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NARA 569

R.46. B.R.F. and A.L. N.C. 1867
Wilmington N.C.
February 13 1867
Rutherford Allan
Lt. Col. and Supt.

Reports that the Steamer Flora McDonald is lying on the bank of the Cape Fear River. Believes her to be the property of the U.S. and suggests that the matter be looked into.

Rec'd Bu. R.F. and A.L. N.C. Feb 16 '67

Bureau R.F.& A.L.
Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr  N.C.
Raleigh Feby 26th 1867
Respectfully referred to Bt. Lt. Col J.D. Stubbs Chf Qr. Mr. for any information he may possess in this matter.

By command of Col Bomford
Actg Asst Com
Jacob F. Chur
Bt Lt. Col. A.A.A.G.
E.B. p.123.

Office Chf. Q.M. Mil Comd N.C.
Raleigh N.C. February 25/67
Respectfully returned to Bvt. Lieut. Col. J. F. Chur A.A.A.G. with the information that I have no official knowledge of the wreck referred to but learn that thee are two wrecks on the Cape Fear River and that the same are claimed by the wrecking company at Wilmington N.C.
J.D. Stubbs
Bvt. Lieut. Col. Chf  Q.M.

E.B. p. 125.