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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.