EVIDENCE AND ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE MEMORIAL OF JOHN S. GILBERT AND ASSOCIATES, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GALVANIZED IRON BALANCE DOCK, FOR THE USE OF THE GOVERNMENT, AT PENSACOLA, MEMPHIS, PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK, PORTSMOUTH, N.H., CHARLESTON, S.C., THE CONTEMPLATED NAVAL STATION ON THE LAKES, OR WHEREVER A DOCK FOR REPAIRS MAY BE REQUIRED.
[np: 1846?]. [6], 32, 23 pp. Stitched in original printed front wrapper [spine and extremity wear]. Inscribed, "To Professor Walter R. Johnson with the respects of John S. Gilbert, who requests the favor of a perusal." The text is preceded by three sketches: Transverse Section of Dock and Ship; Perspective..... More