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ATHENS, Ga. .lfarch Is, 1880.
SIB have received your letter Of the lth instant
and, in reply 10 IT, have TO express my regret that
recOllec'ion does not serve sufficiently 10 enable
10 answer tc incrrOgations therein propOundcd with
any degree Of accuracy. During nay service in the
Cousti uion, kept memorandum Of my account,
which preserved until account was transferred
10 The Department, and admitted, thought, by the
Departments by he first remittance which was made to
from thence, and which was made agreeably TO IT,
After that Zine, my memorandum consigned TO the
fate Of all other Pspcrs which considered Of further
importance.
10 tie best Of my recollection, Mr.. Tmberale kept
'~o receipt books; one which he kept always hand
and In which small accounts generally entcrcd
ne other used ,n occasions of general settlements
when all those small added together and re-
ccipcd for i'm IL az suiI and when the pts in
the former book accordingly cancelled. ] think
b quite probable that the mentioned in your let
cr, Sl75 o. embraces in This way various small
which may have been paid TO me at different times
part by Mr. Tmberlakc and part possibly by Mr. Ran
doph ON or previous to the 3lst March 1928 at which
time appears from statement Of my account, fur
nishcd by Mr. Randolph on my quitting the Consti
tulion Mr.. Undertakes hooks were closed, and the
accounts transferred 10 Tie books Of Mr.. Randolph
AZ 70 ihc amounts OF money received, at what time
received, and from whom, ii is impossible for me
10 inform you AZ This length Of Time from recollcc.
ton only, which is all, as ] have before mention
Ell, Uat nave now TO refer to- All that can be GER
tain Of IN relation 70 my account with tho Constitution.
IS, that my account, transferred by Lieut.. Randolph
to The Department agrceably 10 which Ihayc been since
paid by tho Department, ard transcript of which was
given to nc on quitting the ship is correct This can
De certain o because The account. brought from the
books oil i;r. 1imberloke and closed win me by 1T.
Randolph. agreed VI The time with my own. I would
further remark, Sir, that any yatidG in Mr. Timber
lakcs qcCo ats from This result whether i'm favor or
agaics' mus be Incorrect.
Very res tctuiily, Sir, have The honor TO be- your
obedient sreyapt. w. 4. SHIELDS
- AAios KE~D .hL. ESQ.
Fctrm GuALc Tters. DEPT
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NAVY AGENTS OrFIcE, .
-Netc- York, FEB. 18th, 1880.

-Netc- York, Fec. 18th, 1880
SIR; Since wrote you last, have learned from Mr.
Craven. that Mr.. Norman resides with his moher-i
law, who possesses considerable property the Ma
Wy Yard that the officers who acquainted with him
give hai good characters; that he has not shown any
appearance OF possessing than ordinary Of
living and that he could ascertain whether he had
been sick or not.
Aer the receipt of your letter enclosing the queries
OF Com. Patterson concluded TO send request MIR.
Norman, that he would call and at my office.
and he came this morning. On my stating to him the
reasons Tor requesting this interview his reply that
he knew nothing upon the subject of the money
perty left by MIR. Tmbcrlakc, except having under
stood, generally, that there money and pro-
perry What became Of it he could not tell. lie ne-
Their assisted in counting the taking inventory
OF the other.
Concciving that the desired object would be much
more enecually accomplished by his going Washing
ton than In any other manner, urged him to by stat
ing the injury he doing himself by appearing to
avoid an examination, and that, if he expected employ
ment or promotion i'm the Navy at any future period,
this was the most efcctua mode of defeating his hopes
since it inevitably threw stain on his character.
