William N. Jeffers Letter 28 October 1874
Oct 28, 1874
Commodore T. H. Stevens
Commandant
Sir:
The Bureau has received estimates of cost of wharf at Craney Island, which it desires modified to suit following specifications.
Total length of wharf 180 feet,
width 20 feet, with a 40 feet T, for 20 foot depth at extremity.
Piles of unbarked oak; knots, if any coppered.
Also estimate for cost of tramway with necessary embankment from wharf to Magazine, about 250 yards long, cross ties 2 feet from center to center, track 3 feet wide to carry 16 lb rail [iron not included] maximum load on car 3 tons.
The portion of the island transferred is, “beginning at high tide mark at a point 190 yards northwest of the west side of wharf on south side of the island, thence due you north to high water mark on north side, with right of way to wharf”. The coast survey is now making a detailed survey for the Bureau.
Respectfully,
Wm N. Jeffers
Chief of the Bureau
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Letters Sent to Navy Yards & Stations, 1842 - 1882.
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Box No. 16, Entry 3
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