North Atlantic Squadron
Flagship – Malvern
Nov 23d , 1864

Sir:

You will report without delay to the Commanding Officer of the USS Ticonderoga   for duty.

Very respectfully,
David D. Porter
                                            Rear-Admiral
Comd’g North Atlantic Squadron

A. 2d Asst Eng
R I Midldeton
USNavy
Hampton Roads
Va.
Reported N 23d
Chas Acerman Captain

Acknowledge the receitpt of this order, and inform me also when you have reported in obediance to it.