Aug. 7, 1848.
(No. 22)—Joint Resolution of Thanks to the Officers, Sailors, and Marines, of the United States
Navy.
Thanks of Congress tendered to the officers, seamen, and marines of the United States
navy for the zeal and ability with which they performed their duty during the late
war with Mexico.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America
in Congress assembled, That the thanks of Congress are due, and are hereby tendered, to the officers, sailors,
and marines, of the navy of the United States, for the zeal and ability with which
their duty during the late war with Mexico, and especially their efficient coöperation
with the army of the United States in the capture of Vera Cruz and the castle of San
Juan de Ulloa, was performed.
The President requested to communicate this resolution to the officers, seamen, and
marines of the navy.
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause the foregoing resolution
to be communicated to the officers, sailors, and marines of the navy of the United
States, in such terms as he may deem best calculated to give effect to the object
thereof.
Approved, August 7, 1848.
Printed Document, 1 page(s), Public Acts, IX, 30th Cong., 1st sess., George Minot, Statutes at Large 9, 339 ,