March 7, 1865: Porter Lets Go On Banks and Butler

MARCH 7TH, 1865:  Rear Admiral Porter testified before Congress.  He had arrived in Washington, D,C. the day after the Inaugural, having left his flagship off North Carolina on the 3rd.

He scorched the congressional walls with some seagoing comments on Generals Banks and Butler.

He then left town for City Point to direct operations of the James River Squadron  in coordination with Grant's final assault on Lee's lines.

In Other Words, Congress Got An Earful.  --Old B-Runner