In reply TO this he promptly and at once stated his
Willingness 10 go the next day, il he only had the
funds for that pJrpose took him at his word, and on
his pledging himself TO lose no time in going to the
seat oil Government, Immediately, under the implied
sanction of your letter of the 1lh inst advanced fifty
dollars, out OF the fund for travelling expenses. He
lett me with an assurance of his immediate departure
IL he does not GO it will furnish presumptive evidence
OF determination TO evadc all disclosures; if he does
he be confronted with 1t Randolph ard you will
have an opportunity Of probing him much more cifcc-
tuay than could do
Ny own impressions not, confess, very favorable
10 Mr. Norman, who, considering the close relation in
which he so long stood to the late Purser Timberlake,
and at the time Of his DEATH krotos on far too lille
IF his affairs Generally he disclams all knowe ledge;
yet when questioned particular subjects i'm relation
to Mr. Undertakes affairs, il evidently appears he
knows great deal by taking this course you may pro-
badly detect many Inconsistencies if not contradictions
You will oblige me by sanconng this advance OF ff.
y dollars in writing that the charge may be allowed
at the Treasury, without long explanation on nv part
that have ,lac ixa1
have no doubt that Norman is becoming Incorporate
and this is probably, the why his law
who is rich, would not advance the money for his
penses te Washington.
am very respectfully, your obedent servant,
AMOS KENDALL, Esq. j. X. PAULDING.
Washington.
(CoNCLUDED)
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Fourth auditors Office,
Februnru 1911. 1890.

FeOTUufy ION, 1861.
SIR Since last wrote YOU. have examined Lieuis.
Valleie, Talmadge, and r.. B. Randolph 10 relation
Is Innbeflakes affairs, and il appears that in adj
diIion 10 upwards of 81 900 in ca.h lac left other pro.
periy board part Of which was disposed o. and has
not been accounted for. The examination has been in
the presence Of the Second Comptroer ard Com Pat
ieison and myself. Com. Patterson has drawn On the
enclosed queries which he thinks proper to he submit.
ted 20 Mr., Norman.
Lieut. TalImadge will call you, and has promised
TO all ain his power TO develop the truth in relation
TO this mysterious affair.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
AMOS KENDALL.
J. PAULDING, Esq. Nary agent, .Nttc- York.
'No copy Of no qes here refeyrsd retained in nis eess
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I'm CHANCERY:-At rules held il the Clerks OF.
81 hce oil the County Court Of Mecklenburg, on the
first Monday in June, 1890
VIM. Maile,t, Pnd
against
Ab'olum Roberts tnd Joseph Townes, late Sheriff
anil Administrator Of James Hester dec. DeEif.
The defendant, AbsoluR Roberts, not having ente red
rs appearance according to the act Of Assembly, and
The rules OF this Court and il appearing satisfactorily,
that he is not an inhabant OF this State On motion
The plaintiff by his attorney il is ordered, that tn said
defendant do appear here on the lst day of August
Court next and enter his appearance, and answer the
plaintiffs BILL and that copy OF this order be inserted
IN one oil The wspapers printed in the town OF Peters
burg or City of Richmond for eight weeks successive
iy and posted at the front door OF the Courthouse Of
said County. A Cow Teste
June 8. 9-wSw j. G. BAPTIST n p
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WANTED TO RENT OR LEASE

Oh 'he ensuing year, and term OF years thereaf-
n Ter, small FARM in the vicinity Of Richmond
(not over 10 miles dsant) or, the Advertiser would
Pu,cpd'e ON une: Farm, near some public Road,
and convenient both to Richmond and peter.bo1e
would be preferred. N purchase, pJice would be
regarded more than fertility NJ soil An early engage
menu Is desired In order that every improvement ne
cessary TO ensure comfort or profit may he made during
me present year. Comnunics lions may be made 10
H. H. Pdiillo, Esq, through The Post Office ut Blacks
ana whites, Nottoway eOUniy.-P Persons proherine
Far are requested to state the number Of acres quail
i'y Of the Land, nature Of tie Improvements, price
terms, &c.-No attention viii be paid to any commu.
nicstion in which the two last items are omit oil.
Jane D. S-wI0t'
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Extract Of a letter from James r CTea 10 John b.
