ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 24, 1864.
To the Senate of the United States:
I recommend Lieutenant-Commander Francis A. Roe for advancement in his grade five numbers, to take rank next after Lieutenant-Commander John H. Upshur, for distinguished conduct in battle in command of the United States steamer Sassacus in her attack on and attempt to run down the rebel ironclad ram Albemarle on the 5th of May, 1864.
I also recommend that First Assistant Engineer James M. Hobby be advanced thirty numbers in his grade for distinguished conduct in battle and extraordinary heroism, as mentioned in the report of Lieutenant-Commander Francis A. Roe, commanding the United States steamer Sassacus in her action with the rebel ram Albemarle on the 5th May, 1864.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
WASHINGTON, May 24, 1864.
To the House of Representatives:
In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of yesterday on the subject of the joint resolution of the 4th of last month relative to Mexico, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, to whom the resolution was referred.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.