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P73 U S Steamer "Otsego" Off Jamestown Bluff January 20th 1865 Sir It gives me very great Pleasure to testify to your correct conduct both as an Officer and gentleman during this period that you have been under my Command. Since the Sinking of this vessel you have been of the greatest Service; and have been unremitting in assisting me to save Government property your Conduct in the taking of Plymouth Commands my approval Hoping you may be promoted to an Acting Master for which I consider you well qualified I remain most Truly your friend H N T Arnold Lieut Commandg To W H McLean Acting Ensign U S Navy