Part 17

Having served with fidelity in the United States Navy from the 22d day of March, 1864, to the present date, you are hereby honorably discharged with the thanks of the Department.

Given under my hand and seal, at the city of Washington, this 23d day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six.

GIDEON WELLES, Secretary of the Navy.

Acting Assistant Surgeon, John M. Batten, U.S. Navy.

Guthrieville, Pa.

THE END.