| Office of the Provost Marshal Genl. |
| Dept of the South |
| Port Royal S. C. 14 March 1863 |
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| Brig General S. Draper |
| Provost Marshal Genl. |
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General, |
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I enclose you a copy of communication from Commandant of
the Post at Fernandina and endorsement to me by the Comdg. Genl of
the Dept. |
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I have ascertained that the property alluded to went
north on the Schr Curlew Capt Se?ners which cleared from this port
on 23d Feb. |
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Her cargo consisted of 80 tons old Iron |
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2 " " Brass. |
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his vessel was cleared from this port by the Custom House
authorities without first having a clearance from this office, which
is in violation of the orders of the Commdg Genl of the Dept. The
vessel was consigned to Lyle Rolhouse & Co New York. |
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I respectfully call you attention to this transaction. |
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I am General Very Resply |
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Your obt Servt |
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James F Hall |
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Lt Col V. Engineers |
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Provost Marshal Genl |
| Dept of the South |