President Franklin Pierce congratulated Farragut on his naval career and the task he was to undertake .
In August 1854 , Farragut was called to Washington from his post as assistant inspector of ordnance at Norfolk , Virginia .
President Franklin Pierce congratulated Farragut on Farragut 's naval career and the task he was to undertake .
In August 1854 , Farragut was called to Washington from his post as assistant inspector of ordnance at Norfolk , Virginia .