Series of three letters - 12/19/1857: first from the Surgeon of the Sick Quarters at the Portsmouth Navy Yard reporting that the cook stove is worn out and "Should a ship arrive at this yard with invalids, we have not the proper cooking apparatus to provide for them". The second letter is from Commander Berrien, Commander Pro Tem on 12/19/1857 requesting to "hold a strict and careful survey upon a cooking stove belonging to the Sick Quarters of this yard". Then the last letter on December 21, 1857 to Commandant Pro Tem Berrien respectfully reporting "That we find it entirely burned out , partly broken and unfit, either for use or repairs, we therefor condemn and recommend that it be sold as old iron" Signed "Very Respectfully, your Obd. Subs. (can't make out the first occupation) second subject is a carpenter and last is a smith.
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Expected wear & tear for age
Militaria, Military Documents & Ephemera
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WHERE TO PICK UP:
White Mtns Estate Services
1028 NH-16
Ossipee New Hampshire 03864
Friday, 5/10, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Saturday, 5/11, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Please TEXT aucti0on manager at 713-298-4355 (do not call) with your anticipated pickup arrival time.
Winning bidder must provide their own packaging materials, including boxes, wrapping paper, moving blankets, and labor to load furniture. Minimal assistance will be available at pick-up to assist with loading furniture and larger pieces.
ALTERNATE PICK UP & SHIPPING:
In-House Shipping
1028 NH-16
Ossipee New Hampshire 03864
Alternative pickup or shipping must be requested by email.
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We do in-house shipping of most non-furniture and household items.
Please do not ask for a shipping quote, due to the numerous variables shipping will not be quoted.
We charge a $5 packing fee per invoice, plus significantly discounted USPS or UPS rates plus actual packing material costs. Are total shipping costs usually come in cheaper that the retail USPS or UPS published rates.
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