Admiral Porter was then able to remove a giant raft blocking the river without much difficulty.

When Admiral Porter, slowly heading upriver, learned that Banks was retreating, he followed suit.

Admiral Porter realized a substantial sum of money during the campaign from the sale of cotton as prizes of war.

He and Admiral Porter made well laid out plans for the joint attack.

Immediately after this victory he was promoted, on recommendation of Admiral Porter, to the rank of acting ensign.

Admiral Porter tendered him support and influence in case he desired to continue his career in the navy.

Admiral Porter was again in charge of the naval attack.

Admiral Porter said, "In other words, if Mr. Davis were to escape to another country you wouldn't mind?"

But Admiral Porter was ready with a twelve-man ceremonial barge to transport the President to the enemy capital.

She wrote to Admiral Porter for assistance.