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p-3 letters HM Roberts 1872-1875
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March 5 2
Gentlemen:
In reply to your letter of the 2nd instant, I have to inform you that Col Woodruff, the Engineer of the 3rd Light House District, has been requested to have the lantern for Cape Foulweather Light House duly inspected, and if up to the requirements of the contract, to see that it is shipped on board steamer for California. The boxes will be marked "Major H.M. Robert, care of Major R.S. Williamson, Light House Engineer, San Francisco, California".
Very respectfully,
George Elliot Major of Engineers, U.S.A. Engineer Secretary
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March 7 2
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 6th instant, I have to request that you will advise the Board when the lens for Cape Foulweather Light House is sent to San Francisco. The lens should be sent to "Major H.M. Robert, care Major R.S. Williamson, San Francisco" ???.
You will please notify the Board in all cases where lenses are sent.
Very respectfully,
George H. Elliot Major of Engineers U.S.A. Engineer Secretary
Lt. Col. I.C. Woodruff Corps of Engineers U.S.A. L.H. Engineers New York City
Box 45 CF missing boxes of lens glass and skylights 1873
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Portland, Oregon. Feb 3, 1873
To
Chairman Light House Board Wash, DC.
Three of the sixteen boxes of lantern are at Foulweather contain glass, the missing boxes are now six of the following numbers ten eleven twelve thirteen. Gen Michler says they are not in San Francisco the glass floor lights are also missing three weeks after these boxes reach Portland the light can be exhibited.
(illegible) good J.D.
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February 13, (187)3.
Major N. Michler, San Francisco.
Sixteen boxes and sixteen pieces Foulweather lantern, and three boxes of glass shipped by Ocean Queen from New York in March last. Bill of lading sent to Williamson and received by you. Three boxes containing parts of lantern are missing, and must be in San Francisco. Let Winship hunt(?) them up and inform Robert and Board of result. Suspend all payment for freight.
Charge to L. H. Board
10
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