Fraser, Trenholm & Co to Barney, September 22, 1863

Fraser, Trenkolm & Co. to Mr. Barney.

Dear Sir: We beg to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 18th instant, the contents of which we have noted, and will have our best attention.

We are informed by Messrs. Fawcett, Preston & Co., the builders of the engines of the Florida, that the spare machinery to which you refer was sent to Havre some time ago, and is now lying there subject to an order for delivery, which they have given to Captain Bullock. We are also informed by the same parties that they sent a blower, but they believe it is not the sort required, and they are now endeavoring to procure a more suitable one.

As regards the engineers, we must await Captain Bullock’s return to know who the men are. We have requested Messrs. Fawcett, Preston & Co. to engage two or three good, steady firemen;and as soon as Captain Bullock arrives, (on the 24th,) we will endeavor to have engineers, firemen, and machinery sent to you, and by the route you suggest.

We are, dear sir, yours, faithfully,