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September 30, 1907. The Commission met and resolved to adopt the designs presented by Mr. H. L. Ogborn, and that the monuments should be erected in harmony with the designs adopted. It was also resolved that a sufficient number of markers should be constructed and placed to designate the most important positions occupied by the various regiments in the charge of May 19 and 22, 1863, and during the siege until date of surrender.
November 6, 1907. The Commission, after correspondence with Capt. W. T. Rigby, President of the Vicksburg National Military Park Commis- sion. visited the park at Vicksburg for the purpose of finally locating the positions of the following named organizations: the 8th, 11th, 12th, 16th, 1Sth, 23d, 24th, 26th. 34th, 46th, 47th, 48th, 49th, 53d, 54th, 59th, 60th, 67th, 69th, 83d, 93d, 97th, 99th. 100th Regiments of Infantry; Co. C. First Cavalry, Co. C, Fourth Cavalry, 1st and 6th Batteries of Light Artillery.
It was finally decided to erect single monuments for the two cavalry companies, the two batteries of artillery, and for the 23d, 26th, 47th, 53d, 83d and 93d regiments of infantry. Two-regiment monuments for the Sth and 18th regiments, and the 4Sth and 59th regiments. Three-regi- ment monuments for the 16th, 60th, and 67th regiments, and the 49th, 54th, and 69th regiments. and four regiment monuments for the 11th, 24th, 34th, and 46th regiments, and for the 12th, 97th, 99th, and 100th regiments. The appropriation for monuments to be allotted equally as
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possible among the regiments, and the monuments to cost in proportion to the allotments made to the regiments represented. It was also agreed that fifty-three markers would be needed to adequately mark the important positions occupied by the various regiments.
November 28, 1907. The Commission niet, adopted and approved the designs for the bronze inscription tablets and state seals to be placed on the monuments. Plans and specifications for material and erection, and mat- ter connected therewith were adopted. Copies of same are filed herewith. Notices giving time and place of receiving bids were prepared and approved by the Attorney-General. The time for receiving bids was set for Janu- ary 8, 1908, 10 o'clock a. m., at Room 25, State House. Due notice was given by publishing the same in the Indianapolis News, the Indianapolis Star and the Monumental News.
January 8, 1908. The Commission met and there were submitted thirteen bids for the granite work of sixteen monuments and fifty-three markers. The Angola Monument Company, in the opinion of the Commis- sion, being the best bidder, was awarded contract for same, the cost to be thirty-two thousand five hundred and eighty-five dollars ($32,585.00.) There were also submitted nine bids for the bronze work, including in- scription tablets for twenty-eight organizations and copies of the seal of the State of Indiana in bronze for sixteen monuments. The bid of the American Bronze Foundry Company was the lowest, being twenty-three hundred and sixty-six and 85/100 dollars ($2,366.85) and said com- pany was awarded the contract for the same. These awards were made subject to the approval of the Governor, and his approval being given, the Attorney-General, at the request of the Commission, prepared the neces- sary contracts and bonds, which were sent to the successful bidders for signatures. The same were finally returned properly signed, the bonds with sufficient sureties, and they were duly approved by the Governor and signed by the Commission February 13, 1908. Copies of contracts and bonds are filed herewith.
April 2, 1908. The Commission, owing to difficulties of transporta- tion, agreed that the large bases for the "four regiment" monuments might be divided in two parts, and a reduction of three hundred dollars in the con- tract price was made by the Angola Monument Company as compensation therefor.
The work of construction of monuments did not begin until some time in May, 1908. Shipments of complete work to the National Park did not begin until September 30. reaching Vicksburg October 12, 190S. The last shipments arrived at Vicksburg November 11, 190S. As the granite was received and inspected and approved, payment of fifty per cent. therefor was made to the Angola Monument Company.
January 4, 1909, the contracts with contractors having been fully com- pleted, the balance due was paid them.
The appropriation was for $38,000. There has been paid for granite work, and bronze work for monuments, the sum of $34,705.85, of which $33.600 is the amount specifically appropriated therefor; $1.105.85 was applied to payment for markers from the amount appropriated for the expenses of the Commission. expenses of dedication ceremonies, etc. The act making the appropriation provided that unexpended balance remain-
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ing after the payment of such expenses might be applied to the purchase of markers. There has been paid for all expenses of the commission for all purposes and for all expenses of dedication $2,653.94, making total of $37,359.79 expended as shown by vouchers and accounts on file in the office of the Auditor of State, leaving balance on hand $640.21.
