Annexed to the report, you will find, Sir, several statements explanatory of the subject. A separate report of our colleague, the honorable Oliver Wolcott, whose removal from New York precluded him from attending to the latter part of the business, with his accustomed zeal and fidelity, is herewith presented. A drawing of her form and appearance, by Mr. Morgan, as being like to give satisfaction to the department, is also subjoined, as are likewise an inventory of her furniture and effects, and an account of the timber and metals consolidated in her fabric.
It is hoped these communications will evince the pains taken by the Commissioners, to execute the honorable and responsible trust reposed in them by the Government.
SAMUEL L. MITCHEL.
THOMAS MORRIS.
HENRY RUTGERS.
Footnotes:
[1] The American Neptune (1946), vol. 6, pp. 253-274.
[2] The American Neptune (1944), vol. 4, pp. 327-329.
[3] [3a] New York, 1853, pp. 13-17.
[4] Pittsburgh, 1896, pp. 8-16.
[5] See pages 172 through 176 for this report, which is reproduced from Charles B. Stuart, Naval and Mail Steamers of the United States (New York, 1853), app., pp. 155-159.
[6] National Archives, Navy Records Plans, 80-7-14; and Howard I. Chapelle, History of the American Sailing Navy (New York: W. W. Norton & Co., 1949), pp. 293-295.