Asa Curtis, Gunner, USN
1794-1858
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Letter of reference |
Washington 12 Nov 1844 Sir Mr Asa Curtis, Gunner in the Navy, has requested that I would give my opinion of him to the Department. This officer entered the Navy in 1812, was on board the Constitution at the capture of the British frigates "Guerriere" and "Java"; he afterwards served with me five years - two at the Boston Navy Yard, and three years at sea on board two ships of the line and a frigate. I found him a capable and meritorious officer, and I take pleasure in recommending him to the notice of the Department. I have the honor to be Very respectfully Yo[ur] ob[edient] serv[an]t W. M. Crane Hon. J. Y. Mason Sec[retar]y of the Navy |