In closing the report, the Commission takes pleasure in acknowledging the excellence of the work furnished by the Angola Monument Company and the American Bronze Foundry Company, which is of such character as to give satisfaction to the representatives of the State who were inter- ested in its construction, and we take the liberty of quoting from an ofli- cial letter from Capt. W. T. Rigby, Chairman of the National Commission, showing their satisfaction :
"I desire again, in this official way, to express my satisfaction in the work of the Indiana State Commission in the Vicksburg Park. The Indi- ana monuments and markers are second to none in this park in beauty and appropriateness of design and finish, and the work of your commission on these two lines is complete and perfect ; each Indiana command is fully cared for, its service during the campaign and siege being accurately re- corded and its positions during the siege, adequately marked. As regards markers, no other State Commission has quite so thoroughly done its work as yours.
"Replying to your inquiry as to appropriations by states for the Vicks- burg National Military Park, I herewith hand you a printed circular let- ter, in which the facts in regard to this matter are fully set forth."
"Alabama ; commands 19, appropriation $25,000, State Memorial.
"Illinois; commands 79, appropriation $260,000, State Memorial ($200,- 000,) 79 monuments, 85 markers.
"Indiana ; commands 28, appropriation $38,000, 16 monuments (for 28 commands), 53 markers.
"Iowa ; commands 28, apprepriation $150,000. State Memorial ($100,- 000), 13 monuments (for 32 commands), 59 markers.
"Massachusetts ; commands 3, appropriation $5,000. State Memorial.
"Michigan ; commands 9, appropriation $20,000, State Memorial.
"Minnesota ; commands 4, appropriation $25.500, State Memorial ($23,- 000), 3 monuments, 3 markers.
"Mississippi ; commands 40, appropriation $50,000, State Memorial ($45,000), 23 markers.
"New Hampshire; commands 3, appropriation $5,000, State Memorial.
"New York ; commands 4, appropriation $12,500, State Memorial.
"Ohio; commands 39, appropriation $56,000, 39 monuments, 21 markers. Another appropriation for a State Memorial and for additional markers (camp and sharpshooters' line) is expected.
"Pennsylvania ; commands 5. appropriation $15,000, State Memorial.
"Rhode Island ; commands 1, appropriation $5,000, State Memorial.
"Wisconsin ; commands 17, appropriation $130,000. State Memorial ($100,000), 13 monuments (for 17 commands), 36 markers.
"States 14, commands 283. Total of appropriations, $797,000-more than $2.800 for each command."
WM. T. RIGBY, Chairman of Commission.
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The Indiana Commission heartily joins in the recommendation of the National Commission that an appropriation for a State Memorial be made by the Legislature of Indiana.
In printing the reports of the Chickamauga and Shiloh Commissions of Indiana, and the reports of the Commissions of other states who have had in charge the placing of monuments on all of the National Military Parks, it has been the rule to give the histories of the military organiza- tions engaged on the various battlefields, where parks have been estab- lished, and to properly illustrate the same, and we respectfully ask and recommend that an appropriation for three thousand dollars, or so much as may be necessary, be made for that purpose.
In conclusion, the members of this Commission gratefully acknowledge the assistance given and courtesies shown by the officers of the State with whom we have come in contact in the performance of our duties.
To the Governor we tender thanks for the honor conferred upon us in our appointment upon this Commission, and we gratefully acknowledge the kind treatment and wise counsel received from him.
Respectfully submitted, HENRY C. ADAMS, President.
GEORGE F. MCGINNIS.
JOHN W. SALE. LEWIS C. MOORE. M. M. LACEY, Secretary.
AGREEMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, BIDS AND CONTRACTS
The Commission, after inspection of the preliminary designs and specifications of Harry L. Ogborn, accepted the designs and entered into the following contract with Mr. Ogborn :
AGREEMENT BETWEEN COMMISSION AND DESIGNER. (Executed in duplicate.)
THIS AGREEMENT, Made and entered into this 8th day of October, 1907. by and BETWEEN HARRY L. OGBORN, Designer, party of the first part, here- inafter known as the DESIGNER, and THE INDIANA VICKSBURG NATIONAL PARK COMMISSION, of the City of Indianapolis, County of Marion and State of Indiana, parties of the second part, hereinafter known as the COMMIS- SION.
