[A. M. Pencock] to John H. Burrows

With John H. Burrows letter 10/3/63 with Francis A. McNeill 10/3/63

(Duplicate) Office Mississippi Squadron

Cairo, Ills., 18th Aug 1863

Sir Having passed the required examination for Actg Masters Mate in the U S Mississippi Squadron you will receive the appointment subject to the approval of Rear Admiral D D Porter Comdg Mississippi Squadron and the Hon Secretary of the Navy by presenting at this Office your certificate of discharge from the Army

Very Respectfully

A M Pennock

Fleet Captain & Comdt Naval Station

John H Burrows

Private Co K 111th Regt

Ill Volunteers

[Appr?]

Darin D Porter

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