Partly-printed DS, one page, 11.5 x 17.5, November 14, 1865. Post Civil War certificate of honorable discharge from the United States Navy Department, issued to "Acting Master, J. F. Winchester" of South Danvers, Massachusetts. It reads, in part: "The war for the preservation of the Union having, under the beneficent guidance of Almighty God, been brought to a successful termination, a reduction of the Naval force becomes necessary." Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Gideon Welles as secretary of the navy. Lower left bears an embossed seal, and the upper portion features a handsome maritime engraving. Framed to a slightly larger size. In very good to fine condition, with irregular light toning, and some staining to the bottom blank area.
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