile Bay. ALS.

Tells of participating in salutes fired in honor of his victory and Sherman's victory, changes in commands at West Point, classes and expresses his hope that David Farragut will not take any more unnecessary risks. ALS.

Announces enclosed communication to the President offering to come to Washington to personally give their support for Captain Drayton. Signed by Moses Taylor, S. Draper, J. J. Astor, Jr. and M. B. Eismosell. Might be draft. ALS.

Informs him that prize money paid to him for the capture of two rebel ships should have instead been paid to Flag Officer McKean and should be transmitted to him. ALS.

Expresses that the Admiral is welcome in Washington but might not want to come while the subject of a new naval grade for him is being discussed in Congress. ALS.