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War Dept Aug 25/65 Sir: I am instructed by the Secy of War to request that you will direct the collector of customs at the Port of New York to deliver free of all duties and charges, the goods described in the invoice inclosed in the letter of Chas Francis Adams, Esq, herewith transmitting said article being for the use of the United States. I have the honor to be Sir Your obt Servt Thos T Eckert Act Asst Secy Hon Hugh McCulloch Secy of the Treasury