| Office of the Provost Marshal General |
| of the War Department, New York Mar 24, 1863 |
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| Lt. Col James F. Hall |
| Provost Marshal Genl. Department of the South |
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Colonel, |
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I have your communication of 14th inst. enclosing copy
letter from Col. Hawley Commanding U. S. Forces at Fernandina,
relation o property of the Fernandina R. R. Co. sold by Judge Latta
Provost Marshall of Florida. |
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The Schooner Curlew Capt Jonathan Powers, arrived at this
port on the 16th inst. I had been previously notified by the
representatives of the R. R. Co. of the nature of her cargo and sent
officers to prevent its delivery; by arrangement made between the
agents of the Company and the Consignees, the cargo was stored to
await the result of an investigation which is now proceeding -- the
rights of the owners will be fully protected. I do not know by what
authority Judge Latta assumed to dispose of the property -- the
particular cargo in question was sold to Mr Robinson for $250, and
was worth as old metal upwards of $3000. |
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The road is now held, as I am informed by E. N. Dickerson
Esq of this city -- a gentlemen of unquestionable loyalty. |
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I am pleased to know that Col. Hawley has taken such
prompt and energetic measures to prevent any further loss to the
owners of the RR property. |
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I have the honor to be sir |
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Very Resptly Your Obdt Servt |
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S. Draper |
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P. M. G. |