The first volume (1852-1856) is arranged by the municipal agency for which the work was done (e.g., streets and landings, schools, city hall, etc.) Also included are records of the coffins made and delivered. Volume two (1854-1855) is arranged by the internal departments of the Workhouse (i.e., carpenters, stone cutters, the oakum department, blacksmiths, and tailors). The records include details of the work performed, and references to the agency for which the work was done.