President Abraham Lincoln Signs the Appointment of Edward Donaldson, Who Took Part in the Capture of New Orleans and the Battle of Mobile Bay, as Commander in the Navy
Donaldson played a key role in two of the most important naval actions in the Western Theater
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Perhaps the most significant naval appointment signed by Lincoln we have carried in all these years
Edward Donaldson, an Annapolis graduate, received his commission as lieutenant in the Navy in October 1847, and was connected with the ships Dolphin, Water Witch, the Merrimac, and the San Jacinto. During 1861, after the outbreak...
Perhaps the most significant naval appointment signed by Lincoln we have carried in all these years
Edward Donaldson, an Annapolis graduate, received his commission as lieutenant in the Navy in October 1847, and was connected with the ships Dolphin, Water Witch, the Merrimac, and the San Jacinto. During 1861, after the outbreak of the Civil War, he commanded the gun boat Sciota and took part in the bombardment of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and the subsequent capture of New Orleans. He participated in the passage of the Vicksburg batteries, and was made Commander in July 1862. He was transferred to the Keystone State as executive officer during its trip to the West Indies in search of the Confederate cruiser Sumter, and was her commander in 1863–1864.
During the crucial Battle of Mobile Bay, on August 5, 1864, he commanded the Seminole and rendered efficient service by his coolness and judgment in piloting his vessel while passing Fort Morgan. The war over, Donaldson was made admiral in 1876.
Document signed, Washington, February 21, 1863, being Donaldson’s very appointment as Commander, and saying: “Reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities of Edward Donaldson, I have nominated and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate do appoint him Commander in the Navy on the active list, from the 16th July 1862.” The document is countersigned by Navy Secretary Gideon Welles.
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