Letter signed and dated 17 January 1840. From M. Paulding to James Biddle, Governor of the US Naval Asylum, Philadelphia, acknowledging his request for Mr Curtis to be appointed as Midshipman in the US Navy.

Asa Curtis, Gunner, USN

1794-1858

Large image of LS dated 17 January 1840. From M. Paulding to James Biddle, Governor of the US Naval Asylum, Philadelphia, acknowledging his request for "Mr Curtis" to be appointed as Midshipman in the US Navy.

Letter from Secretary of the Navy, M. Paulding, dated 17 January 1840.