has long since served its purpose and now has no military value to the Government. 2. The value of all property, etc., situated at the post is as follows: The above valuations are based upon a recent appraisal by local military authorities. With the decline that has continued in the economic situation, it is doubtful if actual sales would produce the amounts indicated. As will be noted in paragraph 4 below, the great majority of the structures, particularly domiciliary buildings, are of frame construction and although designed to last for 4 or 5 years, they are now more than 12 years old. The buildings are below the Government housing standards and are unfit for quartering personnel. The future value of this post for military purposes does not warrant the expenditure of funds that would be necessary to provide proper housing for the garrison. If this post was abandoned, the tropps now there could be more efficiently and economically garrisoned elsewhere. 3. The following amounts have heretofore been appropriated by Congress for the purchase and improvement of the post: Land_. Total.... $185, 000. 00 894, 108. 45 1,079, 018. 45 4. Following is the number of buildings and structures at the post: 5. The number of troops that can be accommodated at the post: Married officers in frame buildings suitable for permanent use.. Married officers in temporary frame buildings of war-time construction not suitable for permanent use.. 7 21 Total_--- 28 Noncommissioned officers in brick buildings suitable for permanent use. --Noncommissioned officers in temporary frame buildings not suitable for permanent use. 8 39 Enlisted men in temporary frame barracks of war-time construction not suitable for permanent use.... 425 472 6. The number of troops now quartered at the post: Officers Enlisted men.. 21 363 1. Fort McIntosh, Tex.-The amount of Government-owned land at this post is 208 acres, more or less. This land was donated to the United States by the city of Laredo, May 29, 1875. The first United States garrison entered Laredo in 1849, immediately after the Mexican War. The purpose for which the post was acquired is still in effect and the post is needed for military use. 2. The value of all property, etc., situated at this post is: The above valuations are based upon a recent appraisal by local military authorities. In view of the continued downward trend of the economic situation, it is deemed questionable if actual sale would now produce the amounts indicated. 3. The amounts heretofore appropriated by Congress for the purchase of the post: Land.... Improvements.. 4. The number of buildings and structures at the post: Donated. $610, 927. 07 |