Abraham Lincoln actually said...

For his omission to perform his whole duty on that occasion and the injury thereby inflicted on the service and the country, his name was stricken from the list of naval officers and he was dismissed the service.

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Message to the Senate Nominating George Henry Preble to be a Commander in the Navy

02/11/1863

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