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Portland, Oregon
August 19th, 1872
(Stamped) Major H.M. ROBERT, US Engineers. AUG 19 1872
Maj. Henry M. Roberts
L.H. Engr. 13th L.H. Dist.
Sir:
In consequence of the unavoidable delays which have attended the construction of the Keepers Dwelling at Cape Foulweather Light House Station. I am obliged to ask for a further extension of sixty days time in which to complete the work.
Owing to the stranding of the schooner Elnorah of Yaquina Bay, the vessel I had engaged to transport my materials from San Francisco, and the inability of her owners to procure another vessel, I was compelled to make different arrangements for the transportation of my materials.

Portland, Oregon
August 19th, 1872
(Stamped) Major H.M. ROBERT, US Engineers. AUG 19 1872
Maj. Henry M. Roberts
L.H. Engr. 13th L.H. Dist.
Sir:
In consequence of the unavoidable delays which have attended the construction of the Keepers Dwelling at Cape Foulweather Light House Station. I am obliged to ask for a further extension of sixty days time in which to complete the work.
Owing to the stranding of the schooner Elnorah of Yaquina Bay, the vessel I had engaged to transport my materials from San Francisco, and the inability of her owners to procure another vessel, I was compelled to make different arrangements for the transportation of my materials.