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[[?]] and claimed as property of the confederate states, and that have all the information in the power of this Board to obtain the report and title of the U.S. remaining the same as at that date and their the condition of the wood remains unchanged with the exeption that the owner of the land Mr Gates, is now and for a long time was remained in active possession.

Respectfully Submitted -
(signed) Garrick Mallery Bvt. Lt Col USA, Capt 43d USI. VRC
(signed) Geo Q White Capt 44 USI. VRC, Bvt Maj USA
(signed) Paul R Hambrick 1st Lieut 45 USI, Bvt Maj USA Recorder