July 7, 1865: Welles Ordered Reductions in Atlantic and Gulf Squadrons

JULY 7TH, 1865:  Secretary Welles ordered Rear Admiral Radford of the Atlantic Squadron to reduce his command to a total of ten vessels.

Welles also ordered the Gulf Squadron reduced to a total of 12 vessels.

Reducing the Navy After the War. ("War's Over, Man.  Wormer Dropped the Big One.") --Old B-Runner