TTm5eriake, dated
"NEw York, Jan %, 1927.
Z" The Mechanics' Bank to-day have declared ano.
Their dividend OF 2 cent for elk months; 10 good
stock, and am glad that you selected it,"
Extract IF letter from IYHiam O.Neaie 10 John b.
Iim6eriGke, dated
"CIrY OF WAsutNGroN, }
.N1vsn,ber 20, 1926 :
" You have ere this received my letter, dated New
York. giving sccouat OF what was done in the
of Smith aud Ncols. Francis III. Nicols has act
ed the part OF a g.nteman; he gave Bank Stock in
the Mechanics Bank, at 8 l and 10 per cent. AL
for the whole amount ot your claim against the
hrm. with per cent the amount due. MIR. Nj Cres
has done The same"
Copy OF certificates Of stock in the name Of john
Ii. Timberlake, with it's dates. SC.
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Boston, May ID, 1880
SIR: had the honor 10 receive this morning, your
letter OF the 10Th instant, enclosing letter from ihe
Secretary OF the Treasury, requesting copy OF the
account of Robert B Randolph, late acting Purser,
with this office, which enclose, pre- pared in
particular is practicable, the checks having
heen returned 10 MIR. Randolph, settlement OF his
with this Office, and the accounts thereof only
being entered in books under the date of payment
without regard TO the name Of the person to whom pay
able. We time since Transmitted TO the Fourth
Auditor, the checks of Pusers but have long since Cat
least four years. discontinued the practice in re lation
to these ocersr undertaking from them that their
checks not required at Washington But we
have uniformly and regularly, TO the present time,
Transmitted those of the Navy Agent, recepted TO the
Fourth Auditor Nor do really find any order of the
Navy Department, of the Bank, extending to the
former officers although have both b fore me- in
lion 10 the checks OF the latter.
With great respect,
Your obedient servant
SAhIL FROTHlNGHAM, Cashier.
N. BIpDLE, Esq
President Of Bank u. S.
1Here follows the account of z. b. Randolph, Act
ing Purser, with Office Bank u States, Boston.The
conclusion # the account ia as follows j
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NoRFoLK, .HuTch 10, ISSU.
SIR received your communication OF the Ath inst.
In reply 10 it, am unable to give jou any information
respecting : 100, charged 10 the 3ls of March,
ISIS. have no private andum 10 refer to- aud
have recollection Of il whatever. II were 10 see
my accsupt for hree OF four months previous TO that
date and sl,erwsrds il is probable might hnd out from
whom received II, but As 10 the particulars
which you wish 10 lee5a, sure could never as
certain ,hom.
sn, very respec fully,
Your obejieut servant,
JAMES CORNlCK.
AMOS KENDALL, Ed, Fourth Auditor.
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AMOS X ENDALL, E-q.
GO }
Treasury DEpARrMENT.
Fourth auditors Office, .apriii5. 1880

Fourth .4uditOr's Office, fprii 10. 1880.
SIR Enclosed You have copy OF a receipt for pro-
visions ard ops, received by the purcr of the irgatc
Constitution ia 1923. Doubts entertained whether
the acting puscr who signs the receipt actually
ed, and ought to be charged with all those articles
whether portion OF them were received by purser
limheriase previous 70 his sih. Will you he good
as To give detailed Information, whether these ar
cles not received by Mr. Tin rlake md
ii any part was so received, what part sni what
time?
You nave also copy Of arecept Of James Ochla ac-
knowledging the receipt of 81 $50 80 of purser Tim
b. rlake, ON the Is OF March 1928. 1t has been al
legged, that this bill was not paid by Mr. Timberlake
that day, hut by another person after Mr. TnberlAkc
d"a'h. VIII YOU have the goodness 10 Inquire of Mr.
