The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-09

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cost Of which exceeded one thousand dollars and them
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head Of coordinate branch Of the city government but
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assuming the duties of this Department then expressed
to the Comptroller my sincere desire to operate and
work in harmony with him. long association In the
Central Park management leading to the belief
that this would be mutual pleasure In this however,
have been sorey from that day to this
the Comproler has never lost an opportunity Of using
before the public There is why this should
why should continue. To the best of my ability
duties Of my department. and Is for to
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my Administration TO compare fayorably with de-
spectfully,
GEO NJ. VAN MORT Commissioner Of Public Works
COMPTROLLER'S RECEIPTS.