stubs from notices directing private citizens and contractors to take specific actions regarding their property and/or work projects; gives date, name of person being notified, action to be taken, and the number of days in which work is to be completed.

An example, from March 3, 1863: "Mr. C. Bellenot, stop roofing your house with shingles on Terpsichore St. b[etween] Camp and Magazine."