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I have directed Mr Case to work this house as long as it continues in order every foggy day The object being not to satisfy the steam boat owners that the trumpet is sufficient for this place but the Board as to the operation of the Roper Engine as to continuance in good order
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Mr. Ropers informs me that he will construct to one house engines for 10.00 dollars each all properly equipped
Sept - 25th 1866
Left East Port in the Steamer New England. Capt Field Recieved us very politely the Capt has heard the trumpets at Quoddy for 4 or 5 minutes which at this rate of sailing 12 miles an hour would give about a mile.  The pilot of the New England Capt. Long as he is called says he has heard

Transcription Notes:
Quoddy - name checked Some apparent markings are 'see throughs' form the following page.