John Wilson letter of resignation
USS Antona
Off Galveston, March 3d, 1865
Sir
I have the honor, to offer to you the resignation of my appointment as Acting 2nd Assistant Engineer, and beg leave to ask your acceptance of the same.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
John Wilson
Acting 2nd Assistant Engineer, USN
Late Acting 1st Assistant Engineer
To Honorable Gideon Welles
Secretary of the Navy
Washington DC
Fwd
B. F. David
Captain
Comd'g 2nd Division, West Gulf Squadron
Respectfully Forwarded
John F. Hanson
A. V. Lieut.
Comd'g
US Steamer Antona
Forwarded
H. K. Thatcher
Acting Rear Admiral
Declined
Done April 10, 1865
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