Smith, Melancton, 1810-1893 [General order to be read aloud by the commanding officer of the U.S.S. Miami]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02254.20 Author/Creator: Smith, Melancton, 1810-1893 Place Written: Albemarle Sound, North Carolina Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 8 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 31.5 cm Order a Copy
General order to read letter from Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. A transcription of Welles' letter, a response to Smith's report of the action at the Battle of Albermarle is attached. Welles "congratulates all of the Officers and Men of the U.S. Navy who participated in this remarkable contest between wooden gun boats and a formidable armored vessel -- in which the latter was forced to retreat to prevent capture."
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