A set of annual reports of the the Fire Department from 1859-1872. Reports missing for years 1862-1865. The annual reports open with a statement from the Fire Chief and include multiple lists of department expenses, financial cost of fires, the cause of the fires, and locations of city property pertaining to the fire department.
Caption: 'West Point, N.Y.--examination of Cadet Grant--he displays his knowledge of his father's battles.--from a sketch by A. Berghaus.--see page 241.' [full date June 24, 1871.]