William N. Jeffers Second Letter 27 September 1875

Sept. 27, 1875

Commodore T. H. Stevens
Commandant

Sir:
The Bureau directs:
(1) That hereafter twenty (20) barrels of powder only shall be kept in store at Fort Norfolk, to meet emergencies:
Ten (10) barrels Canon.
Five (5) barrels Rifle.
Five (5) barrels Shell.

(2) That all the powder now at Fort Norfolk to be removed to the Magazine at Craney Island at once.

(3) That hereafter all powder for ships shall be filled and prepared at Craney Island, and stored there until they are ready to receive it.

(4) That all shells should be filled and prepared at Fort Norfolk, and there stored until the ships are ready to receive them.

(5th) That when ships come to the station and land their ammunition, for storage while undergoing temporary repairs, it shall be stored at Fort Norfolk; and while on storage shall be examined and its condition reported on to Bureau, particularly damage to tanks.

(6) The Gunner of the Yard to superintend, under the Inspector of Ordinance, the duties specified in the 4” and 5” Paragraphs.

(7) All ships in Commission shall be required to furnish all labor required in landing, receiving and overhauling their ammunition.

(8) Copies of this order to be furnished to all concerned in its execution.

I am, &c&c
Wm N. Jeffers
Chief of the Bureau