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on 8.25" x 13.75" lined ledger sheet and reading Marine Ranacko. Brooklyn, N.Y. September 2, 1871. Sir; I am directed by Rear Admiral M. Smith Commandant of the station, to transfer to your custody, for imprisonment in the prison under your charge, Private Thomas Carter, of the U.S. Marine Corps, recently tried by General Court Martial at this post. Will you please give Capt. Meeker the officer who bears this communication duplicate Receipts, for the prisoner. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Ob'd't servant. J.L. Browne Maj. and Bvt. Lt. Col. Comm'd'g Post. Warren State Prison Westersfield, Conn. Condition: Central fold and a few minor stains, VG+.