Commandant S. H. Stringham Letter 10 May 1851
Commandants Office
Navy Yard Gosport
May 10 1851
Sir,
I transmit herewith, plat of the grounds at Fort Norfolk; showing the temporary boundaries as agreed upon by the Messers R.E. & William E. Taylor and myself; and by which I shall be governed in running the fence.
The spot marked thus on the plat, is the location proposed for the Keepers House.
I am Respectfully,
your obedient servant,
S. H. Stringham
Captain
Comm Joseph Smith
Chief of the Burrow of Yards & Docks
Washington
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National Archives, Record Group 71 Bureau of Yards and Docks
Letters Recieved from Commandants of Navy Yards -- Norfolk
July 11 1850 - April 30 1852
Box No. 156, Entry 5