Commandant Charles H Bell Letter 12 July 1860
Commandants Office
Navy Yard Gosport
July 12th 1860
Sir,
As appropriations have been made for various works on this station. I will thank you for some instructions on the subject, as I do not feel authorized to resume work stopped by the Bureau without an order to that effect. Among other things requiring immediate attention is the Railway from the Magazine to the wharf, the work on which, was stopped, when nearly completed, for want of funds; and also the erection of the iron crane on the Magazine wharf, which is much wanted.
At the Hospital there is work required which should be completed as soon as possible, viz. The drain from the privy to the beach about 60 feet of which is unfinished; and the leader pipes from the cisterns are out of order, causing leaks which are injuries to the building.
Very Respectfully,
your obedient servant,
Charles H Bell
Commandant
Commodore Joseph Smith
Chief of the Bureau of Yards & Docks
Washington D.C.
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National Archives, Record Group 71 Bureau of Yards and Docks
Letters Recieved from Commandants of Navy Yards -- Norfolk
April 4 1858 - June 26 1860
Box No. 159B, Entry 5