I do therefore, in conformity to the seventh section of the act approved 16th July, 1862, nominate Commander D. D. Porter to be a rear-admiral in the Navy on the active list from the 4th July, 1863, to fill an existing vacancy.
Message to the Senate Nominating Commander D. D. Porter to be a Rear-Admiral in the Navy
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