Wm. Oland Bourne Box 3 Folder 1 Left-handed Penmanship Contest Series I 91-100 1865 Sept 28 1st Series 91 John Whitford Cold Harbor June 3, 1864 John U. Whitford Weakfeild, Reg. Sept 28th 1864 [*1865?*] I dont know as my Poor Penmanship is worth sending a Sample of But I will send a sample of it if it is poor I have not Served my Country long not so long as some have but what time I have served it I tried to do my duty as a seaman when I was in the navy and as a soldier when I was in the army when the war first Broke out I was away to sea in a whaling ship that I was gone four years and four months I sailed the 21 of april 1858 and arrived home July the twenty first 1862 and enlisted in the navy the twenty seckond of July 1862 to Serve one year I served my time out we did not have much fighting to do in the navy when I enlisted in the navy they sent me on Board of the Ship ohio a laying in Charleston navy yard I was on board of her six days then I was drafted into the steamer Rhode Island she was Commanded By Stephen D Trenchard when I enlisted I enlisted as an odenary Seaman and after I was on board of her a Short time I was rated as a first class Seaman and shortly after that I was rated as Second class Petty officer which birth I kept untill I came home my time was out the 22 day of July 1863 but I did not get my discharge untill the Seventeenth of August when I went on of the Rhode Island She was used as a goverment Transport she was used as Such for about Six months and then She went to Boston to Be Repaired they took of all of her old Battery and Put a new and Heaver one they put a 8-68 and one 9 inch Pivot and 3 small Riffles the Battery Consists of 12 Guns large and small then after we was alterd over we left Boston and went down to Hampton Roads and was there a few day when we got an order to convoy the monitor down to port Royal we started the tenth day of december with her and had verry Pleasant weather untill about four o clock the twelveth of the month when it begun to Blow verry heavy and it Continued so untill about Eight o Clock that evening. when it increased to a tremendious rate which made a verry heavy Sea and about half past 11 o Clock the monitor sprang a leak and all that we could do we could not save her and she sunk that night about one there was twelve men and four officers on board when She went down they went down with her that Storm was to much for her it was more effective than the Storm of iron that the merimac had for her she could not Sink the noble little craft after she sunk the next morning we kept on for port Royal there we got orders to join the flying Squadron Comanded By Comodore Wilks there I staid untill my time was out then I was put on Board of the Gunboat merciditty to come home an arrived in philidel- phia the 18th day of august and got my discharge and come home and staid at home untill the sixteenth day of February 18 sixty four then I enlisted in Battery A. First Reg of Light arteliy and was sent to join it it lay in Camp at Brandy Station Virginia it lay there untill it had an order to move Camp we went and camped near Stephengs- Burg and was in camp there six or eight days I dont know which but the third of may come and So did an order from Gen Grant for us to move off on a long and hard Campain and the fifth of may we arrived at the Battle feild of the wilderness and staid there Eight days then went and took an active part in the Battle of [the] Spotsylvania and from there we had Some fighting and arrived at Cold harbor June the first and Commenced fighting untill the third of June I had my right arm Shot off with a peace of Shell it was done in the evening and while I was a going of of the field a spent Ball hit me in the Back then I had my arm amputated and was sent to white House Landing and staid there 3 days and was sent in the hospittal Steamer and come to Lincoln Hospittal and staid there untill the 22ond day of July then I was trans fered to the Hospittal on Christian Street Phelidelphia and staid there untill the Twenty Sixth of September when I was discharged in [th] and come home and I have Been here ever since I have not been engaged in no kind of business since I come home From Adress John U. Whitford Weakfeild Rhode Island Wonded at the Battle of Cold harbor June 3d 1864 I belanged to Batt A. First R.I. Light Artilery No 91 Sept 30/65 Series 1 92 Penfield N.Y. Sep 25th 1865 Sir I have to honor to transmit herewith my offering as competition for the prize to be given to left hand writers who have lost their right arms, or the use of them in the war just closed and are in consequence able to write only with the left hand. I have learned to write without instruction. Trusting my offering is in proper form for the object I am very Respectfully your Obt Servant John F. Huntington To Wm. Oland Bourne 12 Centre St. New York City No 92 Sept 30 1865 As a Soldier I enlisted at Rochester N.Y August 30th 1862 in G Co. 140th N.Y Vol. Infty Capt. Perry. B. Sibley, comd'g. was mustered in the service of the of the United States on the 13th of September, and left for Washington on the 19th day of September 1862. On the 18th of October I was promoted 2nd Sergeant. My first time under fire was at Fredericksburg V.A Dec 18th 1862. My first engagement was at chancellorville May 2 1863, where the enemy charged us, and were handsomely repulsed. Our loss was nineteen men killed and wounded. We were then serving in 3d Brigade 2d Division 5th Army Corps. Gen Sykes comd'g Div-Gen- Warren comd'g Brigade. I was next engaged at Gettysburg Pa, where my Regiment occupied a position July 2d 1863 the right wing resting on Round Top and extending a short distance in the woods to the left of Round Top. It will be remembered that on the afternoon of July 2d the enemy made a furious charge on this part of the line with the hope of breaking the left wing of our army but were repulsed with great slaughter. Gen Weed comd'g Brigade was killed at the opening of the fight and almost before getting us fairly in. Col P. ORorke comd'g 140th N.Y was killed in this action. It can be said of the 140th and to their praise that they fought nobly to a- venge the death of beloved col. on this occasion and the day was won. How heartily were the cheers given when the columns of the enemy were seen flying from us beaten and broken. no more to renew the conflict on that bloody day. Our loss in this battle was five commissioned Officers and one hundred and seventeen men killed and wounded. On the 18th day of march I received a commission as 2nd Lieut in the 140th N Y Vols. but was not mustered in as such officer in consequence of deficiency in the requisite number of men on the rolls to entitle companies to a third officer, as per Gen Order [?As???] Office No 82. My next battle was the Wilderness battle on the 5th of May 1864. We made a charge were repulsed. A large portion of our wounded fell into the hands of the enemy. In this fight we lost fourteen commissioned officers and 257 enlisted men killed and wounded and missing- the half of our line officers and nearly half of the enlisted men who participated or crossed the Rapid Ann river with us. After this battle I was assigned to the command of my company. my Superior officers all being wounded or missing in action. My next engagement was near Spott- Sylvania on Sunday morning the 8th day of May Where we also made a change with about 175 men who had succeeded in keeping up during a forced march in the night. We were repulsed with a loss of Colonel George Ryan and Maj Storks killed and Sixty five enlisted men killed and wounded. We were again lightly engaged on the 9th of may was under fire three or four days in succession and on the 13th of may we again made a charge on an outpost of the enemy near Spottsylvania Court House and captured it, losing only five men wound- ed. Was next engaged at the battle of North Anna May 24th 1864. We crossed the River took up a position in the edge of timber and waited the onset of the enemy. They soon came furious-thinking or expecting to drive us back into the river. but were repulsed with heavy loss. Only five men were slightly wounded during this battle (in the 140th) Was next engaged at ---church not far from Coal Harbor Va June 2nd 1864. This affair was disastrous; we were charged and driven from our position and lost two officers and fifty seven men killed wounded and captured. My Regt was now reduced to a mere skeleton. We were next slightly engaged en- gaged on the 17th day of June in front of Petersburg Va and took up a position at night within easy range of a Springfield musket which we fortified and held until relieved in turn by other troops. On the 18th day of July I received a commission as First Lieutenant in the 140th N.Y. Vols. was mustered in as such officer on the 27th day of July 1864: and assigned to the command of Co. K of the same Regiment. My next fight with the enemy was on or near the Wildon R Road V.A. on the 18th day of August Capt Clark and myself were ordered to advance our commands as skirmishers through a cornfield in direction of where the enemy were supposed to be posted and accertain if possible their location and strength. We had advanced but a quarter of a mile when we came upon the enemy lying in ambush we engaged them at once but were forced to retire with a loss of twelve men killed wounded and missing the enemy followed us closely, and the engagement soon became general with altimate success throughout the day, but at nightfall we were masters of the field. The night was spent in burying out dead and fortifying our position. Daylight brought with it a charge of the enemy upon our works but this time they were sorely chastised. On the afternoon of the same day (August 19th) the enemy made a charge on a Brigade lying on our right and Succeeded in breaking our line and turning our right, thereby getting a flank, or cross fire on my Regiment from which we suffered severely losing many killed and wounded and some prisoners It was in this action I received my wound with minnie ball passing throught the upper third of my right arm entered the body at the arm pit thence under the shoulder blade escaping at the back near the spinal column. Resulting in partial paralysis and loss of motion of right arm and hand. I was sent of Officers Hospital Bedloes Island N.Y. and from there reported to Annapolis for examination and was discharged Jan 12th 1865 By order medical board & by reason of disability from wounds received in action. I have thus given a brief history of my [*service*] as a soldier. I have ennumerated only the battles in which I were a participant and mentioned only two of the many times we were under fire or partly engaged and but one of the many skirmishes and picket fights in which the 140th has been often en- gaged I was never absent from my Regiment but two days on furlough until wounded. I am 37 years of age have a wife and two children. I feel proud of the part I have taken in helping to redress my country from the rule of Tyrants and the curse of God. I am happy to see a spirit manifested in the hearts of our people and their rulers to do Justice and Honor to our poor unfortunates. This work is done and the role of honor will be read with reverential memory upon the marble monuments erected over our dead and dying when all on earth have passed away. Curage is beginning to see the light of truth. may light spread and truth abound, then wars will cease to bring sorrow to our firesides. It had taken us a hundred years to learn and become convinced of one great truth and then why at the at the point of the bayonet but though progression is slow one day will be as a thousand years by and by. The names of our great men are forever in the hearts of all good men of all countries, and climes. Ceaser Hannibal & napolion fought for conquest and power, while our great men have fought for a principle - a truth originally in [???]but now vouchsafed to man. Let us feel proud of our now redeemed country, and maintain her integrity upon the waters with foreign powers, (as she now stands a becon light to all the world). We have loved her, and we will maintain her integrity. So say us all. P.O. Address John F. Huntington Penfield, N.Y. 1st Leiut 140th N.Y. Vol Infty Scraps of History Re[?] A Competition For the 500 Prizes 1865 Sept 20, 1st Series 93 John Stewart W Oland Bourne. Esq. Sir: On the breaking out of the Rebellion under a deep sense of duty to my country I entered the Army and was mustard into the service of the United States for three years at Trenton, New Jersey on the 25th day of May 1861. as a private in Company S 3rd Regiment New Jersey Volunteers, and remained with my Regiment until I was wounded in the arm and abdomen, at the battle of Gaines Mill June 27th, 1862. On the following day I was taken to the Hospital at Savage Station, where my right arm was amputated. After the battle of Savage Station and the retreat of our Army I with several thousand sick and woun ded soldiers was taken prisoner. Soon after I was re- moved to Richmond and placed in Sibley Prison and on the 25th day of July was exchanged and sent to Philadelphia, where I was discharged October 24th 1862. I purpose according to terms of your circular pub- lished in The Soldiers Friend, to offer a few thoughts to my fellow Soldiers, amongst whom feelings fraternal out to exist. Fellow Soldiers- Previous to the Rebellion the major part of us had thought that in the United States, the age of Bullets had been suspended by the[*age*] of Ballots: but the inauguration of a causeless and bloody Rebellion by the Slaveholders of the South undeceived us. and revealed to us our utter ignorance of the civilization begotten of Slavery. The Masses of the Free States were ignorant of the fact that the relations of Capital and Sabor in the South induced that condition of mind that lead to the settlement of difficulties rather by brute force than as with us of the North by the dispassionate sway of reason and reflection. The fiendish attack on our Flag when the Star of the West freighted with provisions for a starving Garrison sought entrance to Charleston Harbor: the traitorous attack on Fort Sumpter headed by one doubly accursed as having no personal grievance to redress, and no cause of complaint against the Government that gave him his military education without charge; aroused the latent patriotism of the North, and we flew to arms for the life of a Nation, to secure to ourselves and to our children the continuance of Constitutional Government; and thank God the Nation has been saved, Liberty had awakened to a brighter and more extended existence and the Soldiers of the Union feel that not in vain have they braved the cannons mouth, not the deadly breach; nor in vain have they suffered the pangs of consuming hunger; the slow torture of the parched lips, or the weary fatigue of the march. We have crushed to annihilation the most formidable Rebellion the world ever witnessed-against open foes in front and secret traitors in our rear. we have fought and conquered. True, hundreds of thousands of our brave comrades in arms sleep their last sleep in honor and loneliness upon many a battle field, Whilst others called to greater sufferings have succumbed under the more cruel treatment received in Rebel Prisons, perpetuating to eternal infamy. alike the cause which they fought against, and men who promoted it. Thousands of us who have survived the shock of battle are maimed for life and bear on our bodies honorable scars earned in bat- tling for justice and Liberty. Every hamlet, town and city of the Union witness the shattered constitutions and mutilated forms of those who count- ed not their lives dear unto them so the Liberty Should be Triumphant. Fellow Soldiers! My mind reverts to these [?sunes?] and endeavoring in vain to aggregate the sacrifice and impelled by its magnitude I ask-Why this amount of suffering? What has the Nation been guilty of that required the shedding of so much blood? The answer comes with the interrogation. Gods truth holy and immutable declares-Nations(as individuals) that sin must suffer. Having secured the salva- tion of the Government at such a terrible sacrifice to ourselves may we not fellow Soldiers justly lay claim to be heard in the Nations Councils. and shall we not as a recognition of our sufferings insist with one heart and one mind that in the reconstruction of the States there shall not be tolerat- ed one principle at variance with the natural rights of any human being. Then shall be removed all cause for future disruption as the end of injustice will insure the end of war. Whether good or evil predominates as the result of this war for Liberty and the Union, is a question that perplexes many. With me thine is not a doubt. The evil is present and palpable as all evil neces- sarily is. The good though watered with many tears is permanent and abiding: and slow of growth as the oak which braves the storms of a thousand years. [?Hither?] to we have been looked upon as a nation of money worshippers unwilling to make one sacrifice to defend a principle in our all absorbing love for money and its power: but in the good that this war has developed, I see millions of men rushing to arms when the principle of self- government is menaced. I see Slavery accursed of God and man swept from the land as with a [?beesom?] of destruction. I see the wealth of the nation poured out to alleviate the pain of the dying Soldier: i to enhance his comfort on the march: to add to his plea- sure on his return. I see the Womanhood of the nation laid in death from excessive sympathy and labor for the man who left his home and kindred to secure the Continent to Liberty: to posterity. a Government the wisest and the best man ever formed. As a nation we are more powerful than ever, and challenge the respect of those who recently despised us. We fellow Soldiers of the Union [?shavens?] of the glory of aiding to develop to the nations of the earth the benevolence and disinterestedness enshrined in the American character: and we cannot but con- template for our common country a career more brilliant and prosperous than ever. The Aristocracies of the old world saw in the con- servation of Slavery on this continent immunity for themselves in their power over the masses and hence their common sympathy for the Rebellion; and were it only for the prestiage of Serfdom broken by the war, who will arise from it. The Nation educated to a higher humanity, to a more exhalted appreciation of justice: to a greater reverence for the principle of Freedom. it is a matter of proud consciousness to us fellow Soldiers that with our lives in our hands we have aided to secure these inestimable blessings to our beloved country. It has been the painful experience of many of us on our return to our homes to find a sentiment prevailing among many "that with our return there would be increase of crime consequent on the demoralization incident to camp life". Soldiers, we know the source of such fears. I have found that they are uniformly entertained by men whose loyalty is doubtful. I have never met a truly loyal man nor read a truly loyal journal who have given expression to such sentiments. persons alone who have had no sympathy with the objects of the war, but whose sympathies were with the enemies of their country; and whose conduct in our rear caused the fall of many a hero. Soldiers this sentiment of distrust comes not from our friends but from out enemies. That crime may have increased with