[from the message book of Lt. Thomas S. Seabury, 3rd New York]

Dec. 20th
To Lt. Col. Nixon
What vessel went
through the Canal last;
and by whose authority?
   (Signed) Genl. Viele

Dec. 20th
 To Genl. Viele
A yawl boat- by
authority of Capt. Seely;
no larger vessel has
passed since Monday.
   (Signed) Lt. Col. Nixon

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