The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-18

appointment Of all persons whom he
may think necessary to protect
the public property and interests
and to enable him to carry
out the most searching investigation,
to all the committee appointed TOR that
purpose. l have carefully considered
the subject. Mr.. Green has knowledge
and experience in the affairs Of the city,
has the most reliable character for in
tegrity, has no relations which could
mislead him by bad influences, and he
is strong in the public confidence. If
you adopt my advice, shall insist on
his accepting the disagreeeble duty for
the sake OF the public interests.
Yours respectfully,
WIN. T. HAvERMYER.
CoMprRoLLER's OFFICE,
CITY OF New YORK,
September l6, 1871.
William T. Havermycr:
DEAR misunderstanding the kind
ness which dictated your note to me OF
this date and the condition OF its sug-
gestions, have determined to accept
and favor the advice it offers in thus
acknowledging that | am governed by
a warm desire 10 turn the city depart
ment over, OF which | am the Comp
troller, and request such an examina.
ton Of the affairs OF the city as will sat
sfy the just demands Of the public. l
have therefore appointed Mr.. Andrew
Ii. Green to the office OF Deputy Comp
troler, believing his knowledge, char
acter Tor ability and integrity, fortified
by your approval, will furnish abundant
assurance that the financial admins
tration OF the city will be satisfactory
and will enable the Department to COM
manl the necessary funds at once to dis
charge its obligations to the laborers
upon our public works, forming, as they
do, the most numerous class OF cred
itors. Respectfully yours,
RICHARD B. CONNOLLY.
Comptroller.
CoMprRoLLER's OFFICE,
CITY OF New YORK
september 10, 1911.
Mr.. Andrcw II. Green:
DEAR SIR The office OF Deputy
Comptroller OF this city having became
vacant, appoint you, Andrew H.Green,
Deputy Comptroller ofthe city New
York. | earnestly press upon you the
acceptance Of this Office. The critical
juncture in the affairs Of the city, and
condition of public sentiment seem to
demand that the important transactions
ofmy department should be conducted
by some one possessing the entire conf
dence of the public. In determining
upon the action required in the present
crisis, have been guided by the advice
OF gentlemen whose respectability and
prominence elevate them above all sus,
picion of unfair or interested motives. |
am endeavoring to act with sincere re-
gard for the public interest, and to insure
it against all possible means Of miscon-
STRUNG the authority and phraseology
OF the statute, hereby designate and
authorize you 10 possess the power, and
to perform all the executive duties be-
longing to the office of Comptroller ofthe
city OF New York, from the time OF this
appointment to the first day Of Feb
rury 1872. Very respectfully,
RICHARD B. CONNOLLY,
Comptroller of the city Of New York.
Mr.. Andrew II. Green has accepted
the trust confiled in him and was yes
terday properly qualified for his duties.
CoMrTRoLLER's OFFICE,
CITY OF New YORK,
September l6, 1871.
Richrd A. Storr8:
DEAR SIR: In the connection, which
seems to me important, regarding n
change in the office Of Deputy Comp
troller Of this city, which does not at
all reflect upon your official rectltude,
but in regard only to the public interest,
and with the kindest feeling toward
YOU, am obliged to notify you OF your
removal You will therefore please
take notice that | hereby remove you
from the office Of Deputy Comptroller
OF the City of New York.
Yours truly,
RICHARD B. CONNOLLY,