Civil War-dated partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 10, July 10, 1863. Secretary of the Navy Welles grants Charles W. Seeking "permission to report to Rear Admiral Paulding Commandant of the Navy Yard at New York for examination as to your qualifications for the position of Acting Ensign in the Navy of the United States." Signed at the conclusion by Welles, and endorsed below by Paulding, directing him to report to Commander Edward Barrett onboard the USS Savannah for examination. In very good condition, with creasing, soiling, and old tape reinforcements on the back of the folds.
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