Rear Admiral David D. Porter - General Orders issued by Rear Admiral David D. Porter while commanding the Mississippi Squadron during the Civil War.

Rear Admiral David D. Porter, US

Two of nine manuscript General Orders, signed while commanding the Mississippi Squadron during the Civil War.

General Order 1 dated 16 October 1862. Directs all ships to provide a listing of officers on board.

General Order 24 dated 29 December 1862. Officers shall not go further from the boat than the bank or next ships.