Porter, David Dixon (1813-1891) to John G. Walker
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03804.09 Author/Creator: Porter, David Dixon (1813-1891) Place Written: Aboard USS "Black Hawk" off Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Letter signed Date: 11 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 34 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Acting Rear Admiral Porter as Commander of the Mississippi Squadron to Lieutenant Command Walker in command of the USS "Baron de Kalb." Says when his escort ships are ready, he is to proceed up the Yazoo River and capture all the guns at Yazoo City. Walker is also supposed to inflict as much damage to the enemy as opportunity offers. Says General Grant will send troops with him. Says the expedition will be ready to proceed tomorrow morning. Wants him to capture steamers if possible and destroy effectively those that are sunk. The "Baron de Kalb" was sunk on this mission.
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