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New London Octo 7. 1871

Wm. W. Crapo Esqr
New Bedford

Dear Sir
We duly received yours of Sept. 16th.

We have never yet filed a claim for the "Nile" but desire to do so.

We filed on the Alert & Catherine some time ago, but did not claim for prospective catch of the repls. (sic)

We now intend to conform to the general custom.

Our Mr. Chapell has hereto