the return of the Army may be true. but who are the criminals. not as a rule the returned Veteran but a set of craven, cowardly time servers who have been preying on the Government and its defenders since the war began. In conclusion fellow Soldiers may what we have suffered for our country increase our love for her and may we always be found the defenders of our Government and never concent to trust with any man the administration of State or National affairs who in the trying times of our Country has been of doubtful Loyalty. I am with great respect your hopeful comrade. Sergeant. John Stewart No 2 OH South 24th St Philadelphia, PA September 30 1865. Philadelphia Sept 29, 1865 The undersigned being Treasurer of the U. S. Soldiers Home at Philadelphia desires to state that he has known John Stewart (who lost his right arm at Gains Mills)— for the past eighteen months and has the pleasure of noticing the improvement he has made in the use of his left hand. He also certifies that he saw him write parts of the document herewith enclosed Mr. Struthers 1022 Market St John Stewart has been in my office for the last eighteen months. The document herewith enclosed was written by him with the left hand—he having lost the right one in service of his country IK Treedly No 204 S 24th St No 93 - Sept 30 / 65 Philada March [19th] 24th 1866 W Oland Bourne Esq. No 12 Centre St N.Y. Dear Sir: Your favor of the 14th inst inclosing Twenty Dollars. which was awarded by the Commit- tee on Left hand penmanship has been rec'd. Sir your offered prize for the best specimen of left hand penmanship will no dout be of lasting benefit by many a Soldier who lost his right in our late struggle with organized treason. Many of us were mechanics making two hands necessary to the prosecution of business. by which we supported our- selves and those dependent upon us: through treason and rebellion being thus deprived of the means of living by labor your effort through the Soldiers Friend gave courage to many a heart, and lighted up the darkened future to many a One armed Veteran. Allow me Sir to say that your untiring zeal for the welfare of the Soldier, and especially your efforts in behalf of the one armed has placed us under lasting obligations. and I feel that by thorough appreciation of your kindly interest and assistance although deprived of one Arm and that the right we may with a little more brain power although with less muscular secure a competence. Sir. Feeling convinced that your Journal is the Soldiers Friend indeed I herewith inclose Seventeen 50/100 D for 35 Copies, which please forward as per Address Yours Respectfully John Stewart [column 1 of 3] Wm. H. Almond Lancaster Avenue above 34th St W. Philada Wm. Wright No. 2421 Manning St Philada Wm. Murry No. 1536 South St Phila R R. Smith No. 928 Gilbert St. Phila C F. Reinboth Care of H. Reed & Co Chicago, Ill. Lewis C. Berger No. 1513 Ellsworth St Philada John Shedden U.S. Custom House Philada [column 2 of 3] J C. Silverton No. 1913 Cuthbert St Philada Wm. Stewart Bridgeborough Burlington, Co. N.J. Robt. Wilson No. 341 Chestnut St. Philad Israel Sinn No. 624 S 11th St Philada Jim Hamlin No. 512 Arch St, Philada Wm. Smith No. 512 Arch St, Philada B P. Benner Box No. 694, P.O. Philada [column 3 of 3] J Sipsey No. 1208 Pine St, Philada Chas. McBryen No. 828 Auburn St Philada Jas McTate No. 1438 Bedford St Philada Saml. More No. 1129 Shippen St. Philada Duncan Wright No 1024 S. 4th St. Philada Saml Mc Morris No 2018 Evergreen St Philada Wm. M. Haviland No. 1822 Addison St Philada [column 1 of 3] Lewis P. Weishmann U.S. Custom House Philada Frank M. Acton Desk no 4 U.S Custom House Philada E P. Phipps Desk no 4 U.S. Custom House Philada Chas Humphrey Passyunk Road and Reed St. Philada Dr. Wallace Naval Officer U.S Custom House Philada [column 2 of 3] Benjn. Huckle U.S. Custom House, Philad A M. Walkinshaw U.S. Custom House, Philada F P. Soes U.S. Custom House, Philad Wm. J Canby U.S. Custom House, Phil Wm B. Curry U.S. Custom House, Philada [column 3 of 3] David Easton No 904 Buttonwood St Philada Geo Mc Kay No 36 S. 6th St Philada R M. Stanton U.S. Custom House Phila Thos. W. Martin Desk no 8 U.S. Custom House Philada P.S. I shall continue the above as opportunity offers. Please inform me of receipt at your earliest convenience. J.S. 818 THE CITY RECORD. APRIL 29, 1882. [column 1 0f 4] fied for the completion thereof shall have expired, are, by a clause in the contract, fixed and liquidated at fifty ($50) dollars per day. The Fire Department reserves the right to decline any and all bids or estimates if deemed to be for the public interest. No bid or estimate will be accepted from, or contract awarded to, any person who is in arrears to the Corporation upon debt or contract, or who is a defaulter, as surety or otherwise, upon any obligation to the Corporation. Each bid or estimate shall contain and state the name and place of residence of each of the persons making the same; the names of all persons interested with him or them therein; and if no other person be so interested, it shall distinctly state that fact; that it is made without any connection with any other person making an estimate for the same purpose, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud; and that no member of the Common Council, Head of a Department, Chief of a Bureau, Deputy thereof or Clerk therein, or other officer of the Corporation, is directly or indirectly interested therein, or in the supplies or work to which it relates, or in any portion of the profits thereof. The bid or estimate must be verified by the oath, in writing, or the party or parties making the estimate, that the several matters stated therein are in all respects true. Where more than one person is interested, it is requisite that the verification be made and subscribed by all the parties interested. Each bid or estimate shall be accompanied by the consent, in writing, of two householders or freeholders of the City of New York, with their respective places of business or residence, to the effect that if the contract be awarded to the person making the estimate, they will, on its being so awarded, become bound as his sureties for its faithful performance in a sum not less than one-half the amount of the estimate; and that if he shall omit or refuse to execute the same, they will pay to the Corporation any difference between the sum to which he would be entitled on its completion and that which the Corporation may be obliged to pay to the person or persons to whom the contract may be awarded at any subsequent letting; the amount in each case to be calculated upon the estimated amount of the work by which the bids are tested. The consent above mentioned shall be accompanied by the oath or affirmation, in writing of each of the persons signing the same, that he is a householder or freeholder in the City of New York, and is worth the amount of the security required for the completion of this contact, over and above all his debts of every nature, and over and above his liabilities as bail, surety, or otherwise; and that he has offered himself as a surety in good faith and with the intention to execute the bond required by law. The adequacy and sufficiency of the security offered is to be approved by the Comptroller of the City of New York before the award is made, and prior to the signing of the contract. No estimate will be received or considered after the hour named. No estimate will be considered unless accompanied by either a certified check upon one of the National Banks of the City of New York, drawn to the order of the Comptroller, or money, to the amount of five per centum of the amount of the security required for the faithful performance of the contract. Such check or money must not be inclosed in the sealed envelope containing the estimate, but must be handed to the officer or clerk of the Department who has charge of the Estimate Box, and no estimate can be deposited in said box until such check or money has been examined by said officer or clerk, and found to be correct. All such deposits, except that of the successful bidder, will be returned to the persons making the same, within three days after the contract is awarded. If the successful bidder shall refuse or neglect within five days after notice that the contract has been awarded to him, to execute the same, the amount of the deposit made by him shall be forfeited to and retained by the City of New York as liquidated damages for such neglect or refusal; but if he shall execute the contract within the time aforesaid, the amount of his deposit will be returned to him. Should the person or persons to whom the contract may be awarded neglect or refuse to accept the contract within five days after written notice that the same has been awarded to his or their bid or proposal, or if he or they accept but do not execnte the contract and give the proper security, he or they shall be considered as having abandoned it and as in default to the Corporation, and the contract will be readvertised and relet as provided by law. Bidders will write out the amount of their estimate, in addition to inserting the same in figures. The form of the agreement and specifications, and showing the manner of payment for the work, may be seen and forms of proposals may be obtained at the office of the Department. JOHN J. GORMAN, CORNELIUS VAN COTT, HENRY D. PURROY, Commissioners. __________________ HEADQUARTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF NEW YORK, 155 AND 157 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK, September 23, 1881. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Board of Commissioners of this Department will meet daily, at 10 o'clock A.M. for the transaction of business. By order or JOHN J. GORMAN, President, CORNELIUS VAN COTT, HENRY D. PURROY, Commissioners CARL JUSSEN, Secretary _______________________ DEPARTMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. DEPARTMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, NO. 32 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK, January 9, 1882. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE books of Annual Record of the assessed valuation of Real and Personal Estate of the City and County of New York for the year 1882, will be opened for inspection and revision, on and after Monday, January 9, 1882, and will remain open until the 30th day of April, 1882, inclusive, for the correction of errors and the equalization of the assessments of the aforesaid real and personal estate. All persons believing themselves aggrieved must make application to the Commissioners during the period above mentioned, in order to obtain the relief provided by law. By order of the Board. ALBERT STORER Secretary. ______________ DEPARTMENT OF DOCKS. NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF DOCKS, NOS. 117 AND 119 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK, April 22, 1882. RULES AND REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED for the government and proper care of piers, bulkheads, slips, and other wharf property, under the provisions of subdivision 7 of section 6 of chapter 574 of the Laws of 1871, by the Board of the Department of the Docks, and published, to take effect on and after MAY 1, 1882. The said subdivision 7, among other things, provides as follows: "The violation of or disobedience to any rule, regulation, or order of said Board shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, on complaint of said Board." [column 2 of 4] And every person guilty of a violation of or disobedience to any of the following rules or regulations, in addition to the penalties thereby fixed and imposed, to be recovered in civil actions, is liable to be prosecuted for a misdemeanor and to be punished by such fine and imprisonment, or by both. NO. 1- No piles shall be driven, nor shall any platform be erected, nor shall any filling-in of any kind be made on any part of the water-front of the city, without a written permit therefor being first had and obtained from the Board, under a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars, for every such offense, to be recovered from the owner, lessee, or occupant of any pier or bulkhead, or of any water-front property or right, who shall cause or permit any such work to be done upon his premises before such permit therefor has been obtained, and under the further penalty of fifty dollars for each and every day which shall elapse before any piles so driven, or platform so erected, or material so filled-in, without such permit being first obtained, shall be removed, after the expiration of the time which may be allowed for such removal, by a notice served upon such owner, lessee, or occupant, by the Corporation Wharfinger for the district, to be also recovered from such owner, lessee, or occupant. NO. 2- No shed, building, office, tally-house, or other structure shall be erected, nor shall any derrick, hoisting-mast, coal-hopper, sign, or advertising device, or other erection or obstruction of any kind be placed or maintained upon any pier, bulkhead, or other wharf structure, nor upon any reclaimed land, without a written permit therefor being first had and obtained from the Board; and if the owner, lessee, or occupant of any such premises, or the owner, lessee, or agent, of any such structure, erections, or obstructions, shall fail to comply with a notice served by the Corporation Wharfinger for the district to remove any such structure, erection, or obstruction, after the expiration of the time allowed by such notice for the removal, such owner, lessee, occupant or agent, shall forfeit and pay a penalty of twenty-five dollars per day for each and every day, which shall elapse before any such structure, erection or obstruction, shall be removed, after the expiration of the time for the removal thereof specified in said notice. No. 3--No cargo shall be discharged from any vessel upon any bulkhead or wharf structure, at which such vessel is being unladen, after service b y the Corporation Wharfinger for the district, upon the owner, consignee, master, or other officer, or stevedore, of such vessel, of a notice that such bulkhead or structure will be endangered by the placing of additional cargo thereon, under a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars for each such offense, and a further penalty equal in amount to the damages of every description which shall be caused by the further discharging of cargo upon such bulkhead or wharf structure, after the service of said notice, both of such penalties to be recovered from such owner, consignee, master or other officer or stevedore, severally and respectively. No. 4--All goods, merchandise, and materials of ever kind, landed or placed on any pier, bulkhead, or other wharf structure or upon reclaimed land must be removed therefrom without unnecessary delay, and within twenty-four hours after the Corporation Wharfinger for the district shall have served upon the owner, shipper, or consignee, of such cargo, a notice to remove the same, under a penalty of fifty dollars per day for each and every day, during which any part of said cargo shall remain upon such pier, bulkhead, structure, or land, after the expiration of the said twenty-four hours, to be recovered from such owner, shipper, or consignee, severally and respectively. No. 5--All goods, merchandise and materials of every kind encumbering any pier, bulkhead or other wharf structure, or reclaimed land, after the time designated for the removal thereof shall have expired, will be liable to be removed by the Board to any warehouse or yard, at the sole risk and expense of the owner of any such property, and all expense incurred for such removal and storage or otherwise, shall be and become a lien thereon, and such goods, merchandise and materials will not be delivered to the owner until the expense of such removal and storage has been paid. No. 6--No person shall construct or maintain any engine-house, tally-house, or other small structure, under a permit of the board, on any unshedded pier, or other wharf structure, unless the same be placed on wheels so as to admit of easy removal thereupon when required, and to prevent the accumulation of dirt or refuse thereunder, under a penalty of twenty-five dollars per day for each and every day which may elapse before the discontinuance of such offence. No. 7--No vessel of any kind shall be loaded of discharged by horse power, nor shall stones or similar cargo be discharged from any vessel, upon any pier, bulkhead or other wharf structure, unless proper planking be provided to protect the surface of such pier, bulkhead or other wharf structure for injury consequent upon the travel of the horse, or the throwing of the stones or similar cargo thereupon, under a penalty of five dollars a day for each horse so employed, and of twenty-five dollars for each offense of discharging such stones or like cargo, upon such pier, bulkhead, or other wharf structure, to be recovered from the owner, consignee, master or stevedore of any such vessel, severally and respectively; and if such penalty be recovered for using horses, or discharging stones or similar cargo, upon wharf property belonging to the Corporation, under lease, it shall be paid to the lessee thereof, but if such penalty be recovered for using horses, or discharging stones or similar cargo, upon wharf property no owned by the Corporation, it shall be paid to the owner thereof. No. 8--No sand shall be discharged from any vessel unless canvas or similar material be extended from the vessel's side to the bulkhead or wharf structure at which such vessel is being unladened, to prevent the falling of the sand into the water, and if the surface of any such wharf structure is not sufficiently tight to prevent the sand dumped thereon from going through into the water, then no sand shall be discharged thereon from any vessel, unless canvas or similar material be first laid thereon to receive the sand, under a penalty of twenty-five dollars for each offense, to be recovered from the owner, consignee, master or stevedore of any such vessel, severally and respectively; and if such penalty be recovered on account of sand discharged upon wharf property belonging to the Corporation, under lease, it shall be paid to the lessee thereof, but if such penalty be recovered on account of sand discharged upon wharf property not owned by the Corporation, it shall be paid to the owner thereof. No. 9--The owners, lessees and occupants of every pier, wharf and bulkhead in the City of New York shall keep the same in good repair, and the slips adjacent thereto properly dredged; and whenever, in the judgment of the board, it shall be necessary so to do, written notices, signed by the President or Secretary of said Board, shall be served upon the owners, lessees or occupants, or collector of wharfage of any such pier, wharf or bulkhead, or the slip adjoining the same, on or in which repairs or dredging are required by said Board, specifying the nature and extent of the repairs or dredging so required, and the time within which such repairs must be made, or such dredging done; and in case the owners, lessees or occupants so notified, fail to comply with the terms and requirements of such notice, they shall forfeit and pay a penalty of fifty dollars per day for every day which shall elapse before they comply with such notice. No. 10--No ashes, refuse, offal, fruit, vegetables or any other substances, shall be thrown