1862 March 7 C.S.S. Nashville

Confederate States Steam Ship "Nashville"
Beaufort NC. March 7. 1862

Mr C. Cary
Sir,
Your attention to your duties and general
deportment,together with you unexceptionable moral
conduct, during the voyage of the "Nashville" under my
command, induce me to recommend the Secretary
of the Navy to confirm your appointment as
Midshipman in the Confederate States Navy; and I
trust that your future career in the service will
be attended with every success.

I am
Sir
Yours most truly,
R. B. Pegram
Yours most truly
Lt. Comdg. C.S.N.

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