Orfla whether this bill wa. paid al he time the re-
cept bears date; and il not when, and by whom it
pth You will oblige me If you will procure air. Or
hla's opposition 70 the facts of the case
Very respectfully,
Your obedent servant
AMOS KENDALL
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~ CHANCERY AT Rules holden in tie Clerk,,
once Of louisa County, on Monday, The 7lh dsy Of
John Ware, pta
against ~
Robert Ware, Richard Wyatt and Robert wiDksr.o,
TLs ~ ~ W, Ni' ~, reg ware, Gee, Dens.
appearance anu given security according to law and tbs
fues OF ms Court and appearing the satisfaction Of
me Court that he is not shabitan of this State On
me motion OF the plaintiff by his Council IL IL ore,ed
mat The said defendant do appear here on The LIT dv n
oepemOer Court next and answer The plaintiffs hin
ana 'hat Copy Of this order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper published 10 the CRY Of Richmond for
TWO months sueeessiveIy and posted ha front door of
'ne Oou'th0uFe OF thi' County Oh fon Court day.
Copy. Testc,
DAVID NJ. HUNTER. D.cL
V""' @"' li--HSws
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TREAsIrRY BEREAVEMENT

TREASURY BEREAVEMENT,
Fourth AuduOrs Office,
2ith March, 1880.
SIN: In compliance with the wishes OF the Hon. Il.
F. Chambers expressed i'm his letter OF eserday, by
yon FRED TO me, have the honor to enclose copies
oi transcripts OF the late j. b. Undertakes account,
made out, the in 1918, and the other in 1919. Alter
diligen search remarks If the Fourth Auditor
be found record, file. tending to throw light on
the balances then stated to be due.
1 am, Sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
AMOS KENDALL.
Hon. SECRETARY TIE NAVY.
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NO coMBiNATIoN AND a FREE TRADE.

NO COMBINATION AND y FREE TRADE
AfARTHENWARE and Looking Glasses.-THos !
"a BARROW, s. Co importers, SO Wa'er.Sreet ~
Yors,-Oher for sale 900 Packages Eartbenware
Glass China, and Looking Classes comprising the most
complete assortment Offered in this marke and
which VIII be repacked to the Country Merchant at The
lowest prices 10 consequence Of having refused to
JOIN the Combination Tor regulating the prices of Croc.
kerry, in this Cry, have been made the subjects of
most intoerant persecution, the object of which i.
nothing less than our entire ruin and erpusfon iron,
me dde, our characters have been assaod as men OF
integrity and fair dealing credit az house of
ponsihty impeached and every endeavor made TO ruin
u, aud to crown the whole nportato tbrougb
Tue regular channels have been all stopped lin cons.
qience OF threats thrown out 10 the Manufacturers in
so That we have been obliged to employ gents
IN Liverpool 10 make purchases in such a. manner
,ha' our names would not appear in the iransacon-al
The facilities attendant upon Obtaining credit for our i'm
rortatons are denied 10 us and nothing but cash in
Liverpool will obtain for needed supplies of ware
we are suffering these bardshps in the cause Of IN :
Merchant and Consumer Of this description of goods no
less Than our own, and to them as our last resort we
come Tor aid and assistance; long we are enabled
70 sustain ourselves against than forty men, who
nave combined TO bring about ruin in this uDheard
OF manner, we will continue to sell our goods Free and
independent at our own ratesor Cash approved cifU
dccepfdnces only
THOS. J. BARROW, & co.
80 WATER-SrREEr, above Old-sIip ~ YORK
June 8. ov6w
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COMMITTEE Room, !
NdTch so, 1880. 5
SIR In your report to the Secretary OF the Navy
dated 2lih February a' and by him transmitted 20 h
Senate, you refer TO certain papers in the following
words III others of the private letters delivered
there evidences OF considerable Of proper
~ owned by Mr.. Timherake in the United Sates, al
the time Of their date"
You will rlease furnish me, Tor the information Of
Special Committee of the Senate copies OF the letters
there referred 20.
Respectfully yours,
T. F. CHAMBERS, Chairman
Amos KENDALL, E'q.
