1862 December 19 U.S. Steamer Currituck

                       U. S. Steamer Currituck

                          Navy Yard Washington

                                        Dec 19th 1862

Sir

     There is deserted from this vessel the

followering men John H Campbell Capt

of Hold left the ship  on the night of 16th

H. M. Beibe Lands left on the night of the 16th

John McCue Lands left the ship without

leave on the night of the 17th, Victory Perry

Seaman left the vessel without leave on the

night of the 17th  Short of our compliment

fourteen men

                    Very Respectfully

                     Your Obt Servant

                         T. J. Linnekin

                       Acting Master Comdg

                         U.S.S. Currituck

Commodore

 Andrew A. Harwood

  Commanding

    Potomac Flotilla

       Navy Yard Washington