Formally nominated on December 11 , 1851 , Curtis was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 20 , 1851 .
Formally nominated on December 11 , 1851 , Curtis was received his commission the same day .
Formally nominated on December 11 , 1851 , Curtis was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 20 , 1851 , and received his commission the same day .