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David M. Abbott
Letter to RADM DD Porter 1864
Front

U.S.S. Alert James River
Nov. 22, 64
Sir,
Having received my appointment as an Acting Master & Pilot from 1st [?]. I respectfully tender you my report in obedience to orders from the Navy Dept. and I respectfully state that my qualifications as Pilot does not extend outside of Capes Charles & Henry.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt. Servant
David M. Abbott
Act. Master & Pilot
Rear Admiral
DD Porter
Comdg. N.A. Squadron
Forwarded by
[Wm. A. Parker?]
Comdg 5th [Division?]
Back

Nov. 22nd 1864 269
David M. Abbott
[?]
[END]
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