Fowh Auditor, Treasury Department
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NEW HAVEN. CONN,
.Narch %, 1880.

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NEw-HAvEN. CONN, !
.M0rch 81 1880. )
SIR: In answer 10 your letter Of the l.h OF Mach,
requesting me TO state what money paid to the in
the month Of March, 1923, the account Of John Il
rimberlokr, late purser OF the irigate Constitution
have state. that have no private andum OF
moneys received neither have any recoe cton Of the
amount received in the month Of March, 1928.
Very respectfully,
Your ebclient serv',,
JONATHAN INGERSOLL.
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FAREWELL.

WRITTEN Ar GRAVE, At PARTING.
Tho polished monument is DER the dead
The gl,ttCIur drops ON II whero they foil
rhc simple gate is locked to quad tho bed
Dust OF the beautiful and bright, hreweDl
1 came in anguish, and in tears depart,
For this my weary pilgrimage was mado-
Ia thy WucOnscinus to pour my heart,
And worship whcrO thy lovely form Is laid.
The paid my spirit sought To pay
Tho thought throns must weep
Back to tho busy world take my way,
10 SceH as happy as WAS before.
Yet, ere 90, voice and soul as strong
As grief ia mortal agony is deep,
This voice should sound thy dusty bod along
I'm tones tU wake thee from thy droamlcss slcop
But no-'tworc vain and useless, at tho best
Ono day the Just will claim thee as his
Beneath this marble weight thy form must rest
Iill angels to roll away the stone
Farewell! the tufts laid, the paling set -
The craven table placed thy name TO tell;
The drops that fell II, on IL yet
Dust OF the loved aud wcpt, farewell, farewell.
ITashagtgH, .7Drii ~, 1880.
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aEaInst
sarah Wilkin.eD, willow Of Robert l. wilkinson. dec
also "ham !. wilkinson, Major Brooks, and Martha
A. bi' wi e, late Martha Wikin.on UezaLiah T
ana E1|abeh his wife, late Elizabeth wilkinson Tbos
pass ani Margaret his wife, late M,rgaret wilkinson
n nU D "hkin.on, Iiezekah Wilkinson, Tilman
Wilkinson, aud WimouIi WiIkipson the said H.
KAN, Imam, aud Wilmouib being infants under the
age OF twenty one year,, by Lawson NunnnIly their
guardian all Item, n III WV"
The defendant, Robert S. Wilkinson. moi having on.
,ered ms appearance and given security according 10
laW ana The Rules OF Ibis Court, and it appearing 10
OF iLi' Commonwealth On The motion of the Plant n
oy samuel Taylor Esq, his Attorney, II is ordered
maj I've said Robert s. Wilkinson, do appear her. on
me hrt day Of September Court next and answer tbo
Planlihs Bill aud that copy of this order be forth
WIN inserted in some newspaper. printed in the CITY Of
richmond, Tor Two months sacces sVeIy, and apoiher
copy posted at the front door of the Courthouse Of bs
County, for two successive court deys Copv. T,.i.
June 90 o.
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Dear Ne Nton. who profess to feel,
Anlpathies tn beef aud veal,
And swear YOU never missed 'cm,
brhoi in me c0las poor shost!O
a vegetable victim, lost
by the Newtonian system.
Endiyc has brought my ond, wccn,
And but for bcaus I still had been
say 1T not in muckcTy;
Ivc STOOD the hazard Of the do
From sellers Of pHlo celery,
Nor succor iouTd in succOry.
! own YOU practice as you preach
You do exactly as you teach,
Mud the example set US;
Inspired by YOU, when people cry
Can wo do this too, l3t us Try
Your answer IS, 'rty leituce!'
But see the fruits Of eating fruits,
How few the stCmIchs that IT suits,
How often tits abholrent!
With me the practice should be dropp'd,
Alas, my vital cuTJcut stOppd
liy eating too much curIant.
q. nuts have been no nuts To mo
would they still were on tho tee,
Nor had old Churnn lcrricd
My ghost across the vapury StyN,
But that my berry eating tricks
Insured my being buried.