WITNESSETH : That the said DESIGNER, for and in consideration of the payments to be made to him by said COMMISSION as hereinafter pro- vided, does hereby covenant and agree to furnish to said COMMISSION one complete set of plans and specifications for the erection of the various Regimental, Battery. and Cavalry Company Monuments, as per general outline of designs submitted, said plans and specifications to be complete in every respect, give full details and sizes, so that the work may be in- telligently figured from same. These plans are to follow general outline of designs adopted by the COMMISSION with such changes as they here- after make. These plans and specifications are to be completed at such
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time as the COMMISSION shall designate. There shall be furnished to them also water color perspective designs of the various Monuments, in good size, showing all details for the purpose of newspaper reproduction. The said work to be done in a skillful and workmanlike manner. Said COM- MISSION, for and in consideration of said DESIGNER strictly performing the covenants and agreements above specified by, and at, the times mentioned, hereby do agree to pay said DESIGNER, a sum equal to Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars. The said sum to be payable when the above mentioned work has been completed in compliance with the above contract.
(Signed) HARRY L. OGBORN,
(Designer, party of the first part.) (Signed) HENRY C. ADAMS, President. (Signed) M. M. LACEY, Secretary,
(For the Commission, party of the second part.)
At a meeting of the Commission, held November 28, 1907, the designs for the bronze tablets, the designs for the monuments and markers and the following specifications were approved and adopted :
SPECIFICATIONS.
FOR THE MONUMENTS AND MARKERS TO BE ERECTED IN TIIE NATIONAL MILITARY PARK AT VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI.
MONUMENTS AND MARKERS.
The monuments and markers to be built in accordance with the Spe- cifications and accompanying drawings, details, diagrams, etc., prepared for and adopted by the Commission, of granite, the general dimensions of which are as follows :
Class No. 1. Four Regiment Monuments (2 in number).
B. Base, 11- 0 x 11- 0 x 2-0 2d Base, 8-10 x 8-10 x 1-6 3d Base. 7- 6 x 7- 6 x 1-6 Die, 5-10 x 5-10 x 5-0 Plinth. 5- 3 x 5- 3 x2-0 Cap, 6- 4 x 6- 4 x 3-3
Class No. 2. Three Regiment Monuments (1 in number, may be in- creased to 2 in number).
B. Base, 12-0 x 7-8 x 2-0 Base, 9-8 x 5-4 x 1-6 Die, S-6 x 4-4 x 5-2 Cap. 8-6 x 4-0 x 1-8 Finial. 4-0 x 4.0x 1-8
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Class No. 3. Two Regiment Monuments (3 in number, may be les- sened to 2 in number).
B. Base, 10- 0 x 6-6 x 2-0
Base, 7-10 x 4-4 x 1-6
Die, 7- 2 x 3-8 x 4-2 Cap, 7- 6 x 4-0 x 3-0
Class No. 4. One Regiment Monuments (7 in number, may be lessened to 6 in number).
B. Base, S-0 x 5-2 x 2-0
Base. 6-2 x 3-4 x 1-6
Die, 5-4 x 2-6 x 3-3
Cap, 6-2 x 3-4 x 2-4
Class No. 5. Cavalry Company Monuments (2 in number).
Base. 5-10 x 3-4 x 1- 8
Die. 4- 6 x 2-0 x 2-11
Cap, 2- 2 x 2-2 x 1- 2
Class 6. Artillery Monuments (2 in number).
Base, 5-10 x 3-4 x 1- 8
Die, . 4- 6 x 2-0 x 2-11 Cap, 2- 2 x 2-2 x1- 2
Class No. 7. Markers (53 in number). 2-6 x 3-7 x 3-0
MATERIAL.
All material of whatsoever kind to be used in the construction of this work must be of the best quality procurable for the purpose intended, each of its kind, and the workmanship must be strictly first-class in every detail.
EXCAVATION.
The work of excavations and foundations will be done by the Vicks- burg National Military Park Commission free of cost.
GRANITE.
The granite for the monuments and markers may be either Barre (Vermont), or Westerly (Rhode Island), or other equally as good, as the Commission may elect, of the best quality. free from imperfections of any and every description ; it being understood that knots, cracks, seams, shakes' flaws, or discolorations from any cause will be classed as imperfections. It must be of even color and texture.
The workmanship must be strictly first class twelve cut. and executed from full size detail drawings or models furnished by the Commission. The faces of the markers will be polished where the inscriptions appear.
The joints must be straight and true with a firm bearing of not less than four inches (4") on each bed. Each stone must be solid and all lat- eral sections where shown by witness lines on drawings. Each stone must be to the dimensions shown on drawing and no vertical joint will be per-
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missible. All arrises and corners must be straight and true and all cor- ners square and full. Mouldings and carvings must be cut with sharp ontlines and arrises. No pieces of artificial filling or patches in any part of the work will be permissible.
