Fort Norfolk History - 1869
Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren, Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, wrote Commodore Augustus H. Kilty, Commandant Navy Yard, Norfolk, on March 29, 1869; “The letter of the Inspector of Ordinance, of the 26 instant, No 65, reporting the damage to the brick wall surrounding the Magazine and Shell Houses at Fort Norfolk, has been received.
Be pleased to direct the necessary repairs to be made, the cost not to exceed the estimated amount, viz. $500, but reduce as much as possible, and the expenditure noted separately on the monthly returns.”
Rear Admiral A. Ludlow Case, Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, wrote Commodore Augustus H. Kilty on August 11, 1869; “The estimate for repairs of the Shell House No 2, at Fort Norfolk having been approved by you, the repairs are hereby authorized to the extent named by the Civil Engineer viz $548.”
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"Plan of grounds at Fort Norfolk showing location of magazine pier, &c., June 30th, 1860", June 30th, 1860, Map Room Maps G3884.N6:2F6S5 1860 .C3, Library of Virginia, Richmond, VA.
John A. Dahlgren, "John A. Dahlgren to Augustus H. Kilty", March 29, 1869, National Archives, Record Group 74 Records of Bureau of Ordnance, Letters Sent to Navy Yards & Stations, 1842 - 1882, Norfolk, May 1867 - Oct 1881, Box No. 16, Entry 3, 110 - 111.
A. Ludlow Case, "A. Ludlow Case to Augustus H. Kilty", August 11, 1869, National Archives, Record Group 74 Records of Bureau of Ordnance, Letters Sent to Navy Yards & Stations, 1842 - 1882, Norfolk, May 1867 - Oct 1881, Box No. 16, Entry 3, 134.