You will also ascertain, by the best oral testimony that can be obtained in the vicinity of the bridge, whether it is on the line of the road as originally located, and make known the fact in your report.
The Secretary of War has been written to on the subject, and, as soon as his decision is known at the department, you will be instructed accordingly.
I am, &c., &c.,
C. GRATIOT.
Lieut. J. K. P. Mansfield,
Corps of Engineers, Uniontown, Pa.
AN EXAMINATION MADE, AND AN ADVERSE DECISION RENDERED.
Uniontown, Pa., August 24, 1832.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of the department on the subject of the bridge over Dunlap’s creek, at Brownsville, and to state that I have completed the examination of the road to the Virginia line, and have already given out notices for contracts, two of which are enclosed for the perusal of the department.
I am, &c.,
J. K. F. MANSFIELD,
Lieutenant Corps of Engineers.
Gen. Charles Gratiot,
Chief Engineer.
Engineer Department,
Washington, October 11, 1832.