[CHAPTER XII.]
Gen. Lewis Cass, Secretary of War, transmits a Report—More about the Wooden Bridges for the New Location near Cumberland—The War department thinks they will do—John Hoye stoutly Objects—The Governor of Maryland takes a hand against Wooden Bridges—John Hoye to the Front Again—The Pennsylvania Commissioners make another demand that the Road be put in Repair.
War Department, January 3, 1835.
Sir: Herewith I have the honor to transmit a report from the Chief Engineer, which furnishes the information called for by the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 12th ultimo, respecting the Cumberland Road east of the Ohio.
Very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
LEW. CASS.
Hon. John Bell,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Engineer Department,
Washington, January 3, 1835.
Sir: I have the honor to hand you the information called for by the House of Representatives on the 12th ultimo, relating to the Cumberland Road east of the Ohio,
And remain, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. GRATIOT,
Chief Engineer.