Asa Curtis, Gunner, USN
1794-1858
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Letter of reference
by James Armstrong |
U. S. Frigate Savannah Callao Bay June 21st 1844 Sir As we are about to depart, I take this occasion to say to you, that your department and attention to your duties as Gunner on board the Frigate United States during the period of my command on board that ship, has been such as to merit my entire approbation Your worth is well established with the officers of the Navy. Compliments on my part is therefore unnecessary. On your return home would you desire? to obtain a situation on shore, you will use my name freely if it has any influence at the Department I feel assured that Com[modore] Jones will do anything in his power to serve you. I wish you a pleasant passage home and a happy meeting with your family and friends etc. Very respectfully Your ob[edien]t s[ervan]t Ja[me]s Armstrong Mr Asa Curtis Gunner US Navy |
