Excerpt from Documents of the Senate of the State of New York, Vol. 4: Ninety-Sixth Session 1873; Nos. 82 to 107 Inclusive
Q. What is your profession or occupation? A. Iam an architect.
Q. How long have you been? A. Since 1846; in the city of New York.
Q. Have you been in the employ of the commissioners of quar antine at any time? A. I was in their employ from January, 15, 1866, to January 26, 1871.
Q. What was the character of your employment there? A. To design, execute and construct islands in the lower bay for quarantine purposes.
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