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I agree.Bracken calling on the Assistant Chief Engineer to do something about the leaking
hln000648. Union Pacific Railroad Collection, 1828-1995. MS-00397. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1gx47t72
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Repairs to Pipe Line: Las Vegas - March 11th, 1935. R-11 Mr. R. L. Adamson, Asst. Chief Engineer, Los Angeles, Calif. Dear Sir: There have been so many reports reach me since returning home in reference to the condition of the old 14-inch wooden water main from the reservoir to town. I personally made inspection of the line yesterday and find it is in a deplorable, condition. There are many very serious leaks, especially on the upper end of this line which, if not attended to at once, may mean a very heavy expenditure for line renewal. If it were possible, I would have our repairman try to handle some of this work, but at this time we are over-run with city work and he cannot be spared. About 18 months ago, a man under contract went over the entire line, rebanding and stopping all leaks. This contract work, if I remember rightly, cost us about $35 and was very satisfactory for the time being. This line is fast becoming one that will be expensive to maintain but without it we could not have a sufficient water supply for Las Vegas townsite and the yards during the summer months. Will you kindly have someone attend to this at your early convenience. Yours very truly, State Agent - Nevada.