Telegram signed : "Navy Department", to Comm. A.A. Harwood, 1863 Jan. 30.

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Telegram signed : "Navy Department", to Comm. A.A. Harwood, 1863 Jan. 30.

Ordering that Mr. Aiken, Comm. of the "Alligator" be sent to the Department, when he is found.

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Harwood, A. A. (Andrew Allen), 1802-1884

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