On March 10, Lieutenant Henry A. Wise, who had observed the historic battle at Hampton Roads, described it to the cabinet, emphasizing the bravery of the Monitor’s skipper, Lieutenant John L. Worden. When he concluded, Lincoln arose and said: “Well, gentlemen, I am going to shake hands with that man,” and proceeded to Wise’s house, where Worden lay abed, his scorched eyes covered with bandages.
Source: Abraham Lincoln ∶ A Life ▫𓂃
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