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It was the principal cause of the delay mentioned. It will not require sixty days actual working time to complete the building, but in consequence of the dense fogs prevalent at Cape Foulweather at this season of the year, there will be time lost in waiting for the plastering to dry; therefore it will require at least sixty days to complete the work. The work is being prosecuted vigorously, and every effort is being made to complete the building as soon as possible.
Very respectfully, Chas L. Brown
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THIRTEENTH DISTRICT
Portland, Oregon, July 9, 1872
Chairman Light House Board,
SIR:
I have to submit the following Report of Operations for June: Cape Foulweather Lt. Station, Oregon. Shipped metal work to San Francisco, as no vessel could be chartered from Portland to Foulweather except at exorbitant rates. Shipped stone work & miscellaneous freight from San Fran- to the Cape; also all the L.H. materials (per??? schooner) from Newport to the Cape. Completed grading about L.H. Site, and collection of sand. Continued work on Tower foundation. Transported all materials at top of Tramway to L.H. Site. Probable Operations for July. Transportation of materials from San Francisco. Continue work on Tower. Commence work on Light Keeper’s Dwelling. Cape Flattery Lt. Station, Wash. Ter. Completed & painted wood & engine house, & cistern. Delivered 25 tons coal from Neah Bay, in Wood House. Made drawings of completed work. Inspected Lt. Station. Left Fog Signal in charge of Keeper and one assistant, who did not wish further instruction in its management. Cistern has no water, and the Whistle can not be regularly blown (except for practice) early??? winter, without great expense. Will transmit at an early day, in-
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(burned page corner) report, & estimate for repairs & improvements. Cadiz Hook, New Dungenness, Smith’s Island, & Admiralty Head Light Stations, Wash, Ter. Made careful inspection (with LH Clerk) with reference to Repairs & improvements, which are much needed at these stations, where no Engineer Officer has inspected for several years. Inspection Reports, Estimates will be forwarded at the earliest date practicable.
Very respectfully, Your obedient servant Henry M. Robert Maj. Of Eng’rs & L.H. Eng’r Thirteenth District.
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Office of the Light House Engineer,
THIRTEENTH DISTRICT,
PORTLAND, OREGON, July 22, 1872
SIR: In reply to letter from your office of 12 July, I have to state that the lens and lantern for Cape Foulweather Light House arrived in San Francisco on the 19 May.
Very respectfully, Your obedient servant Henry M. Robert Maj. Of Eng’rs & L.H. Eng’r Thirteenth District.
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Office of the Light House Engineer,
PORTLAND, OREGON, Sept 7 1872
SIR: I have to submit the following Report of Operations for the month of August 1872: Cape Foulweather Lt. Station, Ogn. Brick work completed in Tower 6 ft above lower floor, & in Oil House 4 ft above floor. Received & cleaned Metal Work ere??? “Shubrick”. Placed stone steps & sills, & Iron Work as far as work (Brick) has progressed. Shipped 1 Cargo Bricks Cement & Lime from San Francisco. Keepers' Dwelling enclosed, floors laid, 2 coats paint outside, 1 coat plaster on 1st floor, & lathed on 2nd floor. Probably Operations in September. Receive cargo, & ship balance of materials, including, lantern, from San Francisco. Continue work with full force of men on Lt. Ho. & Dwelling. General Work. Engaged on Estimates for Repairs & Improvements.
Very respectfully, Your obedient servant Henry M. Robert Maj. Of Eng’rs & L.H. Eng’r Thirteenth District.