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January 16

Sir:

The following telegram has been this day sent you:

"See your letter to Williamson of April first last. Sixteen cases and sixteen pieces have been received, but there are missing of Cape Foulweather lantern eight lantern posts, sixteen floor lights, sixteen rafters, sixteen tie rods, and "Station ready for lighting. Where are they?"

Col. I. C. Woodruff.
Corps of Engineers, U.S.A.
L.H. Engineer.
New York City.

Very respectfully,
George H. Elliot
Major of Engineers, U.S.A.
Engineer Secretary.