1862 December 13 U.S. Steamer Currituck

                           U.S. Steamer Currituck
                               Navy Yard Washington
                                     Dec 13th 1862
Sir
 There is required and [sic] extension of (8) eight
feet in the length of this vessel house to
make sufficient room to accommodate her
Officers and Armory.  We have only eight berths
and eleven Officers.  The Officers are not
comfortable situated for cold weather
                               Very Respectfully
                                 Your Obt Servant
                                      T. J. Linnekin
                                         Acting Master Comdg
                                                 U.S.S. Currituck
Lieut Commanding
   Andrew A.  Harwood
       Commanding Potomac Flotilla
          Navy Yard Washington
MSS 15134