World War I–dated TLS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, Navy Department letterhead, September 25, 1917. Letter to Admiral George E. Burd. In part: “I am sending you, informally and without endorsement, the papers up to date in the matter of the material in the old steel foundry at your Yard, as the situation appears to be somewhat tangled…The Department…was notified that this material was to be surveyed and disposed of in order to adjust the records. As foundry material is exceedingly difficult to get at this time…various bureaus were asked if they could use any of the stuff listed. You will see that Steam Engineering requested two water tanks and gate cutter press, and that Ordnance sent through an actual shipping request for the oil tank, 5-ton traveling crane, 10-ton traveling crane, gate cutter press, ovens, and the 60-foot span 5-ton crane…I found that in the meanwhile part of the stuff has been actually used under C&R at the Navy Yard…It seems to me that the easiest way to straighten this out is to find out just what the real situation is…as in addition to these requests I have since been asked to give some other Yards a chance on other items.” In fine condition, with a few sets of staple holes to the top. Accompanied by Admiral Burd’s retained carbon copy of his response listing the material available. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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