Referring to the earlier post of today.
At least, he commanded the USS Monticello from 1863 to 1865. As such, he was the commander of these men. I'm not sure that he accompanied them as the ship's commander, however.
But, having read about him and his exploits as "Lincoln's Commando," I'm sure he would have wanted to go. Actually, I believe he probably did.
I'll research further.
That Guy!! --Old B-R'er
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