SETTING.
Each piece of granite must be set in a full bed of Lafarge Cement mor- tar. with 1/8-inch joint neatly calked with wedge lead and thoroughly cleaned at completion.
GENERAL INTENT.
It is the intent of these Specifications that a full and fair understand- ing between the Contractor and Commissioners shall be of record, and that perfect harmony should prevail between all parties.
It is understood that anything shown on the drawings and not speci- fied, or anything specified and not shown on the drawings, necessary to the proper completion of the work, shall be considered as both shown on the drawings and specified, and will be binding in the contract.
Any work or material condemned as being inferior or unsuitable for the requirements of the Contract are to be promptly removed at the cost of the Contractor.
The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, appurtenances, scaf- folding. and utensils necessary for the execution and completion of the work in accordance with the drawings and specifications.
REQUIREMENTS.
The Contractor or Contractors will be required to furnish indemnity bond or bonds of a Surety Company approved by this Commission, in amounts equal to the contracts which may be awarded to him or theni. as an earnest and for the faithful performance in carrying out the provis- ions of these Specifications. and fulfilment of the contract or contracts entered into.
Bidders may give separate prices on each kind of monument and mark- ers proposed to be furnished. and bidders may give price on monuments and markers as a whole. The Commission reserves the right to award con- tracts either separate or as a whole, as may be for the best interests of the State of Indiana.
The Contractor will furnish with his bid, small samples of granite to be used. both 12 cut and polished, and the material and work must be equal in all respects to the sample submitted and accepted by the Commission.
All debris from the execution of the work is to be promptly removed. and any damage to the surrounding property is to be repaired by the Con- tractor, and the Contractor will be held responsible for damage or accident to employes or other persons, damage to streets, roads or other public prop- orty, or infringement upon any regulation occasioned by the prosecution of work in the fulfillment of his contract.
The Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and to appoint their Supervising Architect,
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Should at any time the Commission require any alterations, additions to, or omissions from the contract, the same shall not in any way affect the validity of the contract, but the price of such work shall be added to or deducted from the contract, as the case may be. Extra work, however, will not be paid for unless the price of same is agreed to in writing and the signatures of both Contractor and Commission are affixed thereto, such orders being produced and surrendered at final settlement or no payment of work will be allowed.
All work done and material furnished shall be to the satisfaction of the Commission and Supervising Architect.
Sealed bids for this work will be received by the Board of Commis- sioners up to 10 o'clock A. M., Wednesday, January 8, 1908. Address all communications to the undersigned at Room 25, State House, Indianapolis, Indiana. ยท
HENRY C. ADAMS,
GEORGE F. MCGINNIS, JOHN W. SALE, M. M. LACEY. LEWIS C. MOORE,
Commissioners.
BIDS.
Invitations to bid on the work were widely advertised in the daily press and in technical journals, and on the day appointed, January 8, 1908, thirteen bids for the stone work were submitted. The best bid, in the opinion of the Commission, was that of the An- gola Monument Company, Angola, Ind., which was as follows:
ANGOLA MONUMENT COMPANY.
ANGOLA, INDIANA, Jan. 3, 1908.
To The Indiana Vicksburg Military Park Commission, Indianapolis, Ind.
DEAR SIRS: We will furnish monuments and markers as per bine prints and printed specifications furnished by you, from the best Barre Vermont granite, as per sample submitted, as follows :
Two +-regiment monuments. One 3-regiment monuments. Three 2-regiment monuments. Seven 1-regiment monuments. Two Cavalry Co. monuments. Two Artillery monuments. Fifty-three markers. For $32,585.
All work to be examined and passed upon by supervising archi- teet at the quarries.
ANGOLA MONUMENT CO.,
Per Hetzler.
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Nine bids were received for the bronze tablets, the best of which was that of the American Bronze Foundry Company, of Chicago.
AMERICAN BRONZE FOUNDRY CO.
CHICAGO, Jan. 6th, 1908. Indiana Vicksburg Military Park Commission,
Room 25, State House, Indianapolis, Ind.
GENTLEMEN : We have examined the plans and specifications, as pre- pared by Arch't H. L. Ogbor; . covering the bronze medallions and inscrip- tion tablets to be placed on the granite monuments erected by your Com- mission at Vicksburg, Miss., and for this work as per the plans and specifi- cations submitted to us, delivered F. O. B. cars Vicksburg, Miss., ready for erecting, with the necessary fastening devices, etc., we can quote you a price of Two Thousand three hundred sixty-six and 85/100 dollars ($2,- 366.85.)
