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Government landing is correct. A.W. Corliss 1st Lieut 15th Inf. Post Adjt. Mount Vernon Arsenal Aug 28th 1866 Respectfully returned. The statement that arms have been improperly taken from the Government landing is correct. At the time these arms were taken, Brig. Gen. DeRus Cm'd'g the district was notified of the fact, and often the necesary directions to prevent its continuence. [[strikethrough]] Very Respectfully [[/strikethrough]] William L. Beebe Sgt. Maj. Ord. Dept.