The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Vol-VI

"In conformity with this law, Captain David G. Farragut was nominated to the Senate for continuance as the flag-officer in Command of the squadron which was recently rendered such a vital service to the Union by his successful operations on the Lower Mississippi and the New Orleans of Capture .



Believing that no occasion could arise which would be more fully corresponded with the intention of the law or the pregnant with happy influence as an example, I cordially recommended that Captain DG Farragut received a vote of thanks for his services and gallantry displayed in the capture since 21st December, 1861, of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the city of New Orleans, and the destruction of various rebel gunboats, rams, etc ..... from this book"