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over to the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, in compliance with the provisions of General Orders No. 110, current series, War Dept. A.G.O.  The ship yard was owned by a Mr. Archer, and was by him leased to Mr. Graves

Col. James reports that he is informed that both of these parties rendered all assistance in their power to the Rebel Government, and that Mr. Graves was prominent in sinking the obstructions on the James River at Drury's Bluff.

As this saw mill has passed from under the control of the Quarter Masters Department, I am unable to report how long it