Scrciccs have no service dono
To Nor yCt to any one;
Aud 40 not think mo scofiay
when protest that cherries Wild
Are properly 5ldek cherries styled
They brought mo to my coffin.
n damsons! und fg for figs!
There = many grave medlar digs!
Aud then how Like fool ~
\ man when lac has made 81 plum
To die by means of eating some,
Or TO bc killed 10y bullaco!
Apples and pears have 'lone me dcad'-
Jhry'va done for men before Two road
With this cannot gtupplc;
But well know our priests declare,
In paradise that tho first pair
Was id by the first apple.
a man who plays at fast and loose,
With goo-uberrics j. but goose
\ peach his sense impcaches;
And, If declared from all his wines,
IL, pines for lack OF them, lur pinos
His taste warning teaches.
used the fruits that you desired,
Till by inspiring | expired;
And-dun't you think it odious?--
Though Boroas in my stomach ravcd,
NV colon dutst not, though II cravcd,
Deal III colonial produce2
But greens with green my grave have clad,
Was 1t not cruel when had
Consulted Mr.. Babbhgc,
That should make The poveIb true,
Which tells that death must sure cnsuc
BY eating twice of cabbage?
No'er did all on ale, and no'cr
Would beer hlva brought me TO my bI0r,
And, though I'm now no glUtton,
For beef to cut I'D come again,
Aud try to lay alas IN VAIN
y mutton irst On mutton.
OH wcro as was before,
~ cut yodr plan, aud never more
BE fool enough TO try it
twas that which brought me to a shade
Your book alone, Frank Nowtoa, made
SIC die of natural diet.
MORAL.
None can who hope to laugh at fato,
on Vegetables vesctato
As nay sad tale ovinc"s;
NAV every soul have the same lot,
WHO le;fvrs be- Deei STEAK and his pot
....r-,nuLnL md Tor n.l.nrn.I
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Fourth AUDIToR's OFFICE.
IL IuriI IQ2n

Fourth AUDIToR's OFFICE.
Isl AprH 1890. )
Sir: Your noie Of 30th uno was received this morn
ing. Although the letters referred 10 atoge Their Of
private nature and the property Of This office.
have permission to communicate teir contents 10 whom
soever think proper, far they relate to the pro-
perry and pecunidry transactions of Mr.. TlnberIake
therefore hr't@n 10 comply with your request by fur
nising you with exrcs containing ali The passages in
those letters observed by me- which relate to his pro-
perry.
Msnv Of 'he letters dated in 1924, 1925, 1926.
and 1927 and contain passages relating his pc cuniafy
ranyaetions Of them showing that ether persons
were indebted TO him. and some that he indebted
to Oh IN. Most OF hese affairs we're doubtless closed
bs'ore his lie t. and EDO not perceive that Tn sc ds
tails can be oi any TO the Committee. VI, how
ever, YOU " apprze tha, you te,ire H. they will Ill
be sent TO YOU.
Very Respectfully,
Your % dien seTvant.
AMOS KENDALL.
Hon; r. F. CHAMBERS, Senator present
Extract o/ a letter ram I'm, O'yNcaic to John u
TimbeJioke. daitd
Cry or WAsH1HGroN,
Sd dugtust 1925.
g. Mrs. ID ca'ur has mad deed Tor the house and
lot reqUesici IL il under rent at 500 per year to
Mt Loveioy quarter isto be expended 10 repairs"
ErtTdct Of q letter from Jamfs .F Cred to John -
Ttmberiqkc. dafed
" NEW YoRR, Dee 30, 1925.
Above you have some Of The afdcies you ordered,
all Of which cannot fail 10 please you the dsben'ure
the handkerchief and he other credit shsi invest
In stock Of Inc Me h1nics Bank anil scpd the certificate
t1 Ma Il "