REPORT OF THE BUILDING COMMITTEE. 719 



Making the whole amount expended on the building in consequence 



of the fire, during 1865 and 1866 $69, 135 09 



There was also expended during 1865 and 1866 for general re- 

 pairs on the parts of the building not injured by the fire, the 

 introduction of additional water-pipes, new plugs, hose, hard- 

 ware, lumber &c, the sum of 4, 268 97 



Whole expenditure on building for 1865 and 1866 $73, 404 06 



It is proposed during the present year to complete the roof of the main 

 building and all the rooms in the projections and towers, leaving the large room 

 of the upper story of the main building unfinished until funds may be accu- 

 mulated for the purpose, and its future use be determined upon. 

 Eespectfully submitted : 



RICHARD DELAFIELD, 



Chairman Budding Committee. 

 Washington, February 1867. 



