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of the United States, by and with the advice and consent 

 of the Senate, has appointed you a Commander in the 

 Navy from the 14th of September, 1855, on the Active 

 List. I have the pleasure to enclose herewith your 

 commission, dated the 27th instant (January, 1858), 

 the receipt of which you will acknowledge to the De- 

 partment. I am respectfully, I. Toucey". Thus was 

 Maury at last completely vindicated. 



