| Dock Yard Gosport Va |
| Oct. 26th 1861 |
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Midy W W Read
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| C. S. Frigate "U. S." |
| Navy Yard Gosport Va |
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| Sir, |
| You will proceed in charge of three
hundred thirty two pound shot {by weight, this
would be 1/2 a car load} via the Norfolk & Petersburg R.
R. to Zuni Station & deliver them to the Asst. Quarter Master at
that point to be forwarded with dispatch to Day's Point Battery. |
| Respectfully &c |
| F Forrest |
| Commandant |
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