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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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New York state legislature has a bill authorizing the governor to procure a naval armament (10 sloops, floating battery, fire-ships) for New York City defense if US President deems necessary; total cost $163,935, expecting federal reimbursement.
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The flotilla is estimated at $34,300
The requisite heavy artillery $54,000
Field pieces 26,095
Ammunition 49,340
Total, 163,935
This appropriation is made 'in the confidence, that such sums as shall be expended by the state, will be reimbursed by the government of the U. States.'
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New York State
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appropriation of $163,935 made in confidence of reimbursement by the government of the u. states.
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A bill is before the Legislature of New York state, authorizing the Governor, if in the opinion of the President of the U. States, the situation of our national affairs shall render it necessary, to cause to be built or procured, for the defence of the city & port of N. York a Naval Armament, to consist of 10 armed sloops, 1 floating battery, and 1 or more fire-ships. The flotilla is estimated at $34,300. The requisite heavy artillery $54,000. Field pieces 26,095. Ammunition 49,340. Total, 163,935.