MAY 20TH, 1865: Secretary Welles indicated the Navy department's continuing concern about blockade running from Galveston in his order to Rear Admiral Thatcher: "Seven large steamers have arrived abroad from Galveston in nine days.
As this is the only port in the United States where traffic can be carried on to any extent, it is desirable that the majority of the vessels and the best officer you have should be on duty as senior officer off that port."
Welles' Patience Growing Thin. --Old B-Runner
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