Joseph Smith Letter 13 December 1855
Bureau of Yards & Docks
13th December 1855
Commodore,
Your letter of the 11th instant, with a copy of the report of the Civil Engineer and Master Machinist, in relation to proposed alterations in the general plan, of the Foundry has been received.
You are authorized to procure the castings for a new engine as recommended, upon the best terms they can be had in regard to the cupolas, you will authorize the Engineer to exercise his discretion in reference to their location.
With respect to the completion of the work on the Magazine Keepers House, the Bureau would suggest the propriety of suspending operations on the walls till next spring, as it must be under profitable to lay brick in the winter season.
Respectfully,
yr obt svt,
Jos Smith
Commo. Isaac McKeever
Norfolk
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