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Joseph Smith Letter 8 May 1851

Bureau of Yards & Docks
8 May 1851

Captain,
Herewith you will receive copies of the communications from Messrs Murdaugh & Son respecting the title of the United States to the Navy Hospital lands near the Yard under your command, dated 28th August & 28th November 1850. You will cause these papers to be recorded and carefully filed in your office for further reference.

Respectfully,
yr ob st,
Jos Smith

Capt. S. H. Stringham
Norfolk

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National Archives, Record Group 71 Records of the Bureau of Yards and Docks

Records of the Office of the Chief of Bureau, 1820 - 1946.

Letters Sent 1842 - 95

Vol. 06 of 104, PI-10, E. 1

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