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Office of the Light house Engineer,
Thirteenth District,
Portland, Oregon July 18, 1871
Rear Admiral W.B. Shubrick
Chairman Light House Board,
Washington. D.C.
Sir:
I have the honor to submit the following report in reference to the proposed Light House at Cape Foulweather, Oregon.
1: - The Site - I would propose to put the Light House on Cape Foulweather as it was formerly called but named Yaquina Point on the latest Coast Survey Chart (See accompanying sketch)
As far as I can see and learn from seamen it is a matter of indifference to mariners which point is selected. Yaquina Point or Cape Foulweather. The difference in expense of construction is greatly in favor of Yaquina Point.
There is at present a road from Newport at the mouth of Yaquina Bay to Yaquina point. about 4 1/2 miles long. which could be put into good condition for probably $800 coin.
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