Surgeon Steward Assignment

Item NMC-11729

Description

Original Civil War naval document, one page written in period ink.


United States Steamer Clyde
January 11, 1864
 
You will report to Acting Volunteer Lieutenant Conroy on board the U.S. Steamer Union for passage to Tampa Bay. On your arrival there, report to Acting Master Van Sice on board the U.S. Steamer Sunflower for duty as Surgeon Steward in charge.
 
Very Respectfully,
Q. A. Hooper
Acting Volunteer Lieutenant Commanding
 
To
L. S. Mortimer
Surgeon Steward in Charge