into the waters surrounding or adjacent to any pier or bulkhead, or any other part of the water-front of the city, under a penalty of twenty-five dollars for every such offense, to be recovered from the owner, lessee, or occupant, severally and respectively, of any pier, bulkhead, wharf structure, or other property, from which any such substance shall be thrown, or from the person actually throwing the same; or if any such substance be thrown from any vessel lying in waters within the jurisdiction of the Department, whether berthed or not, then such penalty to be recovered from the owner, consignee, or master of such vessel, severally and respectively. No. 11--No snow or ice shall be dumped into the waters adjacent to the water-front of the city, except from the piers, bulkheads and other places designated from [column 3 of 4] time to time, by the Board, for such dumping, under a penalty of twenty-five dollars for each offense, to be recovered from the owner, lessee or occupant of any pier, bulkhead or other wharf property, from which any such snow and ice shall be dumped, or from the person actually dumping the same, severally and respectively. No. 12--All lumber, brick, or other material in bulk, discharged on any bulkhead not shedded, shall be at once removed, or, if not so removed, shall be placed at least twenty feet from the edge of the bulkhead, pending removal, under a penalty of fifty dollars per day, for each and every day such lumber, brick or other material shall remain on the bulkhead, to be recovered from the owner or consignee of such lumber, brick or other material, or from the person placing, or causing the same to be placed, on such bulkhead, severally and respectively. No. 13--The charges for wharfage and dockage of all vessels admitted to any of the piers or bulkheads constructed under the new plans adopted by the Department, shall be at the same rates as are now, or shall hereafter be, fixed and established by laws of this State, until otherwise ordered by the Board. No. 14--The term "Board," when used in the foregoing rules and regulations, shall be taken to mean "The Board of the Department of Docks of the city of New York," and the term "Corporation," when so used, shall be taken to mean "The Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the City of New York." JOHN R. VOORHIS, JACOB VANDERPOEL, WM. LAIMBEER, Commissioners of Docks. ________________ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC CHARITIES AND CORRECTION. Department of Public Charities and Correction NO. 66 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK, April 20, 1882 IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ORDINANCE OF the Common Council, "In relation to the burial of strangers or unknown persons who may die in any of the public institutions of the City of New York," the Commissioners of Public Charities and correction report as follows: At Workhouse, Blackwell's Island--Thomas O'Connor; aged 70 years. Susan Peters; aged 30 years. Committed April 8, 1882 At Homœopathic Hospital, Ward's Island--Betsy Anderson; aged 52 years; 5 feet 2 inches high; blue eyes; brown hair. Had on when admitted plaid skirt, dark sacque, white shawl. Peter Theisen; aged 42 years; 5 feet 3 inches high; brown eyes and hair. had on when admitted brown coat, black pants and vest. Jacob Hildebrandt; aged 36 years; 5 feet 10 inches high; blue eyes; brown hair. Had on when admitted black coat, blue vest, brown pants, black felt hat. At New York City Asylum for Insane, Ward's Island-- John Hurley; aged 65 years; 5 feet 4 1.2 inches high; gray hair; blue eyes. James Ball (colored); aged 40 years; 6 feet high; black hair; brown eyes. Owen Gallagher; aged 30 years; sandy hair; blue eyes; 5 feet 9 inches high. John Hand; aged 50 years; 5 feet 6 inches high; gray hair; hazel eyes. John Rogers; aged 40 years; 5 feet 4 inches high; black hair and eyes. At Lunatic Asylum, Blackwell's Island--Theodora Southern; aged 22 years; 5 feet 7 1/2 inches high; brown hair, black eyes. Nothing known of their friends or relatives. By order, G. F. BRITTON, Secretary. _________________ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC CHARITIES AND CORRECTION, NO. 66 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK, April 19, 1882. THE UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL AT PUBLIC auction, for account of the Commissioners of Public Charities and Correction, at their office, No. 66 Third avenue, on Tuesday, May 2, 1882, at 10 o'clock A. M., the following articles, which may be seen at Storehouse, on Blackwell's Island: About-- 15 tons Mixed Rags. 5 tons Cast Iron. 4 tons Wrought Iron. 5 tons Light Iron. 10 tons Brunt Cast Iron. 150 Iron bound Barrels. under the following terms: Twenty-five per centum of estimated value to be paid on day of sale, and balance on delivery. All to be removed within ten (10) days from the day of sale or the deposit will be considered forfeited, and the articles resold. By order, JOHN E. FLAGLER, General Storekeeper. _____________ BOARD OF EDUCATION. TWENTY-FOURTH WARD. SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY the School Trustees of the Twenty-fourth Ward, at the Hall of the Board of Education, corner of Grand and Elm streets, until Tuesday, the 2d day of May, 1882, and until 4 o'clock P. M. on that day, for erecting one wing and two stairways to Grammar School-house No. 65, on Walker street, corner Locust avenue, West Farms. Plans and specifications may be seen, and blanks for proposals, and all necessary information may be obtained at the office of the Superintendent of School Buildings, No. 146 Grand, corner of Elm street. The Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all of the proposals submitted. The party submitting a proposal, and the parties proposing to become sureties, must each write his name and place of residence on said proposal. Two responsible and approved sureties, resident of this city, are required in all cases. No proposal will be considered from persons whose character and antecedent dealings with the Board of Education render their responsibility doubtful. WARREN C. CRANE, WM. H. GEER, SAMUEL M. PURDY, FERDINAND MEYER, FREDERICK FOLZ, Board of School Trustees, Twenty-fourth Ward. Dated New York, April 17, 1882. ___________ SUPREME COURT. In the matter of the application of the Department of Public Parks, for and in behalf of the Mayor, Aldermen, and commonalty of the City of New York, relative to the opening, as a first-class street, of that certain continuous street or avenue known as Webster avenue, although not yet named by proper authority, extending from the eastern line of the New York and Harlem Railroad, at One Hundred and Sixty-fifth street, to the northern line of One Hundred and Eighty-fourth street, in the City of New York. WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, COMMISSIONERS of Estimate and Assessment in the above-entitled matter, hereby give notice to the owner or owners, occupant or occupants, of all houses and lots, and improved or unimproved lands affected thereby, and to all others whom it may concern, to wit: First.--That we have completed our estimate and assessment, and that all persons interested in these proceedings, [column 4 of 4] or in any of the lands affected thereby, and who may be opposed to the same, do present their objections, in writing, duly verified, to Charles H. Haswell, Esq., our Chairman, at the office of the Commissioners, No. 29 Broadway, in the said city, on or before the eleventh day of May, 1882, and that we, the said Commissioners, will hear parties so objecting within the ten week days next after the said eleventh day of May, 1882, and for that purpose will be in attendance at our said office on each of said ten days, at 2 o'clock P. M. Second.--that the abstract of the said estimate and assessment, together with our maps, and also all the affidavits, estimates and other documents which were used by us in making our report, have been deposited in the office of the Department of Public Works, in the City of New York, there to remain until the eighteenth day of May, 1882. Third.--That the limits embraced by the assessment aforesaid are as follows, to wit: All those lots, pieces, or parcels of land situate, lying, and being in the City of New York, and contained within the following described area: Commencing on a line drawn parallel to the northerly end of Webster avenue )as now being opened) and one thousand feet northerly thereof at a point where said line would be intersected by a line drawn parallel to the westerly line of said Webster avenue, if extended, and five hundred feet westerly of the same; thence running southerly parallel to and distant five hundred feet westerly from the westerly line of Webster avenue (as now being opened) until it intersects a line drawn parallel to the northerly line of Third street, now called One Hundred and Sixty-fifth street, and one thousand feet southerly of the same; thence easterly in a line parallel to and distant one thousand feet southerly from said northerly line of Third, now Called One Hundred and Sixty- fifth street, eleven hundred feet; thence northerly to a point on the northerly side of Fourth street, now called One Hundred and Sixty-sixth street, which point is distant five hundred feet easterly of the easterly line of Webster avenue (as now being opened); thence still northerly parallel to and distant five hundred feet easterly of said easterly line of Webster avenue until it intersects a line drawn parallel to and distant one thousand feet northerly of the northerly end of Webster avenue (as now being opened); thence westerly parallel to and distant one thousand feet northerly of said northerly end of Webster avenue eleven hundred feet to the point or place of beginning, excepting therefrom all streets, roads, and avenues embraced within the foregoing description. Fourth.--That our report herein will be presented to the Supreme Court of the State of New York, at a Special Term thereof, to be held in the New Court-house, at the City Hall, in the City of New York, on the twenty-fifth day of May, 1882, at the opening of the Court on that day, and that then and there, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard thereon, a motion will be made that the said report be confirmed. Dated NEW YORK, April 3, 1882. WILLIAM H. WICKHAM, CHARLES H. HASWELL, CLIFFORD A. H. BARTLETT, Commissioners. _______________ FINANCE DEPARTMENT. ORDER OF THE COMPTROLLER ABOLISHING THE "BUREAU OF LICENSES," IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. CITY OF NEW YORK, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, April 24, 1882. PURSUANT TO THE PROVISION OF SECTION 3 of Chapter 521 of the Laws of 1880, which authorizes a head of a Department to abolish and consolidate [Offices and Bureaux in the said Department ?? ?? ??] abolish the Bureau provided for by section 33 of chapter 335 of the Laws of 1873, entitled as follows, to wit: "A Bureau of Licenses; the Chief Officer of which shall be called 'Register of Lecenses.'" Said Bureau has never had any practical existence in the Finance Department, and is declared to be null and void. (Signed) ALLAN CAMPBELL, Comptroller. ____________ INTEREST ON CITY STOCKS. THE INTEREST ON THE BONDS AND STOCKS of the City and County of New York, due May 1, 1882, will be paid on that day, by the Comptroller, at his office in the New Court-house. The Transfer books will be closed from March 31 to May 1, 1882. FINANCE DEPARTMENT--COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, New York, March 21, 1882. ALLAN CAMPBELL, Comptroller. _____________ REAL ESTATE RECORDS. THE ATTENTION OF LAWYERS, REAL Estate Owners, Monetary Institutions engaged in making loans upon real estate, and all who are interested in providing themselves with facilities for reducing the cost of examinations and searches, is invited to these Official Indices of Records, containing all recorded transfers of real estate in the City of New York from 1653 to 1857, prepared under the direction of the Commissioners of Records. Grantors, grantees, suits in equity, insolvents’ and Sheriffs’ sales, in 61 volumes, full bound, price. $100 00 The same, in 25 volumes, half bound ….. 50 00 Complete sets, folded, ready for binding ….. 15 00 Records of Judgments, 25 volumes, bound ….. 10 00 Orders should be addressed to “Mr. Stephen Angell, Comptroller’s Office, New County Court-house.” ALLAN CAMPBELL, Comptroller. _________________ ASSESSMENT COMMISSION. THE COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED BY CHAPTER 550 of the laws of 1880, to revise, vacate, or modify assessments for local improvements in the City of New York, give notice to all persons affected thereby that the notices required by said act must be filed with the Comptroller of said city and a duplicate thereof with the Counsel to the Corporation, as follows: As to all assessments confirmed subsequent to June 9, 1880, for local improvements theretofore completed, as to any assessment for a local improvements known as Morningside avenues, notices must be filed within two months after the dates upon which such assessments maybe respectively confirmed. The notice must specify the particular assessment complained of, the date of confirmation of the same, the property affected thereby, and in a brief and concise manner the objections thereto, showing, or tending to show, that the assessment was unfair or unjust and respect to said real estate. Dated, No. 27 CHAMBERS STREET, May 18, 1881. EDWARD COOPER, JOHN KELLY, ALLAN CAMPBELL, GEORGE H. ANDREWS, DANIEL LORD, JR., Commissioners under the Act. JAMES J. MARTIN, Clerk. April 29,1882 THE CITY RECORD. 817 [column 1 of 4] DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE, ROOM 6, NO. 31 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK, April 25, 1882. TO CONTRACTORS. BIDS OF ESTIMATES, INCLOSED IN A SEALED envelope, with the title of the work and the name of the bidder indorsed thereon, will be received at this office until Monday, May 8, 1882, at 12 o’clock M., at which hour and place they will be publicly opened by the head of the Department and read for the following: No. 1. Paving with granite-block pavement, Morris street, between Greenwich and West streets. No. 2. Paving with granite-block pavement, Fourth street, between Broadway and Thirteenth street. No. 3. Paving with granite-block pavement, Tenth avenue, between Forty-eighth and Fifty-ninth streets. No. 4. Paving with trap-block pavement, North William street, between Frankfort and Chatham streets. No. 5. Paving with trap-block pavement, Rose street, between Frankfort and New Chambers streets. No. 6. Paving with trap-block pavement, Vandewater street, between Frankfort and Pearl streets, No. 7. Paving with trap-block pavement, Twenty-fifth street, between Sixth and Twelfth avenues. No. 8. Paving with trap-block pavement, Twenty-sixth street, between Avenue A and East river. No. 9. Paving with trap-block pavement, Fifty-fourth street, between Seventh and Eighth avenues. No. 10. Paving with granite-block pavement Avenue A, from Fifty-fourth to Fifty-seventh street. No. 11. Paving with granite-block pavement Tenth avenue, from Seventy-second to Seventy-fourth street. No. 12. Paving with granite-block pavement One Hundred and Thirty-third street, from Fourth to Sixth avenue. No. 13. Paving with trap-block pavement Sixty-seventh street, from the Boulevard to Tenth avenue. No. 14. Paving with trap- and at the intersections with granite-block pavement Ninety-ninth street, from Third avenue to Exterior street. Each estimate must contain the name and place of residence of the person making the same, the names of all persons interested with him therein, and if no other person be so interested, it shall distinctly state that fact. That it is made without any connection with any other person making an estimate for the same work, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. That no member of the Common Council, head of a Department, chief of a bureau, deputy thereof, or clerk therein, or other officer of the Corporation is directly or indirectly interested in the estimate or in the work to which it relates or in the profits thereof. Each estimate must be verified by the oath, in writing, of the party making the same, that the several matters therein stated are true, and must be accompanied by the consent, in writing, of two householders or freeholders in the City of New York, to the effect that if the contract is awarded to the person making the estimate, they will, upon its being so awarded, become bound as his sureties for its faithful performance; and that if he shall refuse or neglect to execute the same, they will pay to the Corporation any difference between the sum to which he would be entitled upon its completion and that which the Corporation may be obliged to pay to the person to whom the contract shall be awarded at any subsequent letting ; the amount to be calculated upon the estimated amount of the work by which the bids are tested. The consent last above mentioned must be accompanied by the oath or affirmation, in writing, of each of the persons signing the same, that he is a householder or freeholder in the City of New York, and is worth the amount of the security required for the completion of the contract over and above all his debts of every nature, and over and above his liabilities as bail, surety, or otherwise, and that he has offered himself as surety in good faith, with the intention to execute the bond required by law. No estimate will be considered unless accompanied by either a certified check upon one of the National Banks of the City of New York, drawn to the order of the Comptroller, or money, to the amount of five per centum of the amount of the security required for the faithful performance of the contract. Such check or money must not be inclosed in the sealed envelope containing the estimates, but must be handed to the officer or clerk of the Department who has charge of the Estimate-box, and no estimate can be deposited in said box until such check or money has been examined by said officer or clerk, and found to be correct. All such deposits, except that of the successful bidder, will be returned to the persons making the same, within three days after the contract is awarded. If the successful bidder shall neglect or refuse, within five days after notice that the contract has been awarded to him, to execute the same, the amount of the deposit made by him shall be forfeited to and be retained by the City of New York as liquidated damages for such neglect or refusal; but if he shall execute the contract within the time aforesaid, the amount of his deposit will be returned to him. Blank forms of bid or estimate, the proper envelopes in which to inclose the same, the specifications and agreements, and further information desired, can be obtained at office of Water Purveyor, Room 1, No. 31 Chambers street. HUBERT O. THOMPSON, Commissioner of Public Works. _______________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, BUREAU OF WATER REGISTER, 31 CHAMBERS STREET, ROOM 2, NEW YORK, April 26, 1882. ______________ NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS. ________________ CROTON WATER RENTS. _____________ THE REGULAR ANNUAL RENTS FOR CROTON water for the year 1882, will become due and payable at this office on and after May 1. HUBERT O. THOMPSON, Commissioner of Public Works. ____________________ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Commissioner's