Page 1 - Acknowledgement letter dated 21 May 1873.

 Page 2 - Acknowledgement letter dated 21 May 1873.

U.S. Naval Academy,
Annapolis, Md.
May 21, 1873

To the Secretary of the Navy:
I hereby acknowledge the
receipt of an appointment as Professor
of Ethics and English Studies at the
U.S. Naval Academy, dated May 20,
1873, and inform the Department of
my acceptance of the same. I enclose
herewith the oath of allegiance duly
signed and certified.
Very respectfully,
James Russell Soley,
Professor of Ethics and Eng. Studies,
U.S.N.A.
The Honorable
George M. Robeson,
Secretary of the Navy,
Washington,
D.C.
Respectfully forwarded
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Command Midshipmen

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Naval Academy
Annapolis, Md
May 21, 1873

James R Soley
Prof of Ethics []
accept appointment

Forwarded by
John []
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