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To Commander H. A. Wise, Chief of Bureau of Ordnance: Mr. Beardslee has arrived. The steamer Shattuck has not. The powder at Beaufort is to be used, and I am shipping more to supply its place. D. LYNCH, Commander. Norfolk, Va., December 17—5.30 p. m. To Commander H. A. Wise, Chief of Bureau : The Shattuck has arrived, and now lies off Craney island, coaling. As soon as ready, which I will immediately notify the bureau of, she will be despatched to Beaufort. # # * D. LYNCH, Commander. Norfolk, December 18, 1864—11 a. m. To Commander H. A. Wise, Chief of Bureau : The boilers of steamer George Shattuck are leaking, and she will not be able to leave before Sunday night. D. LYNCH, Commander. Norfolk, December 19—6.30 p. m. To Commander H. A. Wise, Chief of Bureau : The steamer George Shattuck left during the night for Beaufort. The Baltimore arrived, &c. D. LYNCH, Commander. In addition to the powder ordered from the northern yards, as much as could be spared from the stock on hand at Washington was directed to be sent down to the Fort Norfolk magazine, together with some Birney incendiary fluid asked for by Rear-Admiral Porter; and the following telegrams were sent and received in relation thereto: December 3, 1864—11 a. m. To Lieutenant Commander Jeffers, Ordnance Yard ;• Charter a schooner to take down the mammoth and number five (5) cannon powder and the Birney fluid to Fortress Monroe. Schooner to be towed by the Baltimore. Let it be done immediately. Answer. H. A. WISE, Chief of Bureau.