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February ~As you are probably aware, this company became the unwilling but necessary purchasers of the Wilkins plant property, when the owners became financially embarrassed. It is also a matter of record that all back taxes have been paid on the property. We are addressing you with reference to She heavy damages done this property las~ September, by the hurricane, whioh has greatly reduced its value and as a result there- of, we hereby make application for a reduction in assessment. As may be verified, this severe storm entirely destroyed the sawdust house and also completely unroofed one-half of the main mill building, lifting the roof off bidily, demolishing it and scattering the debris across the street. This damage is conservatively estimated to be to the extent of $3,000°00 loss. We, therefore, respectfully request, in view of these unfortunate circumstan- ces, a reduction by this amount in the assessment of the property and relief from the burden of paying taxes on the assessed value, which has been partially destroyed and no longer ex - isis in its entirety. Very respectfully submitted, Nansemond Lumber Company By C.J. Dennis.~ Motion of Mr. Fox to refer to the City Attorney for reply, was adopted. The following letter was read: H&t a meeting of Portsmouth Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, held today, there was a discussion regarding the proposal to demolish the old County Court Rouse. - The feeling of the meeting was strongly against such a proposal and hereby enters its protest for reasons briefly stated as Elimination of a landmark of historical importsnoe. The sentiment of affection and respect it has gathered down the many years of its existence. The fact that the new structure would lack such asso- ciations. The inconsistency of doing away with a souvenir of olden times, while not many miles away, millions ~have been spent in the restoration of buildings in en old Vir- ginia City -WiIIiamshurg. Other reasons could be given, but what need of more than these? - - Therefore, the Daughters, in meeting assembled, resolved that the City Man- ager be advised of the way in which-they regard the proposal and express the earnest hope that their plea for preserving the building be favorably considered and that you lend your support. There is no wish on their part to stand in the way of progress. If such is the purpose behind the movement, their feeling is regret that the Court House with its S~tely grandeur should be considered as having outlived its usefulness, whereas, as a matter of fact, it is still serviceable and stands as a monument of Old Southern Days and Associations. Respectfully, Portsmouth Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy - Motion lng, was adopted. of Mr; Fox, Mrs.~H.B. Hardy, President. Martha B. Porter, Chairman., to refer to the 0ommittee on new City and County build - The following letter was read: "For the purpose of perfecting the 'organization of the 1937 Cape Henry Pil- grimage Committee, a meeting will be held Friday, February 26th, 193~, at 3: o~clock Tn the Norfolk Council~iOhamber. You are urged to be present. ' LillianWebb Naylor, General Chairman The Council .of 30 will meet at 2:30 prior to the General Meeting." Motion of Mn Hutchins to appoint the President, Vice-President and any other member, who can, to attend said meeting, was adopted. The privilege of the floor was granted Mr. Breeee, who repPesents the car - nival sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Ward, who asked the privilege of ~advancing the date of his show to April 5th, to run for ten days. ~{otion of Mr. Wilson to grant said request, was adopted, and by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Leigh, Fox, Grimes, Howard, .Hutchins, Lawrence, Warren, Weiseman, Wilson - 9 Nays: None. Bill of J. Shirley Hope, State Game Warden, amotulting to $2~Yo50, for de - stroying lll dogs at $2.50 each.