William N. Jeffers Second Letter 20 July 1875
July 20, 1875
Commodore T. H. Stevens
Commandant
Sir:
The Bureau desires that requisition be made for furniture for Barrack for Ordnance-men at Craney Island to wit:
One (1) rug for each of three bedrooms
one (1) open wash stand for each of three bedrooms
one (1) iron single bedstand for each of three bedrooms
two (2) chairs for each of three bedrooms
one (1) plain table to seat 6 for dining room
one (1) small side table for dining room
six (6) chairs for dining room
one (1) wooden sitter for sitting room
six (6) chairs for sitting room
one (1) cheap carpet for sitting room
one (1) oriental base burner stove for sitting room
one (1) wood stove for dining room
one (1) kitchen stove and utensils small.
Respectfully,
Wm N. Jeffers
Chief of the Bureau
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Source of Information
National Archives, Record Group 74 Records of Bureau of Ordnance
Letters Sent to Navy Yards & Stations, 1842 - 1882.
Norfolk
May 1867 - Oct 1881
Box No. 16, Entry 3
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