Saturday, August 19, 2017

Diary of Gideon Welles: Friday, September 11, 1863

I left Washington on the 31st ult. on an official visit to the several navy yards. Have a good report of affairs during my absence. Met the members of the Cabinet with the exception of Stanton at the regular meeting. All glad to see me, — none more so than the President, who cordially and earnestly greeted me. I have been less absent than any other member and was therefore perhaps more missed. Had a call from Admiral Farragut of a most cheerful and friendly character. Also from Commodore Pennock from Cairo.

SOURCE: Gideon Welles, Diary of Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy Under Lincoln and Johnson, Vol. 1: 1861 – March 30, 1864, p. 431

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