Office, No. 31 Chambers St. New York, April 22, 1882 NOTICE OF SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION. _______________________ ON FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1882, AT 11 O’CLOCK A. M., the Department of Public Works will sell at Public Auction, at the Corporation Yard, foot of Gansevoort street, North river, by Messrs. Van Tassell & Kearney, auctioneers, the following articles in lots, viz.: Lot of furniture. " boxes. " stands. " signs. " barrels. " wood. " bill-boards. " trucks. " carts. " wagons. TERMS OF SALE. Cash payments, in bankable funds, at the time and place of sale, and the immediate removal of articles purchased. HUBERT O. THOMPSON, Commissioner of Public Works. [column 2] DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE, ROOM 6, NO. 31 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK, April 21, 1882. ______________ TO CONTRACTORS. ______________ BIDS OR ESTIMATES, INCLOSED IN A SEALED envelope, with the title of the work and the name of the bidder indorsed thereon, will be received at this office until Thursday, May 4, 1882, at 12 o’clock M., at which hour and place they will be publicly opened by the head of the Department and read, for the following: No. 1. REGULATING AND PAVING, with macadamized pavement, Fifth avenue, from One Hundred and Tenth to One Hundred and Twentieth street; One Hundred and Twentieth street, from Fifth avenue to Mount Morr.s avenue, and Mount Morris avenue, from One Hundred and Twentieth to One Hundred and Twenty- fourth street. No. 2. SEWER in West End avenue, formerly Eleventh avenue, between Sixty-fifth and Sixty-sixth streets, and in Sixty-fifth street, between West End and Tenth avenues. No. 3. SEWER in Montgomery street, between Cherry and Water streets, from end of present sewer in Water street. No. 4. SEWER in Seventy-second street, between Eighth and Ninth avenues. (Alteration and Improvement.) No. 5. SEWER in Seventy-fifth street, between West End avenue and Boulevard. No. 6. SEWER in Seventy-eighth street, between Tenth avenue and Boulevard. No. 7. REGULATING AND GRADING Eighty-ninth street, from the west curb of Eighth avenue to the east curb of Tenth avenue, and setting curb-stones and flagging sidewalks therein. No. 8. REGULATING AND GRADING One Hundred and Fifth street, from the west curb of Fourth avenue to the east curb of Fifth avenue, and setting curb-stones, and flagging sidewalks therein. No. 9. REGULATING AND GRADING One Hundred and Fifteenth street, from the west curb of the Boulevard to the east curb of Riverside Drive, and setting curb-stones, and flagging sidewalks therein. No. 10. SETTING CURB-STONES AND FLAGGING Sidewalks, four feet wide, in One Hundred and Sixth street, from the west curb of Fourth avenue to the east curb of Madison avenue. No. 11. SETTING CURB-STONES AND FLAGGING Sidewalks, four feet wide, in One Hundred and Thirteenth street, from the west curb of Fourth avenue to the east curb of Fifth avenue. No. 12. SETTING CURB-STONES AND FLAGGING Sidewalks, four feet wide, in One Hundred and Seventeenth street, from the west curb of Fifth avenue to the east curb of Sixth avenue. No. 13. SETTING CURB-STONES AND FLAGGING Sidewalks, four feet wide, in Eighty-seventh street, from the west curb of Eighth avenue to the east curb of Tenth avenue. Each estimate must contain the name and place of residence of the person making the same, the names of all persons interested with him therein, and if no other person be so interested, it shall distinctly state that fact. That it is made without any connection with any other person making an estimate for the same work, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. That no member of the Common Council, head of a department, chief of a bureau, deputy thereof, or clerk therein, or other officer of the Corporation is directly or indirectly interested in the estimate or in the work to which it relates or in the profits thereof. Each estimate must be verified by the oath, in writing, of the party making the same, that the several matters therein stated are true, and must be accompanied by the consent, in writing, of two householders or freeholders in the City of New York, to the effect that if the contract is awarded to the person making the estimate, they will, upon its being so awarded, become bound as his sureties for its faithful performance; and that if he shall refuse or neglect to execute the same, they will pay to the Corporation any difference between the sum to which he would be entitled upon its completion and that which the Corporation may be obliged to pay to the person to whom the contract shall be awarded at any subsequent letting; the amount to be calculated upon the estimated amount of the work by which the bids are tested. The consent last above mentioned must be accompanied by the oath or affirmation, in writing, of each of the persons signing the same, that he is a householder or freeholder in the City of New York, and is worth the amount of the security required for the completion of the contract over and above all his debts of every nature, and over and above his liabilities as bail, surety, or otherwise, and that he has offered himself as surety in good faith, with the intention to execute the bond required by law. No estimate will be considered unless accompanied by either a certified check upon one of the national banks of the City of New York, drawn to the order of the Comptroller, or money, to the amount of five per centum of the amount of the security required for the faithful performance of the contract. Such check or money must not be inclosed in the sealed envelope containing the estimate, but must be handed to the officer or clerk of the Department who has charge of the estimate box, and no estimate can be deposited in said box until such check or money has been examined by said officer or clerk, and found to be correct. All such deposits, except that of the successful bidder, will be returned to the persons making the same, within three days after the contract is awarded. If the successful bidder shall neglect or refuse, within five days after notice that the contract has been awarded to him, to execute the same, the amount of the deposit made by him shall be forfeited to and be retained by the City of New York as liquidated damages for such neglect or refusal; but if he shall execute the contract within the time aforesaid, the amount of his deposit will be returned to him. Blank forms of bid or estimate, the proper envelopes in which to inclose the same, the specifications and agreements, and further information desired, can be obtained for each class of work at the following offices: For Paving, room 1; Regulating and Grading, Setting Curbstones and Flagging, Room 5; and Sewers, Room 8, 31 Chambers street. HUBERT O. THOMPSON, Commissioner of Public Works. ________________________ _______________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE, ROOM 6, NO. 31 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK, April 21, 1882. ____________________ TO CONTRACTORS. _____________________ SEALED BIDS OR ESTIMATES, INCLOSED IN A sealed envelope, with the title of the work and the name of the bidder indorsed thereon, will be received at this office until Monday, May 4, 1882, at 12 o’clock M., at which hour and place they will be publicly opened by the head of the Department and read, for the following: No. 1. CONSTRUCTING an Iron Foot-bridge at Fourth avenue and Forty-first street, with the necessary abutments, etc. No. 2. FURNISHING AND DELIVERING Stop- cocks, Stop-cock Boxes, and Hydrants. Each estimate must contain the name and place of residence of the person making the same, the names of all persons interested with him therein, and if no other person be so interested, it shall distinctly state that fact. That it is made without any connection with any other person making an estimate for the same work, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. That no member of the Common Council, head of a department, chief of a bureau, deputy thereof, or clerk therein, or other officer of the Corporation is directly or indirectly [column 3 of 4] interested in the estimate or in the work to which it relates or in the profits thereof. Each estimate must be verified by the oath, in writing, of the party making the same, that the several matters therein stated are true, and must be accompanied by the consent, in writing, of two householders or freeholders in the City of New York, to the effect that if the contract is awarded to the person making the estimate, they will, upon its being so awarded, become bound as his sureties for its faithful performance; and that if he shall refuse or neglect to execute the same, they will pay to the Corporation any difference between the sum to which he would be entitled upon its completion and that which the Corporation may be obliged to pay to the person to whom the contract shall be awarded at any subsequent letting; the amount to be calculated upon the estimated amount of the work by which the bids are tested. The consent last above mentioned must be accompanied by the oath or affirmation, in writing, of each of the persons signing the same, that he is a householder or freeholder in the City of New York, and is worth the amount of the security required for the completion of the contract over and above all his debts of every nature, and over and above his liabilities as bail, surety, or otherwise, and that he has offered himself as surety in good faith, with the intention to execute the bond required by law. No estimate will be considered unless accompanied by either a certified check upon one of the national banks of the City of New York, drawn to the order of the Comptroller, or money, to the amount of five per centum of the amount of the security required for the faithful performance of the contract. Such check or money must not be inclosed in the sealed envelope containing the estimate, but must be handed to the officer or clerk of the Department who has charge of the Estimate-box, and no estimate can be deposited in said box until such check or money has been examined by said officer or clerk, and found to be correct. All such deposits, except that of the successful bidder, will be returned to the persons making the same within three days after the contract is awarded. If the successful bidder shall neglect or refuse, within five days after notice that the contract has been awarded to him, to execute the same, the amount of the deposit made by him shall be forfeited to and be retained by the City of New York as liquidated damages for such neglect or refusal; but, if he shall execute the contract within the time aforesaid, the amount of his deposit will be returned to him. Blank forms of bids or estimates, the proper envelopes in which to inclose the same, the specifications and agreements, and further information desired, can be obtained for each class of work at office of Chief Engineer, Room No. 10, No. 31 Chambers street. HUBERT O. THOMPSON, Commissioner of Public Works. _________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE, ROOM 6, NO. 31 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK, April 21, 1882. __________ TO CONTRACTORS. __________ BIDS OF ESTIMATES, INCLOSED IN A SEALED envelope, with the title of the work and the name of the bidder indorsed thereon, will be received at this office until Thursday, May 11, 1882, at 12 o’clock M., at which hour and place they will be publicly opened by the Head of the Department and read, for the following: FURNISHING, DELIVERING, AND LAYING A 48-inch cast-iron conduit pipe from Station 302, between Hartsdale and Scarsdale, to Station 522, between Tuckahoe and Bronxville, Westchester County, New York. Each estimate must contain the name and place of residence of the person making the same, the names of all persons interested with him therein, and if no other person be so interested, it shall distinctly state that fact. That it is made without any connection with any other person making an estimate for the same work, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. That no member of the Common Council, head of a department, chief of a bureau, deputy thereof, or clerk therein, or other officer of the Corporation is directly or indirectly interested in the estimate or in the work to which it relates or in the profits thereof. Each estimate must be verified by the oath, in writing, of the party making the same, that the several matters therein stated are true, and must be accompanied by the consent, in writing, of two householders or freeholders in the City of New York, to the effect that if the contract is awarded to the person making the estimate, they will, upon its being so awarded, become bound as his sureties for its faithful performance; and that if he shall refuse or neglect to execute the same, they will pay to the Corporation any difference between the sum to which he would be entitled upon its completion and that which the Corporation may be obliged to pay to the person to whom the contract shall be awarded at any subsequent letting; the amount to be calculated upon the estimated amount of the work by which the bids are tested. The consent last above mentioned must be accompanied by the oath or affirmation, in writing, of each of the persons signing the same, that he is a householder or freeholder in the City of New York, and is worth the amount of the security required for the completion of the contract over and above all his debts of every nature, and over and above his liabilities as bail, surety, or otherwise, and that he has offered himself as surety in good faith, with the intention to execute the bond required by law. No estimate will be considered unless accompanied by either a certified check upon one of the national banks of the City of New York, drawn to the order of the Comptroller, or money, to the amount of five per centum of the amount of the security required for the faithful performance of the contract. Such check or money must not be inclosed in the sealed envelope containing the estimate, but must be handed to the officer or clerk of the Department who has charge of the Estimate-box, and no estimate can be deposited in said box until such check or money has been examined by said officer or clerk and found to be correct. All such deposits, except that of the successful bidder, will be returned to the persons making the same, within three days after the contract is awarded. If the successful bidder shall neglect or refuse, within five days after notice that the contract has been awarded to him, to execute the same, the amount of the deposit made by him shall be forfeited to and be retained by the City of New York as liquidated damages for such neglect or refusal; but if he shall execute the contract within the time aforesaid, the amount of his deposit will be returned to him. Blank forms of bid or estimate, the proper envelope in which to inclose the same, the specifications and agreements, and further information desired, can be obtained at the office of Chief Engineer, Room 10, No. 31 Chambers street. HUBERT O. THOMPSON, Commissioner of Public Works. ________________________________________________________________________ POLICE DEPARTMENT. ________________________________________________________________________ POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, PROPERTY CLERK’S OFFICE, (ROOM NO. 39), NO. 300 MULBERRY STREET, NEW YORK, April 14, 1882. OWNERS WANTED BY THE PROPERTY Clerk of the Police Department, City of New York, 300 Mulberry street, Room No. 39, for the following property now in his custody without claimants: Boats, rope, cotton, iron, pig tin, horse blankets, trunks, bags and contents, fowling pieces, butter, cheese, male and female clothing, boots, shoes, sugar, coffee, and miscellaneous articles; also, several amounts of cash found and taken from prisoners by Patrolmen of this Department. C. A. ST. JOHN, Property Clerk. [column 4 of 4] FIRE DEPARTMENT ________________________________________________________________________ HEADQUARTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF NEW YORK, 155 AND 157 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK, April 25, 1882. ________________ TO CONTRACTORS ________________ SEALED PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING AND constructing a Floating Engine, will be received by the Board of Commissioners at the head of the Fire Department, at the office of said Department, Nos. 155 and 157 Mercer street, in the City of New York, until 10 o’clock A.M., Wednesday, May 10, at which time and place they will be publicly opened by the head of said Department and read. The award of the contract will be made as soon as practicable after the opening of the bids. Any person making an estimate for the work shall present the same in a sealed envelope, to said Board, at said office, on or before the day and hour above named, which envelope shall be endorsed with the name or names of the person or persons presenting the same, the date of its presentation, and a statement of the work to which it relates. Bidders are requested to state, additionally, for what amount per frame they will increase or decrease length of hull and deck house from dead flat forward, in case increased or decreased length should be required. The Floating Engine is to be completed and delivered in two hundred and ten (210) days after the date of the contract. For information as to the amount and kind of work to be done, bidders are referred to the specifications and drawings, which form part of these proposals. The damages to be paid by the contractor for each day that the contract may be unfulfilled after the time specified for the completion thereof shall have expired, are, by a clause in the contract, fixed and liquidated at twenty-five ($25) dollars per day. The Fire Department reserves the right to decline any and all bids or estimates if deemed to be for the public interest. No bid or estimate will be accepted from, or contract awarded to, any person who is in arrears to the Corporation upon debt or contract, or who is a defaulter, as surety or otherwise, upon any obligation to the Corporation. Each bid or estimate shall contain and state the name and place of residence of each of the persons making the same; the names of all persons interested with him or them therein; and if no other person be so interested, it shall distinctly state that fact; that it is made without any connection with any other person making an estimate for the same purpose, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud; and that no member of the Common Council, Head of a Department, Chief of a Bureau, Deputy thereof or Clerk therein, or other officer of the Corporation, is directly or indirectly interested therein, or in the supplies or work to which it relates, or in any portion of the profits thereof. The bid or estimate must be verified by the oath, in writing, of the party or parties making the estimate, that the several matters stated therein are in all respects true. Where more than one person is interested, it is requisite that the verification be made and subscribed by all the parties interested. Each bid or estimate shall be accompanied by the consent, in writing, of two householders or freeholders in the City of New York, with their respective places of business or residence, to the effect, that if the contract be awarded to the person making the