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March 18 2
Sir:
Your letter of the 1st instant, relative to payment of bills incurred for Yaquina Bay Light House prior to July 1, 1871, ???, is received.
No additional work should be undertaken at Yaquina without the authority of the Board.
Respectfully,
George H. Elliot Major of Engineers, U.S.A. Engineer Secretary
Major H.M. Robert Corps of Engineers U.S.A. L.H. Engineers Portland, Oregon
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March 19 2
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 14th instant, enclosing bill for first order lantern for Cape Foulweather, Oregon, $3000, I have to inform you that Gen. Woodruff, the Light House Engineer at Soupkinsville, Staten Island, has requested to pay the bill if the work is found to be completed according to contract.
Very respectfully,
George H. Elliot Major of Engineers, U.S.A. Engineer Secretary
George ??? Esq. Agent Ames Man'g Co. Chicopee, Mass.