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f. Mr. V. M. Jeffers, President, V O j m Co., Omaha, S t b m k a , Bear air: October 22, 1941 Referring to O.P.M.II. work Order 1819, of May 18, UNO., authorising aft expenditure of $38,780 for improveaent of water facilities at Lae Yogas. Thus far, the two well# have been drilled, Met. 8 and 8, at a coat of $12,600. la , discussing with Mr. strong, bore today, the expected development at Lae Vegas and the additional water which will be required to eerve it. We feel that the additional facilities provided for ia the work order should be eomneaaed ee promptly as aatorial can be aasaabled and carried to a conclusion, particularly the replacement ef the present 24* weed stave pipe line between settling basin and reservoir. X estimate we will require, at least, another 1,900,000 gallons to aeeoaodato the 20% increase in houses end it it thought e large portion of tibia can be developed by Installing the power line end pumps already authorised la wo-1816, X shall appreciate your assistance la getting the work under way before Bat oriel o become mere difficult to secure end so that an additional supply of wator will bo available free Railroad soureee, whan required la tie city. lourc very truly, m m R. BRACKS* Ties President ee • Mr. 8. ft. Prater Mr. P. C. Paulsen Mr. Frank strong) W.H.J. OCT 231941