Asa Curtis - Letter of reference, dated 9 March 1836.

Asa Curtis, Gunner, USN

1794-1858

LS dated 9 March 1836. Letter of reference signed by Daniel Patturow aboard USS Delaware.

Letter of reference, dated
9 March 1836 [Page 1].

U.S. Ship Delaware
Norfolk March 9 1836

Sir
It gives me pleasure to state that
during the period you have served under
my command, being from the 1st of February
1834 to this date, your attention to duty and
correct Naval conduct, has won my
entire appreciation.
Wishing you a happy meeting
with your friends.
I am
Very Respectfully
Y[ou]r od[edient]t ser[vant]t
Daniel J. Patturow

Mr Asa Curtis
Gunner U.S. Ship Delaware
Norfolk Va

Letter of reference, dated
9 March 1836 [Page 2]

[Page 2]
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Department of the interior
June 4 1862
Pension Office