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Filed. —?-**........................|................UNITED STAffeP^fHoAD ADMINISTRATION 25,000 E 6-14-17 ^Director Denet'al of T^ailraads* Telegram \lA:./AV SALT LAKE ROUTE Los Angeles, June 14, 1921* B. g. Galvin, Omaha, j. Boss Clark, Los Angeles. Supplementing my s-734 regarding pro bad#'over expenditure on Hew well at Las Vegas and in reference to your messages S-532 and G**998. Original estimate #4.50 for contract work covered drilling only, i'he contract was let on basis first 300 ft. at #9.33 per, next 200 ft. at #9.50 per and remaining 300 ft. at #10.60 per including casing and shoes; also when solid rock encountered #4. per hour exclusive of casing in lieu of foot unit price. Original estimate averages #6.58 per ft. compared with contract cost about 10.35 for 570 ft. to date. Shis reduces apparent disparity. V Maguire estimates will need about #1200. additional to continue drilling to depth of 700 ft. If approved will await results before submitting supplemental as if project is a success will be necessary to secure additional appropriation for piping as Indicated by APB* B**?37. W. H. Gomstock
