New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-09-18
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have the confidence Of tho public or improve tho credit
OF tho city.
Fortunately the law affords perfect solution Of the
case BY section Of chapter 57I Of the laws Of 1871,
you are authorized to appoint Deputy Controller, who
shall In addition to his other powers, possess every
power and shall perform every duty belonging to tho
Office OF Controller, whenever the said Controller shall by
due written authority and during period TO be spcci
ned In such authority designate and authorize the said
Deputy Controller to the power and perform he
duty aforesaid"
My advice to you Is to forthwith appoint Andrew H.
Green such Deputy Controller; leave him to
else the full powers OF your Office without conditions aud
without Interference with complete custody OF all books
and papers belonging 10 0iice; with the appoint
ment Of all persons whom he may think necessary TO
protect public property and interests and TO enable him
to carry out the most searching Investigation and 10 aid
the Committee appointed for that purpose.
have carefully considered the selection I recon-
mended. Mr. Green has knowledge and experience in
the affairs Of the city has the most Trustworthy ehnras
ter for integry has relations which could misleaA
MN by bad influences and 10 strong In the public comb
dence you adopt my advice shall insist on his
cepng the dsagreeabe duty for the sake Of the public
interest Yours, respectfully, W.T. HAvEMEYER.
Mr.. CoSYOLLEYs REPLY.
SEPT. 10, 1871.
Hon. WILLIAM F. HAvEMEYBR:
DIR: Acknowledging the kindness which dictated your
10 me OF this date and yielding to the force Of
-. a. 800 "eIernincd to accept and favor tho
advice 1t Offers. In thus a.u,. az .overred by O
warm desire to restore the city department over which
preside to the confidence the community and to Sc
cure such an examination OF the Affairs Of tho city as
VIII satisfy the just demands Of tho public. have
therefore appointed Mr. Andrew H. Green TO the Office
Of Deputy Controller believing bis known character for
ability and integrity, fortified by your appreciation will
furnish abundant assurance that the financial adunis
tration Of the city will he satisfactory and will enable
the Department to command the funds at once
to discharge its obligations TO the aborers upon our pub
lie works. forming they do the merorious class
OF the cty's creditors Very respectfully yours
RICHARD B. CONNOLLY, Controller.
APPOINTMENT Mr.. GREENE.
CONTROLLERS OFFICE OF THE CITY OF NETWORK,
September 10, ls7I )
Mr.. Andrea H. Greene:
MY DEAR sIR The Office Of Deputy Controller Of this
city having become vacant by the removal Of Mr. Rich
ard A. storrs. I hereby designate and appointfyou.
Andrew Ii. Greene, Deputy Controller Of the City Of
New-York.
earnestly press upon you the acceptance of this Of
fce The critical juncture in the affairs Of the city and
the condition Of public sentiment seem to demandthat
the important transactions Of my Department shoud be
conducted possessing the unlimited confidence OF
the public In determining upon the action required by
the present exgency have been guided BY the advice
Of gentlemen whose respectabity and prominence ee
vate them above all suspicion OF unfair or interested
motive. endeayOring to act with sincere regard Ia
the public interest; and to insure 1t against possbs
sacrifices and pursuing the authority and phrasc0ogy
OF tho statute hereby designate and authorize you ia
possess the power and to perform all and every duty be-
longing to the Office Of Controller of the City of New
York from time of this appointment to the LIST day Feb
uary, 1874 Very respectfully, RICHARD b. CONNOLLY,
Controller Of the City Of New-York.
REMOVAL OF MR.. sToRRs.
CONTRoLLER's OFFICE Sept 16, 1s7E
Mr.. RICHARD A. sToRRs
Ny DEAR SIR: Circumstances, which seem to me i'm.
peratve, require q change in the Office Of Deputy Con-
troer Of this city, They do at all reflect upon yen
official recttude, but regard only the public interest
With the kindest feeling toward you, am obliged to
notify you of your removal You WILL therefore, please
take notice that hereby you from the Office Of
Deputy Controller of the City of NewYork. Very truly
yours, RICHARD B. CONNOLLY, Controller.