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Mr. A. Ship Relief
New-York, 3d. April 1840.
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose you the
receipt of Mr. Peale for the Specimens returned
by this ship, in conformity with your order.
Very respectfully,
Your Old Servant,
(Signed) A. H. Long
To Charles Wilkes Esq.
Commander,
Exp[edition] Exped.