Report of the Secretary of the Navy, in compliance with a resolution of the Senate of December 17, 1856, relative to the construction of steam vessels so as to provide greater security against accident by fire. January 2, 1857. -- Read, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and ordered to be printed. [electronic resource]

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