David D. Porter USN

[Crossroads]

Can anybody tell me where he was in February 1862?
Especially around the middle of the month?

 

[Mark F. Jenkins]

At a guess, busy assembling his mortar flotilla for the New Orleans operation... do you need something specific?

 

[ErnieMac]

Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series 1, Vol. 18, Page 27.

NAVY DEPARTMENT, February 18, 1862.​

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SIR: As soon as the U. S. S. Octorara is ready for sea, proceed in her with all dispatch to the Gulf of Mexico and deliver her to Commander D. D. Porter, who will be found either at Key West or Ship Island.​

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Transmit to the Department before sailing from New York a muster roll of the crew and a separate list of the officers of the Octorara.​

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I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,​

GIDEON WELLES.​

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Lieutenant GEO. BROWN, U. S. Navy,​

U. S. S. Octorara, New York.​

 

[Crossroads]

At a guess, busy assembling his mortar flotilla for the New Orleans operation... do you need something specific?

Nothing really specific. Most online sources don't go into a very detailed timeline.
Thanks for the confirmation of my assumptions.

 

[Crossroads]

Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, Series 1, Vol. 18, Page 27.

NAVY DEPARTMENT, February 18, 1862.

SIR: As soon as the U. S. S. Octorara is ready for sea, proceed in her with all dispatch to the Gulf of Mexico and deliver her to Commander D. D. Porter, who will be found either at Key West or Ship Island.

Transmit to the Department before sailing from New York a muster roll of the crew and a separate list of the officers of the Octorara.

I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
GIDEON WELLES.

Lieutenant GEO. BROWN, U. S. Navy,
U. S. S. Octorara, New York.​

Thanks for your help.
I always enjoy reading your posts.
Your knowledge and perspective are impressive.

 

[ErnieMac]

Thank you. Many times, it's knowing where to look instead of what I know.