Asa Curtis, Gunner, USN
1794-1858
| LS dated 28 November 1838. From L. B. Banister and John Blight requesting Asa Curtis accompany William Shuttleworth to Washington, DC, to support the passage of a bill through Congress. |
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Letter dated 28 November 1838 |
New York November 28th 1838 Dear Sir As W[illia]m Shuttleworth is about to leave here for Washington respecting our bill, we hope you will accompany him on, and do all in your power for us, and we shall ever feel every gratitude obliged to you for the interest you take in our welfare. We the Committee L. B. Banister John Blight PS Sir We shall do all we can for funds and hope you will do the same who at present have $38 but we must have more: etc. L.B.B. John Blight L. B. Banister |
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Letter dated 28 November 1838 |
[Page 2] [Postmarked] Philadelphia, PA Dec 11 Mr Asa Curtis Gunner U.S. Navy U.S. Naval asylum Philadelphia |
