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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