estimate, they will, on its being so awarded, become bound as his sureties for its faithful performance in a sum not less than one-half the amount of the estimate; and that if he shall omit or refuse to execute the same, they shall pay to the Corporation any difference between the sum to which he would be entitled on its completion, and that which the Corporation may be obliged to pay to the person or persons to whom the contract may be awarded at any subsequent letting; the amount in each case to be calculated upon the estimated amount of the work by which the bids are tested. The consent above mentioned shall be accompanied by the oath or affirmation, in writing, of each of the persons signing the same that he is a householder or freeholder in the City of New York, and is worth the amount of the security required for the completion of this contract, over and above all his debts of every nature, and over and above his liabilities, as bail, surety, or otherwise; and that he has offered himself as a surety in good faith and with the intention to execute the bond required by law. The adequacy and sufficiency of the security offered is to be approved by the Comptroller of the City of New York before the award is made and prior to the signing of the contract. No estimate will be received or considered after the hour named. No estimate will be considered unless accompanied by either a certified check upon one of the National Banks of the City of New York, drawn to the order of the Comptroller, or money, to the amount of five per centum of the amount of the security required for the faithful performance of the contract. Such check or money must not be inclosed in the sealed envelope containing the estimates, but must be handed to the officer or clerk of the Department who has charge of the Estimate- box, and no estimate can be deposited in said box until such check or money has been examined by said officer or clerk, and found to be correct. All such deposits, except that of the successful bidder, will be returned to the persons making the same within three days after the contract is awarded. If the successful bidder shall refuse or neglect, within five days after notice that the contract has been awarded to him, to execute the same, the amount of the deposit made by him shall be forfeited to and be retained by the City of New York as liquidated damages for such neglect or refusal; but if he shall execute the contract within the time aforesaid, the amount of his deposit will be returned to him. Should the person or persons to whom the contract may be awarded neglect or refuse to accept to contract within five days after written notice that the same has been awarded to his or their bid or proposal, or if he or they accept but do not execute the contract and give the proper security, he or they shall be considered as having abandoned it and as in default to the Corporation, and the contract will be readvertised and relet as provided by law. Bidders will write out the amount of their estimate, in addition to inserting the same in figures. The form of the agreement and specifications,and showing the manner of payment for the work, may be seen and forms of proposals may be obtained at the office of the Department. JOHN J. GORMAN, CORNELIUS VAN COTT, HENRY D. PURROY, Commissioners ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ HEADQUARTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF NEW YORK, 155 AND 157 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK, April 19, 1882. __________ TO CONTRACTORS. __________ SEALED PROPOSALS FOR MAKING CERTAIN alterations and repairs to the FIRE-BOAT WILLIAM F. HAVEMEYER will be received by the Board of Commissioners at the head of the Fire Department, at the office of said Department, Nos. 155 and 157 Mercer street, in the City of New York, until 10 o’clock A.M., Wednesday, May 3, at which time and place they will be publicly opened by the head of said Department and read. The award of the contract will be made as soon as practicable after the opening of the bids. Any person making an estimate for the work shall present the same in a sealed envelope, to said Board, at said office, on or before the day and hour above named, which envelope shall be indorsed with the name or names of the person or persons presenting the same, the date of its presentation, and a statement of the work to which it relates. For information as to the amount and kind of work to be done, bidders are referred to the specifications which form part of these proposals. The damages to be paid by the contractor for each day that the contract may be unfulfilled after the time speci- 1. W. Oland Bourne, Esqr. Sir: On the breaking out of the Rebellion, under a deep sense of duty to my country, I entered the Army and was mustered into the service of the United States for three years at Trenton, New Jersey, on the 25th day of May, 1861, as a private in Company "C" 3d Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, and remained with my Regiment until I was wounded in the arm and abdomen, at the battle of Gaines Mill, June 27th 1862. On the following day I was taken to the Hospital at Savage Station, where my right arm was amputated. After the battle of Savage Station and the retreat of our Army, I with several thousand sick and wounded soldiers was taken prisoner. Soon after I was removed to Richmond and placed in Libby Prison and on the 25th day of July was exchanged and sent to Philadelphia, where I was discharged October 27th 1862. - I purpose according to terms of your circular published in "The Soldiers Friend" to offer a few thoughts to my fellow Soldiers, amongst whom feelings fraternal ought to exist. Fellow Soldiers: " Previous to the Rebellion the major part of us had thought that in the United States, the age of "Bullets" had been surperseded by the of "Ballots" but the inauguration of a causeless and bloody Rebellion 2 by the Slaveholders of the South undeceived us, and revealed to us our, utter ignorance of the civilization begotten of Slavery. The masses of the Free States were ignorant of the fact that the relations of Capital and Labor in the South induced that condition of mind that lead to the settlement of difficulties rather by brute force, than as with us of the North by the dispassionate sway of reason and reflection. The fiendish attack attack on our Flag when the Star of the West freighted with provisions for a starving garrison sought entrance into Charleston Harbor; the traitorous attack on Fort Sumpter headed by one doubly accursed as having no personal grievance to redress and no cause of complaint against the Government that gave him his military education without charge; aroused the latent patriotism of the North, and we flew to arms for the life of the Nation, to secure to ourselves and to our children the continuance of Constitutional Government, and thank God the Nation has been saved. Liberty has awakened to a brighter and more extended existence and the Soldiers of the Union feel that not in vain have they braved the cannons mouth, nor the deadly breach; nor in vain have they suffered the pangs of consuming hunger; the slow torture of the parched lips, or the weary fatigue of the march. We have crushed to annihilation the most formidable Rebellion the world ever witnessed against open foes in front and secret 3. traitors in our rear, we have fought and conquered. True, hundreds of thousands of our brave comrades in arms sleep their last sleep in honor and loneliness upon many a battlefield; whilst others called to greater sufferings have succumbed under the more cruel treatment received in Rebel prisons, perpetuating to eternal infamy alike the cause which they fought against, and the men who promoted it. Thousands of us who have survived the shock of battle are maimed for life and bear on our bodies honorable scars earned in battling for justice and liberty. Every hamlet town, and city of the Union witness the shattered constitutions and mutilated forms of those who counted not their lives dear unto them so that "Liberty" should be triumphant. Fellow Soldiers! My mind reverts to these scenes and endeavoring in vain to aggregate the sacrifice and impelled by its magnitude I ask - Why this amount of suffering? What has the Nation been guilty of that required the shedding of so much blood? The answer comes with the interrogation, God's truth holy and immutable declares - Nations (as individuals) that sin must suffer. Having secured the salvation of the Government at such a terrible sacrifice to ourselves may we not fellow Soldiers justly lay claim to be heard in the Nation's Councils, and shall we not as a recognition of our sufferings insist with one heart and one mind that in the reconstruction of the States there shall not be tolerated one principle at variance with the natural rights of any human being. Then shall 4. be removed all cause for future disruption as the end of injustice will insure the end of war. Whether good or evil predominates as the result of this war for Liberty and the Union is a question that perplexes many. With me there is not a doubt. The evil is present and palpable as all evil necessarily is. The good though watered with many tears is permanent and abiding; and slow of growth as the oak which braves the storms of a thousand years. Hitherto we have been looked upon as a nation of money worshippers unwilling to make one sacrifice to defend a principle in our all absorbing love for money and its power; but, in the good that this war has developed, I see millions of men rushing to arms when the principal of self-government is menaced; I see Slavery accursed of God and man swept from the land as with a besom of destruction. I see the wealth of the Nation poured out to alleviate the pain of the dying Soldier; to enhance his comfort on the march; to add to his pleasure on his return. I see the Womanhood of the Nation laid in death from excessive sympathy and labor for the man who left his home and kindred to secure a continent to Liberty; to posterity; a Government, the wisest and the best man ever framed.- 5 As a nation we are more powerful than ever, and challenge the respect of those who but recently despised us. We, fellow Soldiers of the Union, sharers of the glory of aiding to develop to the nations of the earth the benevolence and disinterestedness enshrined in the American character; and we cannot but contemplate for our common country a career more brilliant and prosperous than ever. The Aristocracies of the Old World saw in the conservation of Slavery on this Continent, immunity for themselves, in their power over the masses and hence their common sympathy for the Rebellion; and were it only for the prestige of Serfdom broken by the war, who will venture to estimate the good to all nations that will arise from it. The Nation educated to a higher humanity, to a more exalted appreciation of Justice; to a greater reverence for the principle of Freedom; it is a matter of proud consciousness to us, fellow Soldiers, that with our lives in our hands we have aided, to secure these inestimable blessings to our beloved country. It has been the painful experience of many of us on our return to our homes to find a sentiment prevailing among many, that with our return 6. [home] there would be an increase of crime consequent on the demoralization incident to camp life." Soldiers, we know the source of such fears, I have found that they are uniformly entertained by men whose loyalty is doubtful. I have never met a truly loyal man nor read a truly loyal journal who have given expression to such sentiments; persons alone who have had no sympathy with the objects of the war, but whose sympathies were with the enemies of their country; and whose conduct in our rear caused the fall of many a hero. Soldiers, this sentiment of distrust comes not from our friends but from our enemies. That crime may have increased with the return of the Army may be true, but who are the criminals? not as a rule the returned Veteran, but a set of craven, cowardly time-servers, who have been preying on the Government and its defenders since the war began. In conclusion, fellow Soldiers, may what we have suffered for our Country increase our love for her and may we always be found the defenders of our Government and never consent to trust with any man the 7. administration of State or National affairs who in the trying times of our Country has been of doubtful loyalty. I am with great respect your hopeful comrade, Sergeant, John Stewart, No 204, South 24th Street Philadelphia, Pa. September 30th, 1865 Series I 94 I enlisted on the 8th of Sept 1862 in the 1st Battalion of Conn Cavalry which had already run about ten months service. During the part of the winter we were attached to Gen Sigels Corp at Stafford Court House Va and were engaged scouting and picket duty-In February we were ordered to Baltimore. From March till December I was detailed as orderly for Gen H.L. Biggs with whom I went to Freder- ick city and Harper's Ferry. joined the army of the Potomac in Maryland and marched to Warrenton and Rappahan- -nock Station where I was taken sick with the Typhoid Fever After partially recovering I received a furlough for forty days and rejoined the General in Alexandria Oct 7. 1863 In December I joined my company at Harper's Ferry. In March our regiment joined the 1st Brig of the 3rd Calvary Division at Stevensburg Va. On the 4th of May we crossed the Rapidann our Division under the command of Gen Wilson and our Brigade under (Col afterwards Gen) McIntosh May 5th we fought at Craig's Church and at Todds Tavern. On the 8th at Spottsylvania C.H. the 11th at Yellow Tavern the 12th at Meadow Bridge close to Richmond and on the 31st at Hanover C.H. - During June we were engaged at Ashland, Hanes Shop and Smiths Store and on the Wilson raid at Stony Creek and Ream's Station In August we went on transports to Washington and after receiving a supply of horses we marched to the Shenandoah Valley and were engaged at Winchester Summit Point and Kearneys -ville- on the 19th of Sept at the Battle of Win- chester and afterwards at Front Royal. Oct 17th I was taken prisoner but escaped on the 19th just after the battle at Ceder Creek We had a severe march up the Valley in December and then went into Winter quarters near Winchester. February 27th we started on the Sheridan Raid. March 2nd our Division captured nine pieces of Artillery and nearly 2000 prisoners at Waynesboro . After 20 days march we arrived at Gen Grants Army in front of Petersburg. On the 29th of that March the last cam- paign opened- April 1st we were engaged dismounted at Five Forks. and our Regt Cap- tured two pieces of Artillery. On the 6th I was struck in my right wrist with a rifle ball while we were engaged charging Lee's Wagon Train at Harper's Farms about 12 miles from Rusksville. Our Regt captured seven guns and about 300 Prisoners- Henry L Parmelee Sergeant Co B 1st Regt Conn Cavalry 1st Brig. Custer's 3rd Cavalry Division New Haven Ct Sept 29th 1865 No 94 Sept 30/65 1865 Oct 1. [* series 1*] 95 F.H. Durrah Enlisted the 27th day of August 1865 at the age of eighteen in the thirty-first (31st) Penna. In a few days we marched off to Washington and encamped a few miles north east of Washington. A few months elapsed, when [we] removed to about three miles in [???] direction from Washington, near the road leading to [Bladensburg] The camp being designated as [???] Graham. The regiment helped to form the brigade consisting of N.Y. Chasseurs, First Long Island, Twenty- -third Penna and our own. We remained encamped on this place all winter. During the month of March we broke camp, marched to Washington, thence to Chain bridge north of Washington, via bridge to west side on Virginia side of Potomac from there went to within a few miles of Drainsville, the place where (or 2 near to) the battle of Drainsville occurred - In a few days we retraced our steps (about eighteen miles)- to our Camps again. A short time elapsed, when we were ordered to prepare for march - (These two movements were made by order of Gen McClelland). Our direction was now to the south of Washington - via Long Bridge to Alexandria, where we took the boats for Fortress Monroe, arriving there, landed, then marched to within a few miles of New Port News. The ground here being marshy we did not regret leaveing and marching in the direction of Youngs mills on the James river - When we came to the forts, the men were very curious and examined the enemies abandoned barracks etc. During this first days tramp a pig was seen making its way through the woods - one of the men whose name was Grant (John) desired one of the men to 3 carry his knapsack while he went after the animal, the request was complied with - Grant with another young man, (both belonging to Co F, our company) named Lee (not Robert) were soon in pursuit. The pig run parallel with the regiment. Soon a report was heard. A few minutes later the two men are seen bringing a fine black one (pig). A rail was obtained and then it was borne about the centre of the company. Fresh [*beef*] being in demand, many eyes glistened when they glanced at that animal. As the evening shades gathered, we halted. The pig soon received due attention - Pork stakes, coffee and bread - very good. The next morning early again on our way. In passing Warwick Court House, the men helped themselves to deeds etc. and some of them declared that they would back when the war closed 4 and claim the land. A negro pen was near the Court House - it was well examined Passing along we came to a large field ordered theirin to halt - obeyed - order to load - obeyed. When that last order was received - the thought was - What next? The order soon came, fall in right face, forward march. Arrived at another large field - ordered to halt - front - order arms - skirmishers sent out. How intently we watched them - Soon they returned - No enemy - Again we are ordered forward and pass through the woods, then emerge into an open field and march forward - halted. The report of a heavy cannon is heard a large shell is seen coming, and our chaplain who was horseback at the time - came near losing his life. He stood well the fire. In a few minutes we were ordered into the woods, and out of the range of the balls - Remained in this position for a few days, when the order was received to retrace our steps toward Warwick Court House - Camped here for about a month. During which time corderoy roads were laid for the passage of the siege guns, teams etc. It was a bright sunday morning when we were ordered to prepare to march - then forward - . Soon at Lees Mills, where the Vermont Troops a short time previous were repulsed. As we passed along one poor fellow was laying by the side of the road, having received a serious wound from the effects of an exploded torpedo, one out of many which were secreted in the road - Soon we were within the fort - facing the mill - Remained here about an hour, and during that time the men busily examined the barracks Again we are ordered to fall in, and off we go. On account of having left out knapsacks at camp, the marching was easily accomplished. 