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November 11, 1861
Daily Richmond Whig
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from Confederate Secretary of the Navy S.R. Mallory to Commodore Geo. N. Hollins praising the successful naval action on October 12, 1861, at the mouth of the Mississippi River, where inferior Confederate forces defeated and expelled Union ships.
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BATTLE OF THE PASSES—LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.
From the New Orleans Picayune, October 31.
A friend of ours has kindly furnished us with a copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Navy to Commodore Hollins, in relation to the naval action at the mouth of the river, which we have great pleasure in laying before our readers:
C. S. Navy Department.
Richmond, Oct. 26, 1861.
Flag Officer Geo. N. Hollins, commanding at New Orleans:
Sir—Your official report of the naval contest between a portion of your squadron and that of the enemy in the Mississippi river, on the 12th inst., has been received.
The conception and execution of this enterprise, by which, with a force inferior even to that of one of the enemy's fleets, you attacked his four ships and drove him before you from the river, and destroyed his preparations for its occupation, reflect the highest credit upon yourself and your command, and in expressing to you, and through you to your officers and men, its high appreciation of the conspicuous gallantry, ability and zeal, which marked the conduct of all, the Department expresses the conviction that the effect and significance of your brilliant triumph, decisive and important as it was, rise far above its apparent results.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
S. R. MALLORY,
Secretary of the Navy.
From the New Orleans Picayune, October 31.
A friend of ours has kindly furnished us with a copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Navy to Commodore Hollins, in relation to the naval action at the mouth of the river, which we have great pleasure in laying before our readers:
C. S. Navy Department.
Richmond, Oct. 26, 1861.
Flag Officer Geo. N. Hollins, commanding at New Orleans:
Sir—Your official report of the naval contest between a portion of your squadron and that of the enemy in the Mississippi river, on the 12th inst., has been received.
The conception and execution of this enterprise, by which, with a force inferior even to that of one of the enemy's fleets, you attacked his four ships and drove him before you from the river, and destroyed his preparations for its occupation, reflect the highest credit upon yourself and your command, and in expressing to you, and through you to your officers and men, its high appreciation of the conspicuous gallantry, ability and zeal, which marked the conduct of all, the Department expresses the conviction that the effect and significance of your brilliant triumph, decisive and important as it was, rise far above its apparent results.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
S. R. MALLORY,
Secretary of the Navy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
Naval Engagement
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Battle Of The Passes
Naval Contest
Mississippi River
Confederate Navy
Hollins
Mallory
What entities or persons were involved?
Geo. N. Hollins
S. R. Mallory
Where did it happen?
Mississippi River
Story Details
Key Persons
Geo. N. Hollins
S. R. Mallory
Location
Mississippi River
Event Date
October 12, 1861
Story Details
Confederate squadron under Commodore Hollins attacked and drove away four enemy ships from the Mississippi River, destroying their preparations for occupation, earning high praise from the Secretary of the Navy.