. The naval history of the Civil War . I have to thank the officers and crew for the zealand gallant spirit manifested throughout the fight,and for the cheerful manner in which they workedat night, taking on board ammunition after theaiduous and exhausting work of the day. I again desire to bring to your notice and that ofthe department, the services of the executive officer,Lieutenant R. S. HcCook, to whom I am indebtedfor the efficiency and readiness which enabled meat all times to be prompt in all movements requiredof the ship. Equally fortunate in the services ofChief Engineer D. B. Macomb
. The naval history of the Civil War . I have to thank the officers and crew for the zealand gallant spirit manifested throughout the fight,and for the cheerful manner in which they workedat night, taking on board ammunition after theaiduous and exhausting work of the day. I again desire to bring to your notice and that ofthe department, the services of the executive officer,Lieutenant R. S. HcCook, to whom I am indebtedfor the efficiency and readiness which enabled meat all times to be prompt in all movements requiredof the ship. Equally fortunate in the services ofChief Engineer D. B. Macomb, I beg leave torecommend him to your favorable consideration. The powder division was ably commanded byActing-Master D. S. Murphy, assisted by Acting-Ensigns Seekins and Center. Acting-Ensign M. showed great aptitude in handling the gunsunder the supervision of the executive Paymaster R. P. Lisle, acting as aide,merits my thanks for the intelligent manner inwhich he attended to the duties of signal LIEUTENANT (AFTERWARDS COMMANDER) RODERICK S. McCOOK, EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CANONICUS. Acting-Master and Pilot Edward A. Decker per-formed his duties with his accustomed coolness anddiscretion. I inclose the executive officers report of damagesreceived, and have already forwarded the surgeonsreport of casualties. I beg leave to congratulateyou, Admiral, upon the brilliant victory which hascrowned your efforts at this point, and which is themore gratifying, as it proves conclusively that on aformer memorable occasion the possession wouldhave been found an easier conquest than was sup-posed, had the attempt been made to occupy am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,George E. Belknap,Lieutenant-Commander, D. D. Porter, Commanding North Atlantic Squadron, Flag-ship Malvern, off Fort Fisher, N. C. report of lieutenant - commander thomas o. selfridge. United States Steamer Huron. / Off Fort Fisher, January 17, 1
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