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J. Francis Abbott

Letter to William Ballard Preston

Abbott, J Francis - Letter to William Ballard Preston_front

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Navy Yard Philadelphia
Jany 19th 1850

Sir,

In reply to the circular, forwarded me by the Department, I herein state that at the time of accepting my appointment as Acting Midshipman in the Navy, I resided in Middle Ward of the city of Philadelphia -

I have the honor to remain
Very Respectfully
Your Obed[ient] Servant
[signature] J F Abbott
Midshipman-

Hon.
Wm. Ballard Preston
Secretary of the Navy
Washington
D.C.

Abbott, J Francis - Letter to William Ballard Preston_back

J F Abbott
January 19.1850

Middle Ward of
Philadelphia
2nd Dist

[A 154 Pan 21 Welsh?]

[END]

Published: Mon May 13 11:02:43 EDT 2019