| Navy O.R.-- Series 1--Volume 23 [S# 23] page 634- Naval Forces On Western Waters. From April 12 To December 31, 1862 |
| DECEMBER 16, 1862. SIR: I send up some men from the [U. S. S.] Cairo for the steamers. Send them to me at once. The Cairo was blown up by a torpedo. Captain Selfridge will take command of the Conestoga and join me without delay. When Lieutenant Woodworth comes, place him in command of one of the small steamers at once with two-thirds of a crew of men and petty officers and send them down. That will leave you a crew for the Conestoga and another small vessel. Work night and day and get me the steamers down as soon as possible. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, DAVID D. PORTER, Acting Rear-Admiral, Commanding Mississippi Squadron. A.M. PENNOCK, Fleet Captain and Commandant, Cairo, Ill. |