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NARA 225 Bureau R.F. & A. Lands Wilmington, N.C. May 20th 1868 Rutherford, Allan Capt. 44. US Inf & A.S.A.C. Not here "R" Requests information in regard to status of claim of Anthony Merrick, late Pvte "B" 6th U.S.C.T., who placed the claim in August 6th, in the hands of H. B. Hardy. Att'y of Wilmington, since deceased. -- Merrick lives at Rocky Point, New Hanover Co, N.C. [[stamp]] MAY 22 1868 and & Claim "R" 19 Vol. 3. -- [[/stamp]] R E.B. No 418. Vol. 2/68. War Department Bureau R.F. and A. Lands Claim Division Washington D.C. Aug. 8th 1868 Respectfully returned to Capt. Allan Rutherford, U.S.A. A.S.A.C. Bureau R.F. & A.L. Wilmington N.C. -- with the information that the Second Auditor, under date of the 6th inst., reports that the claim of the within-named man was rejected, and attorney so informed. By order of Major General Howard Commissioner &c, &c, William P. Drew Agent, in charge Division. Re. B. Aug 12th 1868. W.N C