From the August 25, 1964, New York Times.
The Rouen was captured off Wilmington July 2, 1864. and sold in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday, August 24, 1864.
"The following captured blockade-runners were sold here to-day at auction: The Little Ada was bought by the Government fir $35,000; the Rouen sold for $30,500, and the Boston for $18,500."
--Old B-Runner
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