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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 Excerpt:...regarding the rank in the Navy of those who have served as f,rst, second, third, and fourth masters in the flotilla. U. S. Naval Depot, Cairo, October 2, 1862. Sir: The lists of officers accompanying this letter contain the names of those who are borne on the books of the respective vessels in which they are reported. They give the existing rank of the officers of the flotilla up to the 30th of September, or, in other words, as established by Admiral Foote, with the following understanding however: 1. That first masters will be appointed acting volunteer lieutenants if, in the opinion of the Department, they are properly qualified and recommended. 2. That first masters, when not so qualified and recommended, will receive the rank of acting masters in the line. 3. That second masters will be appointed acting masters in the line. 4. That third and fourth masters will be appointed acting ensigns in the line, except where recommended for promotion with the approval of the Department. 5. The acting chief engineers will be appointed acting first assistant engineers. If the above understanding of the intentions of the Department is correct, I will take the liberty to suggest that this letter be given to the clerk charged with making the appointments. A larger allowance of watch officers than is customary has been made on account of the climate. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. H. Davis, Acting Rear-Admiral, Commanding Mississippi Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. Report of Acting Rear-Admiral Davis, U. S. Navy, regarding operations against guerrillas in Ohio and Tennessee rivers. No. 12. U. S. Naval Depot, Cairo, October 2, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to report to the Department that the several communications...