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George P. Abbott
Letter to Gideon Welles 1865

U.S.S Powhatan
Hampton Roads Va
Feb 3.1865
Sir,
Feeling confident of my ability to perform the duties of an acting gunner in the U.S. Navy. I would respectfully make application for an appointment as such – should I be found qualified upon examination.
I am very respectfully
Your obedient servant
Geo. P. Abbott
Act. Masters Mate
U.S.N.
Hon. Gideon Welles
Secretary of the Navy
Washington
D.C.
Approved & recommended
J F Schenck
Commodore
[END]
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