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607½ Bureau R.F. & A.L. Vol. 18 1871. New York July 17th 1871. Newcomb, A.B. S.S. Divn. [[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]] Writes for information in the case of Natl. & Saml. Collins, 1st Class boys, U.S.S. "Ossipee" [[strikethrough]] Genl Balloch [[/strikethrough]] Recd Bureau R.F. & A.L. July 18 1871