6 At sun-set ordered to halt and the strongest men sent back after the knap- sacks. The march back that night was tiresome, and the woods at Lees mills were set fire to, so as to give light to the passing army. Arrived at camp about eleven o'clock P.M. - Rest was desirable that night -The following morning early, we retraced our steps Rain having fallen during the night, made it very unpleasant to travel, especially when you had two knap- sacks to carry. As soon as we arrived at the last halting place of the regiment the order was received to fall in. This was not very acceptable to us - yet orders must be obeyed The rain which was still coming down made the roads very hard to travel. Ordered to halt often on the route, a battle expected - At night the sleeping quarters were not agreeable, water and earth mixed composed the feathers of our bed. The next morning again on our way rejoicing. A courier passed us about dusk, calling out "hurry up - take part in the victory, fifteen thou- sand prisoners? This acted as a great incentive. As we journeyed along, the reports of the cannons were distinctly heard, yet night coming on we were kept from taking part in the victory. This engagement was termed the battle of Williamsburg. The next morning early again on our way. It was about twelve M when we halted. Dinner over - our clothes next received attention - cleansing them of the dirt. A few days passed when again we were ordered to march. The road to travel was the direct one leading to Richmond. On account of heat and dust from the road, the marching to us was tiresome. At Mechansville an engagement took place. It was now understood that Richmond was about 9 wound in my right arm, the ball entering above the elbow, passing through the humerus to the shoulder, then out-Walked about a mile to the rear of the battle field and their my arm was amputated. Your Truly Frank H. Durrch 1214 Citron St. Philada" Pa. 8 eight miles distant. A few days we were priviledged to remain here. The morning of 31st of May was clear and [*about*] 9 o'clock A.M. we were started by hearing the reports of musketry. Soon the firing extended from right to left of us, and at intervals the cannons would make their reports, and then the balls would come flying by. The order to fall in brought the men from their duties About 11 o'clock A.M. Caseys division which was stationed in the advance to the left of us, were compelled to fall back. Various positions were occupied by us during the day. About 4 P.M. the remnant of our brigade, with portions of other brigades, were drawn up in line about half a mile to the rear of Fair Oaks station, where it seemed a decision would be given to the operations of the day. Through exertions of Gen. Sumner and his command a decision was given. About 5 o'clock P.M. I received a No 95- Oct 1, 1865 Office of the "SOLDIERS FRIEND' No. 12 Centre Street, NEW YORK February 7th, 1866 Frank H. Durrah, Esq Dear Sir:- A large number of the competitors for the premiums for LEFT HAND Penmanship omitted to furnish the Committee with an an attest of the genuineness of their productions, and the necessity of affording a guaranty of the good faith of the successful parties, for the satisfaction of the rest of the contributors, renders it requisite for competitors to make and affidavit of the facts before a Justice or Commissioner. You will please have this affidavit properly executed, and return it to my address IMMEDIATLEY. Please state whether your arm is disabled or amputated. If disabled you must declare that you for and cannot use your arm for writing. Yours respectfully Wm Oland Bourne Clerk of the Committee. __________________ Personally appeared before me, Franklin H. Durrah who being duly sworn, deposes and says the he enlisted in the service of the United States on the twenty-seventh day of August 1864, and was a member of Company F. Thirty-First Regiment, P. Volunteers; that he was wounded in services of the United States on the thirty-first day of May, 1862, at Battle of Fair Oaks, and the his right arm, in consequence of said wound, is amputated. He further deposes and says that he has learned to write with his left hand since the date of said wound, and that he did not write with is left hand previous to that time, and that the specimen of writing subscribed and presented by him to the Committee of-Award for the distribution of premiums to soldiers and sailors who had lost their right hand, or the use thereof, during the late war, was written by him with his left hand, and that the contents thereof are true to the best of his knowledge and belief. W.W. Dougherty Alderman Received Philadadelphia March 23rd 1866 from Wm Oland Bourne Two Hundred dollars (Check) in full for premium awarded by Committee on Penmanship $200. Franklin H. Durrah 1214 Citron St [*TWO CENTS BANK CHECK 3/23 F.H.D.*] West Chester March 17th of 66 The date of enlistment-August 27th 1861. The battle of Fair Oaks was the only general engagement the regiment was in up to time I was wounded- The Battle was fought 31st of May 1862. Yours Turly Franklin H. Durrah (Address) 1214 Citron Phila [*95*] [*J. H. Durrah*] 626 THE CITY RECORD APRIL 13, 1881. [column 1 of 2] The President called up G. O. 63, being a resolution, as follows: Resolved, That Croton water-mains be laid in Mount Morris avenue, between One Hundred and Twentieth and One Hundred and Twenty-fourth streets, as provided in chapter 381, Laws of 1879. The President put the question whether the Board would agree with said resolution. Which was decided in the affirmative by the following vote, viz.: Affirmative--The President, Aldermen Autenreith, Cavanagh, Finck, Hilliard, B. Kenney, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells - 18. Alderman Strack called up G. O. 38, being a resolution, as follows: Resolved, That a street lamp-post be placed and a street-lamp lighted in front of Grammar School at No. 142 East Fourth street, under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works. The President put the question whether the Board would agree with said resolution. Which was decided in the affirmative by the following vote, viz.: Affirmative--The President, Aldermen Autenreith, Finck, Hilliard, B. Kenney, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells - 17. Alderman Strack called up G. O. 24, being a resolution, as follows: Resolved, That two lamp-posts and Boulevard lamps be placed and lighted in front of the New York City Mission and Tract Society's church edifice in Rivington street, north side, between Columbia and Cannon streets, under the direction of the Commissioner of Public works. The President put the question whether the Board would agree with said resolution. Which was decided in the affirmative by the following vote, viz.: Affirmative--The President, Aldermen Autenreith, Cavanagh, Finck, Hilliard, B. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells--17. Alderman Finck called up G. O. 39, being a resolution, as follows: Resolved, That gas-mains be laid, lamp-posts erected, and street-lamps lighted on the Boston road, from Locust avenue to Chestnut street, Twenty-fourth Ward. The President put the question whether the Board would agree with said resolution. Which was decided in the affirmative by the following vote, viz.: Affirmative--The President, Aldermen Autenreith,, Finck, Hilliard, B. Kenney, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells--17. Alderman Finck called up G. O. 40, being a resolution, as follows: Resolved, That gas-mains be laid, lamp-posts erected, and street-lamps lighted on Westchester avenue, from the Boston road or Main street to the Bronx river, and on the bridge crossing said river at the foot of said Westchester avenue, West Farms, Twenty-fourth Ward. The President put the question whether the Board would agree with said resolution. Which was decided in the affirmative by the following vote, viz.: Affirmative--The President, Aldermen Autenreith, Cavanagh, Finck, Hilliard, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells--17. Alderman Perley called up G. O. 41, being a resolution, as follows: Resolved, That Croton water-mains be laid on Lexington avenue, between One Hundred and Fourth and One Hundred and Fifth streets, as provided in chapter 381, Laws of 1879. The President put the question whether the Board would agree with said resolution. Which was decided in the affirmative by the following vote, viz.: Affirmative--The President, Aldermen Autenreith, Cavanagh, Finck, Hilliard, B. Kenney, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells--17. Alderman Perley called up G. O. 51, being a resolution and ordinance, as follows: Resolved, That Fourth avenue, from the east side of Seventy-sixth street to the west side of Seventy-sixth street, be paved with Belgian or trap-block pavement, under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works; and that the accompanying ordinance therefor be adopted. The President put the question whether the Board would agree with said resolution. Which was decided in the affirmative by the following vote, viz.: Affirmative--The President, Aldermen Autenreith, Cavanagh, Finck, Hilliard, B. Kenney, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells - 18. Alderman Seaman called up veto message from his Honor the Mayor of resolution, as follows: Resolved, That an additional street-lamp be placed and lighted in front of No. 99 Greenwich avenue, near the corner of Twelfth street, under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works. The Board then, as provided in section 13, chapter 335, Laws of 1873, proceeded to reconsider the same, and upon a vote being taken thereon, was adopted, notwithstanding the objections of his Honor the Mayor, as follows: Affirmative--The President, Aldermen Autenreith, Cavanagh, Finck, Hilliard, B. Kenney, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells - 18. Alderman Seaman called up G. O. 47, being a resolution, as follows: Resolved, That gas-mains be laid, lamp-posts erected, and street-lamps lighted on Bronx street, from Ann street to Centre street, West Farms, Twenty-fourth Ward. The President put the question whether the Board would agree with said resolution. Which was decided in the affirmative by the following vote, viz.: Affirmative--The President, Aldermen Autenreith, Cavanagh, Finck, Hilliard, B. Kenney, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells - 18. Alderman McAvoy called up veto message from his Honor the Mayor of resolution, as follows: Resolved, That permission be and the same is hereby given to Madam Hartleys to extend show-window in front of premises No. 177 Fifth avenue, the work done at her own expense, under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works; such permission to continue only during the pleasure of the Common Council. The Board then, as provided in section 13, chapter 335, Laws of 1873, proceeded to reconsider the same, and, upon a vote being taken thereon, was adopted, notwithstanding the objections of his Honor the Mayor, as follows: Affirmative--The President, Aldermen Autenreith, Cavanagh, Finck, Hilliard, B. Kenney, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells - 18. Alderman McAvoy called up G. O. 52, being a resolution and ordinance, as follows: Resolved, That the vacant lots on the block bounded by Eighty-first and Eighty-second streets, Madison and Fifth avenues, be fenced in, where not already done, under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works; and that the accompanying ordinance therefor be adopted. The President put the question whether the Board would agree with said resolution. Which was decided in the affirmative by the following vote, viz.: Affirmative--The President, Aldermen Autenreith, Cavanagh, Finck, Hilliard, B. Kenney, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells - 18. Alderman Wells called up G. O. 42, being a resolution, as follows: Resolved, That gas-mains be laid, lamp-posts erected, and gas-lamps lighted in Walker street, from Locust avenue to Centre street, West Farms, Twenty-fourth Ward. The President put the question whether the Board would agree with said resolution. Which was decided in the affirmative by the following vote, viz.: Affirmative--The President, Aldermen Autenreith, Cavanagh, Finck, Hilliard, B. Kenney, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells - 18. Alderman Wells called up veto message from his Honor the Mayor of resolution, as follows: Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works be requested to place two boulevard lamps in from of St. Thomas' Church, on the northeast corner of Locust avenue and Walker street, Twenty-fourth Ward. The Board then, as provided in section 13, chapter 335, Laws of 1873, proceeded to reconsider the same,and, upon a vote being taken thereon, was finally lost by the following vote, viz.: Affirmative--The President, Aldermen Cavanagh, Hilliard, B. Kenney, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Power, Seaman, Slevin, and Wells - 11. Negative - The President, Aldermen Perley, Sauer, and Sheils - 4. Alderman Slevin called up veto message from his Honor the Mayor of resolution, as follows: Resolved, That permission be and is hereby given to Robert Uliano to erect a barber's pole in from of his place of business, No. 61 Bowery, to continue only during the pleasure of the Common Council. The Board then, as provided in section 13, chapter 335, Laws of 1873, proceeded to reconsider the same, and, upon a vote being taken thereon, was adopted, notwithstanding the objections of his Honor the Mayor, as follows: Affirmative--The President, Aldermen Autenreith, Cavanagh, Finck, Hilliard, B. Kenney, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells - 16. Negative--The President and Alderman Perley - 2. Alderman Murphy called up veto message from his Honor the Mayor of resolution, as follows: Resolved, That permission be and the same is hereby given to Patrick Kelly to lay a crosswalk from the northeast corner to the southeast corner of Oliver and Chatham streets, the work done at his own expense, under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works; such permission to continue only during the pleasure of the Common Council. [column 2 of 2] The Board then, as provided in section 13, chapter 335, Laws of 1873, proceeded to reconsider the same, and, upon a vote being taken thereon, was adopted, notwithstanding the objections of his Honor the Mayor, as follows: Affirmative - The President, Aldermen Autenreith, Cavanagh, Finck, Hilliard, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells - 16. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS AGAIN RESUMED. Alderman McAvoy moved that the Board do now adjourn. The President put the question whether the Board would agree with said motion. Which was decided in the affirmative. And the President announced that the Board stood adjourned until Tuesday next, the 19th instant, at 12 o'clock, M. FRANCIS J. TWOMEY, Clerk. _________________________ COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND. Abstract of the Proceedings of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at the meeting held April 11, 1881: Present--Hon. William R. Grace, Mayor (Chairman); Hon. Frederick Smyth, Recorder; Hon. Allan Campbell, Comptroller; J. Nelson Tappan, Esq., Chamberlain, and Joseph J. McAvoy, Esq., Chairman Finance Committee Board of Aldermen. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and, on motion of the Recorder, the last paragraph was amended so as to read, 'The Mayor appointed as such Committee, the Comptroller and the Recorder, to confer and co-operate with the Counsel to the Corporation, in the pending negotiations for a settlement with the Union Ferry Company," and as amended were approved. The Comptroller submitted the appraisal of the rental value of market cellars and other premises designated in resolution authorizing the sale of leases therefor, from May 1, 1881, adopted March 17, 1881. [Appraisal placed on file.] The following resolution submitted by the Comptroller, with the appraisal, was, on motion, adopted, viz.: Resolved, That the appraisal of the rental value of market cellars and other premises authorized to be leased by a resolution adopted March 17, 1881, as made by Samuel C. Holmes, and submitted by the Comptroller, be and the same is hereby approved. The Comptroller submitted the following resolution, which, on motion, was adopted, viz.: Resolved, That the lots Nos. 1158 and 1160 Third avenue, on which buildings have been erected by the present occupant and lessee, whose lease expires May 1, 1881, be leased at public auction as advertised, without the buildings thereon, provided the amount of the bids shall not be less than the appraised rental or upset price thereof, subject to the conditions of sale, fixed by resolution adopted March 17, 1881, and without prejudice to the legal rights and interest of the city in and to said premises, or those of the present lessee. The Comptroller submitted the following report, viz.: CITY OF NEW YORK--FINANCE DEPARTMENT, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, April 9, 1881. To the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund: GENTLEMEN--Herewith I present a communication from Frederick Townsend, Adjutant-General S. N. Y. stating that, "for the present the applications of organizations (of the S. N. G.) in the City of New York for renewals of Leases of their armories, if they have a legal basis, will, for the present, be approved with the understanding that the renewals be made only for one year," on account of uncertainty as to the disbandment of such military organizations. Respectfully, ALLAN CAMPBELL, Comptroller. [Communication from Adjutant-General placed on file.] The report was accepted, and the following resolution submitted with the report was, on motion, adopted, viz.: Resolved, That in view of the [?] regarding the disbandment of organization of the State National Guard, no leases of armories and drill-rooms which expire on the first day of May, 1881, shall be entered into for a period longer than one year, and only for those organizations whose applications have been approved by the officers of the State, as required by the Military Code as to leasing armories and drill-rooms in the City of New York. The Comptroller, to whom was referred the resolutions of the Board of Police, in relation to leasing the (old) Dry Dock Savings Bank building for the use of the Police Department, submitted the following report, viz.: CITY OF NEW YORK--FINANCE DEPARTMENT, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, April 11th, 1881. To the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund: GENTLEMEN--The Comptroller, to whom was referred, at a meeting held on the 6th inst., a communication from the Police Department, requesting that the term of a least of the old Dry Dock Savings Bank building, authorized by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund March 5, 1881, be changed and that a special covenant be entered into, giving the Corporation the privilege and option of purchase of the premises at a certain price, respectfully. REPORTS: That is does not appear to be advisable to change the term of the lease of the said premises nor to enter into a special covenant, giving the Corporation the privilege and option of purchase of the premises for the use of the Police Department, at the price mentioned, namely, a sum not exceeding forty-five thousand dollars. Respectfully, ALLAN CAMPBELL, Comptroller. The report was accepted and ordered to be placed on file. The Mayor submitted a communication from the Commissioners of the Fire Department, notifying the Board that premises No. 18 Burling slip are no longer needed for the uses and purposes of the Fire Department, which, on motion, was referred to the Comptroller. W. H. DIKEMAN, Secretary. ___________________ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, NO. 31 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK, April 7, 1881. In accordance with section 100, chapter 335, Laws of 1873, the Department of Public Works makes the following report of its transactions for the week ending April 1, 1881: Public Moneys Received and Deposited in the City Treasury. For Croton water rents ......................................... $5,221 62 For penalties on Croton water rents ........................ 