Commandant Isaac McKeever Letter 11 December 1855
Commandants Office
Navy Yard Gosport
December 11th 1855
Sir,
Herewith enclosed, I beg to forward a copy of the report, of the Civil Engineer and Master Machinist, at this yard, in reference to some proposed alterations, in the general plans of the foundry; which I respectfully submit for your inspection and approval.
In answer to the inquiries contained in the Bureau’s letter of the 7th instant, referring to the Magazine Keepers house at Fort Norfolk, I have to state, that the contractor commenced operations, immediately after the contract was signed, and was progressing with the work when the breaking out of the fever in July last, caused him to suspend all operations; since the decline, and disappearance of that disease, he has recommended, and the work is going forward, with considerable progress; and I am informed by the Civ. Engineer, that should the weather prove favorable for Mason work, the house will be ready for occupancy, in about five months from this time.
I am Sir Very Respectfully,
your obedient servant,
McKeever
Commandant
Comm Joseph Smith
Chief of the Bureau of Yards & Docks
Washington
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Letters Recieved from Commandants of Navy Yards -- Norfolk
July 3 1855 - April 29 1857
Box No. 160, Entry 5