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Box 45 CF missing boxes of lens glass and skylights 1873
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January 29 (187)3
Sir: The Engineer of the 3rd Light House District informs this Office that he has ordered fourteen prismatic light covers to be shipped to you by steamer to Portland, Oregon, for the Cape Foulweather Light Station.
Very respectuflly. George H. Elliot Major of Engineers, U.S.A. Engineer Secretary.
Major H. M. Robert. Corps of Engineers, U.S.A. L. H. Engineer. Portland, Maine.
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January 29 (187)3
Sir: Referring to your telegram of the 22 instant, in which you say- "Location of Foulweather correct according to Coast Pilot of Oregon"- I have to remark that the Coast Pilot gives the latitude of Yaquina Point as 44° 40 N., the same as you have stated in your form of Notice to Mariners, but the Notice to Mariners also states that Foulweather Light House is 3 3/8 miles to the northward of Yaquina Point. Please to explain your telegram.
Very respectfully, George H. Elliot Major of Engineers, U.S.A. Engineer Secretary
Major H. M. Robert. Corps of Engineers, U.S.A. L. H. Engineer. Portland, Oregon.
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January 29 (187)3
Sir:
Referring to the matter of Cape Foulweather Light. you are requested to telegraph the new date for lighting as soon as possible: but do not light the station until you receive orders from the Board to do so.
The Places for floor lights must be temporarily covered. ((illegible)) death ??.
Very respectfully George H. Elliot Major of Engineers, U.S.A. Engineer Secretary.
Major H. M. Robert. U.S.A. L. H. Engineer Portland, Oregon.
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February 13, (187)3
Major H. M. Robert, Portland, Oregon.
Sixteen boxes in addition to three boxes glass for Foulweather lantern were shipped in March by Ocean Queen. Bills of la(n)ding were sent to Williamson. Michler has been directed to have Winship hunt them up and inform you. If necessary go to San Francisco yourself and inform Board of result.
Charge to L. H. Board
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February 13, (187)3
Sir:
The following telegram has been this day sent you.
"Sixteen boxes in addition to three boxes glass for Foulweather lantern were shipped in March by Ocean Queen. Bills of la(n)ding were sent to Williamson. Michler has been directed to have Winship hunt them up and inform you. If necessary, go to San Francisco yourself and inform Board of result.
Very respectfully. George H. Elliot Major of Engineers, U.S.A. Engineer Secretary
Major H. M. Robert Corps of Engineers, U.S.A. L. H. Engineer. Portland, Oregon.