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Porter, David D. Letter, 1866 April 6. 1 letter. Location: Misc.:P. U.S. naval officer. Admiral David Porter’s fleet participated in the Civil War Red River campaign. In a letter to Capt. William Beebe, Admiral Porter expresses his appreciation for the captain’s actions in saving the fleet’s guns during the Red River campaign. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3860.