84 75 For tapping Croton pipes .......................................... 277 00 For sewer permits ......................................................... 609 74 For vault permits ....................................................... 2,243 68 For removing obstructions ....................................... 139 00 For restoring and repaving, "Special Fund" ....... 950 00 Total ..... $9,525 79 Permits Issued. 64 permits to tap Croton pipes. 151 permits to open streets. 40 permits to make sewer connections. 20 permits to repair sewer connections. 2 permits to construct street vaults. 188 permits to place building material on streets. Public Lamps. 1 old lamp relighted. 2 lamp-posts removed. 6 lamp-posts reset. 7 lamp-posts straightened. 2 columns releaded. April 13, 1881. THE CITY RECORD. 625 [column 1 of 2] (G. O. 99.) The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the annexed resolution in favor of lightning Sixtieth street, between First avenue and Boulevard, respectfully REPORT: That, having examined the subject, they believe the proposed improvement to be necessary. They therefore recommend that the said resolution be adopted. Resolved, That gas-mains be laid, lamp-posts erected, and street-lamps lighted in East Sixtieth street, between First avenue and Boulevard, under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works. BERNARD KENNEY, } JOSEPH P. STRACK, } Committee JAMES L. WELLS, } on HENRY C. PERLEY, } Public Works. THOMAS SHEILS, } Which was laid over. (G. O. 100.) The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the annexed resolution in favor of laying water-mains in One Hundred and Forty-first street, from Eighth to New avenue, respectfully REPORT: That, having examined the subject, they believe the proposed improvement to be necessary. They therefore recommend that the said resolution be adopted. Resolved, That Croton water-mains be laid in One Hundred and Forty-first street, between Eighth and New avenues, as provided in chapter 381, Laws of 1879. BERNARD KENNEY, } JOSEPH P. STRACK, } Committee JAMES L. WELLS, } on HENRY C. PERLEY, } Public Works. THOMAS SHEILS, } Which was laid over. (G. O. 101.) The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the annexed resolution in favor of laying water-mains in One Hundred and Twenty-second street, from Sixth to Seventh avenue, respectfully REPORT : That, having examined the subject, they believe the proposed improvement to be necessary. They therefore recommend that the said resolution be adopted. Resolved, That Croton water-mains be laid in One Hundred and Twenty-second street, from Sixth to Seventh avenues, as provided in chapter 381, Laws of 1879. BERNARD KENNEY, } JOSEPH P. STRACK, } Committee JAMES L. WELLS, } on HENRY C. PERLEY, } Public Works. THOMAS SHEILS, } Which was laid over. (G. O. 102.) The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the annexed resolution in favor of laying gas-mains, etc., in Riverside Drive, from Seventy-second to One Hundred and Twenty- ninth street, respectfully REPORT: That, having examined the subject, they believe the proposed improvement to be necessary. They therefore recommend that the said resolution be adopted. Resolved, That gas-mains be laid, lamp-posts erected, and street-lamps lighted in Riverside Drive, between Seventy-second to One Hundred and Twenty-ninth street, under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works. BERNARD KENNEY, } JOSEPH P. STRACK, } Committee JAMES L. WELLS, } on HENRY C. PERLEY, } Public Works. THOMAS SHEILS, } Which was laid over. (G. O. 103.) The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the annexed resolution in favor of laying Croton water-mains in One Hundred and Forty-third street, between Willis and Brook avenues, respectfully REPORT: That, having examined the subject, they believe the proposed improvement to be necessary. They therefore recommend that the said resolution be adopted. Resolved, That Croton water-mains be laid in One Hundred and Forty-third street, from Willis avenue to Brook avenue, as provided in chapter 381, Laws of 1879. BERNARD KENNEY, } JOSEPH P. STRACK, } Committee JAMES L. WELLS, } on HENRY C. PERLEY, } Public Works. THOMAS SHEILS, } Which was laid over. (G. O. 104.) The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the annexed petition in favor of curbing and flagging sidewalks in Eighty-first street, between Avenue A and Avenue B, respectfully REPORT: That, having examined the subject, they believe the proposed improvement to be necessary. They therefore recommend that the accompanying resolution and ordinance be adopted. Resolved, That in Eight-first street, from the easterly curb of Avenue A to the westerly curb of Avenue B, the curb and gutter stones be set and the sidewalks flagged full width where not already done, under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works; and that the accompanying ordinance therefor be adopted. BERNARD KENNEY, } JOSEPH P. STRACK, } Committee JAMES L. WELLS, } on HENRY C. PERLEY, } Public Works. THOMAS SHEILS, } Which was laid over. (G. O. 105.) The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the annexed resolution in favor of laying Croton-mains in One Hundred and Seventieth street, from Fulton avenue to Franklin avenue, and in Franklin avenue, from Horton street to Third avenue, respectfully REPORT: That, having examined the subject, they believe the proposed improvement to be necessary. They therefore recommend that the said resolution be adopted. Resolved, That Croton-water mains be laid in One Hundred and Seventieth street, from Fulton avenue to Franklin avenue, and in Franklin avenue, from Horton street to Third avenue, as provided in chapter 381, Laws 1879. BERNARD KENNEY, } JOSEPH P. STRACK, } Committee JAMES L. WELLS, } on HENRY C. PERLEY, } Public Works. THOMAS SHEILS, } Which was laid over. (G. O. 106.) The Committee on Public Works, to whom was referred the annexed resolution in favor of laying Croton water-mains in Boston avenue, Chestnut street and Locust avenue, respectfully REPORT: That, having examined the subject, they believe the proposed improvement to be necessary. They therefore recommend that the said resolution be adopted. Resolved, That Croton water-mains be laid in Boston avenue, from the present termination of the Croton water-mains in said avenue, at a point two hundred feet north from Jefferson street to Chestnut street; thence along Chestnut street to Locust avenue; thence along Locust avenue to Main street or Boston avenue; and thence along Main street or Boston avenue to the Fordham road, as provided in chapter 381 of the Laws of 1879. BERNARD KENNEY, } JOSEPH P. STRACK, } Committee JAMES L. WELLS, } on HENRY C. PERLEY, } Public Works. THOMAS SHEILS, } Which was laid over. (column 2) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENTS AND CORPORATION OFFICERS. The President laid before the Board the following communication from the Department of Finance: CITY OF NEW YORK -- DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, April 9, 1881. To the Honorable the Board of Alderman: Weekly statement, showing the appropriations made under the authority contained in section 112, chapter 335, Laws of 1873, for carrying on the Common Council from January 1 to December 31, 1881, both days inclusive, and of the payments made up to and including the date hereof, for and on account of each appropriation. Title of Appropriations. Am't of Appropriations. Payments. City Contingencies ..................... $1,000 00 $188 25 Contingencies - Clerk of the Common Council ..... 250 00 ..... Salaries - Common Council ..... 63,000 00 15,241 81 RICHARD A. STORRS, Deputy Comptroller. Which was ordered on file. MESSAGES FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR. The President laid before the Board the following message from his Honor the Mayor: MAYOR'S OFFICE, NEW YORK, April 9, 1881. To the Honorable the Board of Aldermen: I return, without my approval, the resolution of the Board of Aldermen, adopted March 29, 1881, giving permission to Henry Moltzen to erect a flag-pole on the curb-stone in front of No. 164 Essex street. The proposed pole is to be used for advertising purposes, and would constitute on occupation of the street for private use, which would be very objectionable in so crowded a locality. W. R. GRACE, Mayor. Resolved, That permission be and the same is hereby given to Henry Moltzen to erect flag-pole on curb-stone in front of No. 164, Essex street, the work done at his own expense, under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works; such permission to continue only during the pleasure of the Common Council. Which was laid on the table, ordered to be printed in the minutes and published in full in the CITY RECORD. The President laid before the Board the following message from his Honor the Mayor: MAYOR'S OFFICE, NEW YORK, April 11, 1881. To the Honorable the Board of Aldermen: I return, without my approval, the resolution of the Board of Aldermen, adopted April 5, 1881, directing the fire-hydrants be located on Fifth and Eighth avenues, so as to protect the public buildings in the Central and Manhattan Parks from destruction by fire. In the locality referred to in this resolution and accompanying petition hydrants are already placed at each street corner on Fifth and Eighth avenues where water-mains are laid. W. R. GRACE, Mayor. Resolved, That fire-hydrants be located on Fifth and Eighth avenues, so as to protect the public buildings in the Central and Manhattan Parks from destruction by fire, under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works. Which was laid on the table, ordered to be printed in the minutes and published in full in the CITY RECORD. The President laid before the Board the following message from his Honor the Mayor: MAYOR'S OFFICE, NEW YORK, April 9, 1881. To the Honorable the Board of Aldermen: I return, without my approval, the resolution of the Board of Aldermen, adopted March 29, 1881, authorizing the removal of the hydrant now on South street, corner of Montgomery street, to a point thirty feet eastward. As this hydrant is to be removed at the request and for the benefit of private parties, the expense of removal should, as is customary, be borne by them, and the resolution should be changed so as to make provision to that effect. W. R. GRACE, Mayor. Resolved, That the hydrant now on South street, corner of Montgomery street, be removed to a point about thirty feet eastward of its present location, under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works. Which was laid on the table, ordered to be printed in the minutes and published in full in the CITY RECORD. The President laid before the Board the following message from his Honor the Mayor: MAYOR'S OFFICE, NEW YORK, April 9, 1881. To the Honorable the Board of Aldermen: I return, without my approve, the resolution of the Board of Aldermen, adopted March 29, 1881, giving permission to Thomas & Leary to place a water-trough at No. 2 Beach street. There is a public drinking-hydrant for man and beast within one hundred and fifty feet of this point, and the proposed trough would therefore provide for an unnecessary use of Croton water. W. R. GRACE, Mayor. Resolved, That permission be and the same given to Thomas & Leary to place a watering trough in from of their premises, No. 2 Beach street, the same to be done and water supplied at their own expense, and to remain only during the pleasure of the Common Council. Which was laid on the table, ordered to be printed in the minutes and published in full in the CITY RECORD. The President laid before the Board the following message from his Honor the Mayor: MAYOR'S OFFICE, NEW YORK, April 9, 1881. To the Honorable the Board of Aldermen: I return, without my approval, the resolution of the Board of Aldermen, adopted March 29, 1881, requesting the Commissioner of Public Works to supply with the high service that part of Eighty-second street lying between Third and Lexington avenues. The locality referred to in the resolution is already supplied with high service water. W. R. GRACE, Mayor. Resolved, That the Commissioner of Public Works be and he is hereby requested to supply with the high service, as heretofore directed by the Common Council, that part of Eighty-second street lying between the Third and Lexington avenues. Which was laid on the table, ordered to be printed in the minutes and published in full in the CITY RECORD. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS AGAIN RESUMED. By Alderman Kenney - Resolved, That permission be and the same is hereby granted to the National Ice Company to erect and keep a scale at the foot of Nineteenth street, East river, the said scale to be placed as the Commissioner of Public Works shall direct, so that it shall not interfere with the use of the street for public travel, the work to be done at the expense of said company, and under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works; such permission to continue only during the pleasure of the Common Council. The President put the question whether the Board would agree with said resolution. Which was decided in the affirmative. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Alderman Sauer called up veto messages from his Honor the Mayor of resolution, as follows; Resolved, That permission be and the same is hereby given to John Menzie to remove Neely Bros. scale from east to west of Pier 52, East river; the owner has now leased the east of said pier for a number of years, the work done at his own expense; such permission to continue only during the pleasure of the Common Council. The Board then, as provided in section 13 of chapter 335, Laws of 1873, proceeded to reconsider the same, and, upon a vote being taken thereon, was adopted, notwithstanding the objection of his Honor the Mayor, as follows: Affirmative -- The President, Aldermen Autenreith, Cavanagh, Finck, Hilliard, B. Kenney, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells - 18. Alderman Sauer called up G. O. 71, being a communication from the Fire Department, with resolution, as follows: "Resolved, That pursuant to the provisions of section 91, article XVI., chapter 335 of the Laws of 1873, the Fire Department of the City of New York be and is hereby authorized and empowered to procure in open market, and in such manner as said Department may deem to be necessary and for the best interests of the public, an appliance for fire extinguishing known as a 'water tower,' at a cost not exceeding four thousand dollars ($4,000)." The President put the question whether the Board would agree with said resolution. Which was decided in the affirmative by following vote, viz.: Affirmative -- The President, Alderman Autenreith, Cavanagh, Finck, Hilliard, B. Kenney, P. Kenney, Kirk, McAvoy, Murphy, Perley, Power, Sauer, Seaman, Sheils, Slevin, Strack, and Wells - 18. No 95 1. Enlisted the 27th day of August 1865 at the age of eighteen in the 31st Penna Regt In a few days we marched off to Washington and encamped a few miles northeast of Washington. A few months elapsed when removed to about 3 miles in same direction from Washington, near to the road leading to Bladensburgh. The camp being designated as "Camp Graham." The regiment helped to form the Brigade consisting of N.Y. Chasseurs, First Long Island, Twenty third Penna, and our own. We remained encamped on this place all winter. During the month of March we broke camp, marched to Washington, thence to Chain Bridge North of Washington, via bridge to side or Virginia side of the Potomac, from there to within a few miles of Drainsville, the place where (or near to) the battle of Drainsville occurred. In a few days we retraced our steps (about 18 miles) to our camp again. A short time elapsed when were ordered to prepare for march. - (These two movements were ordered by Genl McClelland.) Our direction was now to the south of Washington - via Long Bridge to Alexandria where we took the boats for fortress Monroe, arriving there, landed, then marched to within a few miles of New Port News. The ground being marshy, we did not regret leaving and marching in direction of Young's mills on the James river. When we came to the forts, the men were [*very curious*] [carying] and No 95. 2. examined the enemies abandoned barracks etc. etc. During this first day's tramp, a pig was seen making its way through the woods - one of the men whose name was Grant (John) desired one of the men to carry his knapsack while he went after the animal; the request was complied with. Grant with another young man, (both belonging to Co "F", our company) named Lee (not Robert) were soon in pursuit. The pig run parallel with the regiment. Soon a report was heard. A few minutes later the two men are seen bringing a fine black pig. A rail was obtained and then it was borne about the centre of the company. Fresh beef being in demand many eyes glistened, when they glanced at the animal. - As the evening shades gathered, we halted. The pig soon received due attention. Pork steaks, coffee and bread very good. The next morning early again on our way. In passing Warwick Court House the men helped them- selves to deeds etc, etc. and some of them declared that they would come back when the war closed, and claim the land. A negro pen was near the Court house - it was well examined. Passing along we came to a large field, ordered therein to halt - obeyed - ordered to load - obeyed. When that last order was received, the thought was - What next? The order soon came, fall in, right face, forward march! Arrived at another large field- ordered to halt - front - order arms - skirmishers sent us. How intently we watched them. Soon they returned - No 95. 3. No enemy - Again we were ordered forward and pass through the woods, then emerge into an open field and march forward - halted. The report of a heavy cannon is heard ; a large shell is seen coming and our chaplain who was on horseback at the time - came near losing their life. He stood the fire well. In a few minutes we were ordered into the woods and out of the range of balls. Remained in this position for a few days when the order was received to retrace our steps toward Warwick Court House. Camped here for about a month. During which time corderoy roads were laid for the passage of the siege guns, teams etc. etc. It was a bright sunday morning when we were ordered to prepare to march - then forward - . Soon at Lee's Mills, where the Vermont troops a short time previous were repulsed. As we passed along, one poor fellow was laying by the side of the road, having received a serious wound from the effects of an exploded torpedo, one out of many which were secreted in the road. Soon we were within the fort facing the mill. Remained here about an hour, and during that time the men busily examined the barracks. Again we were ordered to fall in and off we went. On account of having left our knapsacks at camp, the marching was easily accomplished. At sun- set ordered to halt, and the strongest men sent back after the knapsacks. The march back that night was No 95. 