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U. S. Engineer Office, Fort Monroe, Va, January 7th 1869. I. H Remington Esq. Sub Assistant, Commissioner, Norfolk, Va Sir. I have to inform you that I am authorized by the Chief of Engineers to take possession of Craney Island with the incumbrance of leases upon it as detailed in Special Orders No 4 from Bureau R.F. and A.L. Head Quarters 1st Sub district Va dated Norfolk Va December 22nd 1868. I enclose herewith receipt for the property duly signed by me. Very respectfully Your Obt. Sevt. Harry Breverton Col. Bol Brig. Genl U.S.A.