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Office of the Light House Engineer
Thirteenth District,
Portland, Oregon, January 1, 1872?

Professor Joseph Henry,
Chairman Light House Board,
Washington, D.C.

Sir:

I have the honor to submit the following report of operations for the month of December 1871.

Yaquina Light House Oregon

Carefully inspected in regard to imperfect protection from storms, as alleged by Light Keeper.

Probable work in January

Make requisition in detail for repairs (or improvements) needed

Cape Foulweather Light Station, Oregon

Inspected material purchased at Newport, Oregon. Made trial excavation to the depth of 20 feet below the natural surface to ascertain as what depth a rocky foundation for tower could be secured.

Prospected for, & made arrangements to secure suitable gravel & broken rock for concrete and rock for rubble work, for foundation of Tower.

Probable work in January

Such work including inspection & delivery of materials as the weather will remit

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Office of the Light House Engineer
Thirteenth District,
Portland, Oregon, January 1, 1872?

Professor Joseph Henry,
Chairman Light House Board,
Washington, D.C.

Sir:

I have the honor to submit the following report of operations for the month of December 1871.

Yaquina Light House Oregon

Carefully inspected in regard to imperfect protection from storms, as alleged by Light Keeper.

Probable work in January

Make requisition in detail for repairs (or improvements) needed

Cape Foulweather Light Station, Oregon

Inspected material purchased at Newport, Oregon, made trial excavation to the depth of 20 feet below the natural surface to ascertain as what depth a rocky foundation for tower could be secured.

Prospected for, & made arrangements to secure suitable gravel & broken rock for concrete and rock for rubble work, for foundation of Tower.

Probable work in January

Such work including inspection & delivery of materials as the weather will remit

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