[from the letter copy book of Captain T. J. Linnekin]

                                          U. S. Steamer “Currituck”
                                             Piney Point Md
                                                  January 19  1863
Sir
                        I have to inform you that I received
from the Schooner “E Chester” and from the Dock
Forty (40) tons of Coal (more or less) for the
use of this Vessel.
                                       Very respectfully
                                           your obt. Servant
                                                 T. J. Linnekin
                                               acting Master comdg.
 E.P. McCrea Esqr
Lieut Comdg. & adjutant
      Potomac Flotilla
         U. S. Steamer “Jacob Bell“

MSS 15134