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Letter from Thomas J. Farnham to Secretary of War, Washington (copy)

The file consists a transcript copy of a letter from Thomas A. Farmham, dated January 4, 1840 at Oahu Sandwich Islands (Hawaii), to J.R. Poinsett, the Secretary of War in Washington. In it Farnham gives detailed information of the activities of the Hudson's Bay Company in Oregon Territory (present day Oregon and Washington). The letter is accompanied by a certificate issued by the Department of State on July 12, 1898, certifying that it is a true copy of a document from the files of the Department of State.

The "tent city" on the southwest spit of James Island

The item is a black and white photograph taken in early September 1915. It shows the James Island "tent city".

The "tent city" on the southwest spit of James Island, was used to house workers during World War 1, TNT construction days and in early days of operation before other housing facilities [were] available. In following week "city" was doubled in size. Trestle walkway on right. No power available so candle and oil lamps were used. Water beneath trestle about 15 feet deep.

Construction camp

The item is a black and white photograph taken in 1915. which shows the "tent city" construction camp on James Island.

Showing start of trestle to island 300 feet away, about 15' depth of water between spit and island.

Tents on west spit

The item is a black and white photograph taken between August 15 and 25, 1915 showing the tents on west spit.

We pitched tents on west spit to accommodate 400 men who we had on the job 10 days after I arrived. Note, no power line on spit in left pasture. Top picture (#30) taken after power line in.

Bi & tri nitrating house

The item is a black and white photograph taken in 1915. It shows the bi and tri nitrating house.

Ready to operate. Note all pipe lines, power lines and fume lines, note also safety shoots.

Graining house

The item is a black and white photograph of the graining house taken in 1915.

In this building TNT was given final wash and "grained" ready to pack.

Box packing house

The item is a black and white photograph taken in 1915. It shows the box packing house.

In this house, T.N.T. was screened and packed in 100 lb. boxes ready for shipment. Each box was worth $100.

Toloul store house

The item is a black and white photograph taken in 1915. It shows the Toloul store house.

Ready for two 8' x 30' tanks (see incline picture).

Waste acid house

The item is a black and white photograph taken in 1915. It shows the waste acid house.

Note rolls of lead ready and forms in house.

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