Awaiting your favors in regard to same, we beg to remain, Yours truly, AMERICAN BRONZE FOUNDRY CO., By L. D. Burns, Secy-Treas.
CONTRACTS.
After suitable bonds had been filed and approved by the Gov- ernor, the following contracts were drawn by the Attorney-General, and were entered into with the successful bidders:
CONTRACT WITH THE ANGOLA MONUMENT CO.
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 30th day of January, 1908, by and between the State of Indiana, acting through the Indiana Vicksburg Military Park Commission, constituted by an act of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, approved March 2, 1907, and consisting of Henry C. Adams, George F. McGinnis, John W. Sale, Lewis C. Moore and M. M. Lacey, hereinafter designated as party of the first part, and W. T. Lazenby and E. M. Hetzler, partners doing business under the firm name of the Angola Monument Company, hereinafter designated as parties of the second part,
WITNESSETH : That said parties of the second part, for and in con- sideration of the agreements hereinafter made by the party of the first part, hereby agree to furnish, complete, to said party of the first part, and to securely put in place on foundations to be laid by the National Park Commission, at the National Military Park at Vicksburg, Mississippi, the following granite monuments and grante markers; all of which shall be made by said parties of the second part from the best grade of Barre granite, to wit:
Two monuments commemorating the services of four Indiana regi- ments each ;
Two monuments commemorating the services of three Indiana regi- ments each ;
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Two monuments commemorating the services of two Indiana regiments each ;
Six monuments commemorating the services of one Indiana regiment each ;
Two monuments commemorating the services of an Indiana battery of artillery, each ;
Two monuments commemorating the services of an Indiana company of cavalry, each ;
Fifty-three markers. showing position of various Indiana regiments during the siege of Vicksburg.
Said parties of the second part agree to furnish, construct and erect all of said monuments and markers, strictly in accordance with the plans, specifications, drawings. details and diagrams prepared and furnished for said monuments and markers by said Indiana Vicksburg Military Park Com- mission, now on file with it, and identified by the signature of Henry C. Adams, President thereof ; which plans, specifications, drawings, details and diagrams are hereby referred to and are hereof made parts as fully as though incorporated bodily herein ; and said parties of the second part agree to cut upon each of said markers the inscriptions shown by said plans and specifications.
Said parties of the second part further agree to securely put in place upon said monuments respectively, to the satisfaction and approval of said party of the first part, such bronze inscription tablets and bronze seals as shall be furnished to said parties of the second part by said party of the first part ; and to perform said work of placing said tablets and seals in strict conformity with the plans and specifications hereinbefore referred to.
Said parties of the second part agree to fully complete all of said work, including the construction, transportation, placing and completion of all of said monuments and markers and the placing of said bronze tab- lets and seals, on or before September 15, 1908; delays by strikes or from causes wholly beyond the control of said parties of the second part ex- cepted ; and for each and every day beyond said last named date, during which said work, or any part thereof, remains uncompleted, said parties of the second part agree to pay to said party of the first part the sum of tell dollars ($10.00) per day for each and every day of such time, as liquidated damages and not by way of penalty; and in the event that said parties of the second part shall finish said work in all its parts ten (10) days or more before said fifteenth day of September, 1908, said parties of the second part shall be allowed a bonus of $5.00 per day for each day beyond such ten day period that said work is so completed ; not to exceed, in all, credits for ten days' anticipation of the time for the completion of said work.
Said parties of the second part further agree to furnish to said party of the first part a good and sufficient surety company bond in the penal sum of $32,585.00, with surety or sureties to the approval of the said Indiana Vieksburg Military Park Commission, conditioned for the faithful per- formance of this contract.
It is further agreed by the said parties of the second part that they will furnish to said party of the first part within thirty days from the exe- cution of this agreement, a schedule stating the prices of each of said mon-
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uments and markers respectively ; the price of each being indicated in said schedule opposite the amount and markers therein described :
Said parties of the second part further agree that said monuments and markers shall be at their sole risk until the same are finally placed and are accepted and approved by said party of the first part; and that said par- ties of the second part shall be absolutely liable to said party of the first part for any loss of or damage to, said monuments and markers prior to such final acceptance and approval, and shall be liable to said party of the first part for any loss of or damage to, said bronze tablets and bronze seals after the same are delivered by said party of the first part to said parties of the second part, and until the said monuments upon which they shall be placed are finally accepted as aforesaid.
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