4. tiresome, and the woods at Lee's mills were set on fire, so as to give light to the passing army. Arrived at camp about 11 o'clock P.M. - Rest was desirable that night. - The following morning early, we retraced our steps. Rain having fallen during the night, made it very unpleasant to travel; especially, when you had two knapsacks to carry. As soon as we arrived at the last halting place of the regiment, the order was received to fall in. This was not very acceptable to us - yet orders must be obeyed. The rain which was still coming down made the roads very hard to travel. Ordered to halt often on the route; a battle expected - At night the sleeping quarters were not agreeable, water and earth mixed composed the features of our bed. - The next morning again on our way rejoicing. A curier passed us about dusk, calling out "hurry up", take part in the victory, fifteen thousand prisoners. This acted as a great incentive. As we journeyed along, the reports of the cannons, were distinctly heard, yet night coming on, we were kept from taking part in the victory. This engagement was termed the battle of Wiliamsburg. The next morning early again on our way. It was about 12 M. - when we halted. Dinner over our clothes next received attention - cleaning them of the dirt. A few days passed when again we were ordered to march. The road to travel was the direct one leading to Richmond, Va. On account of heat and dust from the No 95 5. road, the marching was tiresome. At Mechanicsville an engagement took place. It was now understood that Richmond was about eight miles distant. A few days we were privileged to remain here. The morning of 31st of May was clear and about 9 o' clock A.M. we were startled by hearing the reports of musketry. Soon the firing extended from right to left of us, and at intervals the canons would make their reports, and then the balls would come flying by. The order to fall in brought the men from their duties. About 11 o' clock A.M. Casey's Division which was stationed in advance to the left of us, were compelled to fall back. Various positions were occupied by us during the day. About 4 P.M. the remnant of our brigade with portions of other brigades were drawn up in line about half a mile to the rear of Fair Oaks Station, where it seemed a decision would be given to the operations of the day. Through the exertions of Genl Sumner and his command a decision was given. About 5 o' clock P.M. I received a wound in my right arm, the ball entering above the elbow, passing through the humerus to the shoulder, then out. - Walked about a mile to the rear of the battle field, and there my arm was amputated. - Yours Truly, Frank H. Durrah 1214 Citron St. Phila, Penna Sept 18 1st series 1865 96 John H. Cuver Gilmer Soake Co. Ills. Sept.18th 1863 Mr. Wm. Oland Bourne Editor of the Soldiers Friend New York Dear Sir Having seen in the papers the induce- ment of premiums offered to left armed soldiers of the Union for best specimen of left hand penmanship, I have deter- mined to make and effort although my wound has been so painful and trouble- some that I have not been able to practice any or interest myself as I intended to but being encouraged by my friends, I have concluded to offer a specimen for the premiums. my health will not permit me to write a very lengthy essay and I will write my expe rience as a soldier in Co "B" 16th Regt Ills. Inft. as briefly as possible. The 16th was organized at Rockford Ills. on the 5th of September, 1862 numbering 950 men. Six of the companies were from So Daviess county, the other four from Soake. The regiment left for the field on the 6th of October and was stationed in Kentucky untill January following when it moved [*to*] Nashville. It was afterward sent to Franklin, Tennessee and participated in Rosecrans campaign against Tullahoma; it remained in Tennessee untill September, 63, and then went with the Reserve Corps to Rossille Georgia. Its first real fight was however at the famous battle of Chickamanga on the 20th of September. which was a real baptism of blood. Out of 425 men we left 225 on the field killed or wounded. In the battle we did some Splendid fighting. nor even quailed though more than one half of our numbers were struck down. We were sent on the time that General Thomas was so hard pressed holding the enemy at bay, but so insecurely that it seemed as if each moment he must give way. Then the Reserves came up and rushed into the thickest of the fight. there were ten regiments engaged of whom the 96th was not the least worthy. General Steadman who commanded the corps and gained the double stars by that days fighting is reported to have said that he owed his major Generalship to the 96th. The boys stood up well and amid the thickest of the fight not one man flinched from his duty. It was at this battle that I happened to be so unfortunate as to be severely wounded through my right elbow joints which renders the arm useless and very painful. the wound is still unhealed and much swollen. Since that unhappy event I have been in hospitals most of the time. There has been two resections performed on the arm taking out in all 34 pieces of bone; chief difficulty was the bone became diseased and No 96 - Oct 1, 1865 it has not all been removed as yet and a third resection is found necessary and perhaps the arm will have to be amputated. it is very uncertain now. I was discharged at Springfield, Ills. on the 4th of September, 1865. to bid good by to hospital life and enjoy the sweet blessings of home. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt John H. Cruver Private Co "B" 96th Regt. Ills Vols. Inft. P.O. Address Gilmer, Soake Co. Illinois. series I 97 Washington D.C. Sept 29th 1865 Gentlemen. I understand that there is a reward to be given to the best left hand writers. that have been Soldiers. and have lost their arms while in the United States. service. As I am one of the unfortunate ones that has lost a right arm. while battling for my Countrys honor. I thought that I would intrude myself. upon your most valuable time for a few moments by giving you a short history of mself. I enlisted for two years (as a private) in June 26th 1864 in Company II 16 Regt. N.Y. S. Vol. (infantry). Our Regt. was at the first Bull Run battle in the summer of /64. After that battle we were transferred into McCellans army to go down on the Peninsula. we were in most of the engagements that occurred while the army was in that vicinity. When we left that scene of action. we came to the [retire?] of Genl. Pope at the second Bull Run to prevent a most disastrous defeat that would assuredly have happened if we had not arrived upon the field of. Strife just as we did. From that field of carnage we were marched to Alexandria; from there we marched into the State of Maryland. there to participate in the hard fought battles of South Mountain which soon followed the battle of Antietam. The battle of Fredricksburg soon followed commanded by the gallant Burnside after having been repulsed a number of times. we had to withdraw from the bloody field and admit a failure. Next came the fighting Col. Hooker with strong hopes scattering Sees army to the four winds of the earth. he led the largest part of the gallant "army of the Potomac" to the fields of Chancellorsville. and left the sixth corps take Fredricksburg and the surrounding hights. Our Regt. belonged to the Second Brigade. First Division. Smith Corps. We crossed the river opposite Fredricksburg. on Saturday morning of the 2nd of May 1863. after we had crossed we had some difficulty in getting possession of the City. On Sunday afternoon. the 3rd one made three desperate charges to get possession of the heights. At the last charge we were able to drive them from their fortifications. We drove them some six miles into the strange works that had been constructed in some dense woods. Our Brigade was ordered to charge into the woods. we did so. And while we was chargeing and firing I was struck by a musket ball in the right elbow joint through my arm neck. I was taken prisoner. While such my arm was amputated by a Rebel surgon. I was paroled in eight days from the day I was wounded. Our time expiring on the 15th day of May. but it was necessary for us to go into battle on the 3rd. Many a brave boy fell never to rise again until the last day. and many more that will show the affects of that battle through life that happened just twelve days before our time time expired. Our Regt. was in some sixteen engagements while in the service of the United States. I had been in fifteen before and never received the slightest wound until. That last one we were in. then I was wounded for A lifetime. Our Free Policy The true interests of the American people will be better served at this important period of our national history by thorough and complete development of the immense resources of existing territory than by any rash attempts to increase it. Efforts are constantly being made to involve us in war with France on the pretext of enforcing the Monroe doctrin in Mexico. which might possibly lead to the addition of a few more Mexican States in our domain; and some journals are endeavoring to create a popular passion for the annexation of land. which may tend to involve difficulties Great Britain. In due time both these acquisitions may be favorably and honorably made. But the true way to acquire additional territory is to govern well and wisely that which we now possess. and to so advance the freedom and prosperity of our whole people that the inhabitants of neighboring Countrys will envy their lot. and Earnestly seek the protection of our benign government. Peace is now our first necessity. Our war worn people need its healing influence to readjust their deranged industrial system; to acquire additional wealth to defray the expenses of the recent conflict and to prosecute the numerous important enterprises from which our future welfare largely depends. The great requisites of a powerful and vigorous nation are that it should be sound at the heart. Animated by lofty impulses, wise in counsil, firm, united and energetic in action. Compact England controls a large part of the world simply through the vigor of her home government and the skill with which she has developed the varied industrial powers of her people. The loyal states of America are the real sources of the present vitality of our country. and it behooves them to carefully preserve the unity of feeling and purpose which may carried them triumphently through the war for the Union. and enabled them to thwart alike the attacks of domestic foes and the wily machinations of foreign enemies. Respectfully Yours. Ozro N. Hubbard Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Washington D.C. Wm. Oland Bourn, Esqr Editor of the Soldiers Friend No 12 Center Street New York Treasury Department Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Washington Sept 27, 1865 It is hereby certified that the foregoing was written by Ozro N Hubbard, who lost his right arm at the battle of Chancellorsville HRHulburd Dep Comptroller No 97 Oct 1 1865 Series I 98 Naugatuck Conn Sept 28th 1865 Wm Oland Bourne Dear Sir I have not practiced writing expressly for this occasion, but I am willing to try my hand, & see if I cant raise the 4th premium: I enlisted in Co "E" 6th Conn Regt. - Capt. E.P. Hudson - Col J. L. Chatfield - on the 26th day of August 1861. We left left New Haven on or about the 1st Day of September, /61 for Washington D.C. where we arrived all right. thence to Annapolis - thence to Port Royal, with the Expedition under General Sherman & Admiral Dupont. The fleet arrived off Port Royal Entrance on the Evening of the 5th November\61 & on the 7th the Navy Silenced the Forts, (Beauragard & Walker) the troops landed about 7 1/2 p.m. without opposition. Our Regt had but little Fighting to do, until [we] July 11th 1863, when we took the lead, & charged the Batteries On the South end of Morris Island S. C. & took them, on or about the 13th. We had a fight of short duration, & on the 18th of July 7 1/2 P.M. a general assault was made on Fort Wagner, which resulted in the defeat of our forces, & the loss of about 500 Officers and men, Col Chatfield & General Strong, were mortally wounded. I was wounded in the first part of the fight, in the Right arm, the ball entering at the wrist joint,- & out [at] through the Elbow joint. I had but little care, until I arrived at McDougal Hospital New York, in company with about two hundred Sick and wounded Soldiers, but it was too late to save my arm: it was accordingly amputated on the 7th Day of August, eight Days after arriveing at New York. I was discharged on the 16th day of November & have since been trying to learn some thing, to enable me to earn a living, & have succeeded very well in Telegraphy. I have been working as a Telegraph Operator in Tennessee, for the last nine months, under Capt J.C. Van Duzer, asst Supt U.S. Military Telegraph, Dept Cumberland. My birthplace & residence, is in the town of Naugatuck. I am five feet seven inches in h[*e*]ight[th], light complexion, & 21 years of age. I served as private while in the Service. I Am Dear Sir, very respectfully Your Obt Servt. Wm. H. Dougal No 98 Oct 1 1865 Series 1 99 Richmond, McHenry Co. Illinois Sept. 26th A.D.1865 Mr. Wm. Oland Bourne, Sir, In one of the columns, of the Chicago Republican "Which is one of our most reliable papers", there was an notice addressed To the left armed soldiers of the Union. I being one of that class of person's I take this present time to respond to the call. Not as I did the year /61 [*in person*] but by giving you a fair specimen of my left hand writing after some practice. I was born in Rome, Onida, N.Y. in the year 1843. My Father moved West in the year 1856 and settled in McHenry. in this county where we lived two years and then moved to this place. [*At*] The breaking out of the Rebellion I was working on a farm. I worked my time out, which was seven months. I came home and staid a few day's and then with my Parents consent I enlisted. I was then (18) eightteen years old. It being in the [*fall*] of /61 that I enlisted in F company 45th Regt. Ills Vol. Inft. The Regt was paid and sent South the 16th of Jan. 1862. I was left [?] at Cario sick when the Regt went up the Tenn. It participated in the Battles of Donelson and Shilo. I did [*not*] arrive at the Reg't untille after the last named battle. It was then that I first realized the effects of war I looked in vain for the meny faces that I had seen last beaming with noble manhood; going to do battle for their much loved country, (which have been assailed by a band of fire- eaters in the south). That government which They had been taught to love and respect from infancy as the best of governments on Earth, one wher everyone could be free to enjoy Life Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. and the time is not far distant when that sentenance will be truth instead fiction. My comrades showed me where many of those face's were laid, and the [*spot*] where the different one's were wounded. I did not leave the Regt again until after I was wounded. I was at the siege of Corrinth Battle of Medon Station [*Tenn*] wher (4) four corps of our Regt held the Fort against 6,000 Reb cavelry under Gen'l Armstrong. Battles of Port Gibson, Raymond, Champion Hill and at the Seige of Vixburg up to the [?]5th of June/63. when I was wounded [on] at the charge on Ft Hill after it was blowed up I commensed writing with my left hand as soon I was able to sit-up which occurred in about (2) two months after I was wounded. I was in different Hospt up to the 17th of Dec 1863 when I was discharged. I wish you would please send me a list of the compeditors, and who the lucky ones are. Your's very respectfully Henry H. Sheldon Private, Company F 45th Reg't Ills Vols Inf Hon. Ruben E. Fenton, Governor of N.Y. Rev. Henry W. Bellows D. D. president Sanitary commission William Cullen Bryant George William Curtis Howard Potter William E. Dodge, Jr Theodore Roosevelt Executive committee bureau of employment NY Henry H Sheldon Private Co F 45th Regt. Ills. Vols. Inft No 99 Oct 1 1865 Sworn and Subscribed before me this 27th Day of September AD 1865 [???] P. Wells Notary Public Series I 100 Battle of Black River Miss No. 1 The reader will distinctly remember that for several days a curtain of thick fog rose up from the waters of the river, completely hiding from view the artillery that crowed the sheltering ravenes; but the preparation for the great fight, so hopefully commenced, was continued amid the thunder of cannon and the volcanic eruption of exploding batteries. The hazardous work of laying the pontoon bridge was frequently interrupted by the murderous fire of the rebel sharpshooters concealed in the ditches and trees on the bank of the river. To dislodge these men, and drive them out of hiding places, seemed an impossable task. At a given signal, our batteries open fire with a terrific fire upon their works. In this storm of open shot and shell, which ploughed the earth, and set trees on fire, sharpshooters survived like salamanderes, in the flame, and continued to pour a deadly [frupa] fire upon your engineers and [trgbu] bridge builders. In this dilemma it became evident that the ,\No2 bridge could not be laid except by the bold dash. Volunteers was called for to cross in a small boat, forth with, hundreds stepped forward and offered therir services. One Hundred men was chosen and at once started for the boats. I being a member of the one hundred and sixteenth Ills as a corporal. Seeing a part of the Eight [?me?] preparing to cross the river, I ran a head and leaped in the boat, one of the officers ordered me out, "saying that I would be shot" I replyed I didn't care for I willing to die for my country. When I found that the captain would not permit me to remain in the boat, I begged the privledge of pushing the boat off. and the request was granted. Whereupon I threw down my gun, an instead of remaining on shore, I clung to the stern of the boat, and submerged to the waist in water. I crossed the river. with my cartridge box by my side. But sixteen of the thirty two brave fellows in that boat survied the hurricane of sulphury fire, and iron hail. As the boat landed and I sprang to their lead, a fragment of a shell tore through my cartridge box and wounded me in the leg; then / No 3 seizing a musket I marched side by side with the men up the hill. On opening a back door in one of the rebel houses, I found a rebel wounded in the hand, and I ordered him to surrender. He did so, and was taken to the Eight and delivered up to the proper officer. I have been in nine battles, as follows Chickasaw bayou, Arkansas Post, Champion hills, Black river, Vicksburg. Jackson, Mission ridge. Resacca, Dallas, In the engagement at Dallas I received a gunshot wound in the right arm, so shattering the bone that amputation was performed immediately after leaveing the field on the 3rd of June 1864. I remained in the servise until the 7th of June 1865 when I was discharged. I was a corporal of Company "E" one hundred and sixteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteers Infrantry. Occupation before enlisting Farmer. Philo S. Fenton Late cor- poral Co "E" 116th Reg Ill Vol. P.O. Decatur Macon County Illinois No 100 Oct 1 1865 Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.