Abraham Lincoln actually said...

Congress, on my recommendation, passed a resolution, approved 7th February, 1863, tendering its thanks to Commander D. D. Porter for the bravery and skill displayed in the attack on the post of Arkansas on the 10th January, 1863.

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Message to the Senate Nominating Commander D. D. Porter to be a Rear-Admiral in the Navy

12/07/1863

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