The Writings of Abraham Lincoln， Volume 6
1863 Message to Congress. January 28, 1863.
Abraham Lincoln
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WASHINGTON CITY, January 28, 1863,
TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
In conformity to the law of July 16, 1862, I most cordially recommend that Commander David D. Porter, United States Navy, acting rear-admiral, commanding the Mississippi Squadron, receive a vote of thanks of Congress for the bravery and skill displayed in the attack on the post of Arkansas, which surrendered to the combined military and naval forces on the 10th instant.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.