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BRANCH OF OPERATION. 

 OFFICE OF MAINTENANCE. 



A "Pair" of Buffalo Grips- 

 There seems to be a difference of opinion among Forest officers as to what consti- 

 tutes a pair of Buffalo grips. The word "pair" as applied to a Buffalo grip is used in 

 the same sense as when applied to scissors Or pliers and means one instrument. 



Steel "F. S." Dies 



The property clerk at Ogden, Utah, now has a supply of steel " F. S." dies (sepa- 

 rate dies for marking curved surfaces), which can be secured on requisition. . 



OFFICE OF ENGINEERING. 



Form 99 to Show Projects on which Improvement Fund is Expended 



All supervisors are requested to read carefully the fourth note on page 66 of the 

 Field Program for September and to prepare" Form 99 in accordance with the 

 instructions contained therein. 



Project Ledger 



Attention is called to the last paragraph of the general instructions for the Project 

 Ledger. The statement showing the work accomplished and its cost in detail should 

 be forwarded in duplicate to the Office of Engineering at Ogden. 



Swinging 1 Tree Insulators 



On several of the Forests swinging tree insulators have been incorrectly used. The 

 line wire should pass through the large hole in the center of the insulator, and one 

 end of the tie wire should be fastened around the groove. 



Purchase of Stoves as Separate Project 



Purchases of stoves for use in houses on ranger stations are considered as separate 

 projects. When a purchase has not been authorized, an increase in authorization or 

 transfer should be requested, to cover the cost. 



Estimates for Projects on Ranger Stations 



In preparing estimates for projects on ranger stations, it will facilitate their approval 

 if the supervisors will state whether or not the stations have been withdrawn. 



OFFICE OF ORGANIZATION. 



Circular Letter "OO" of August 19 



A typographical error occurred in Circular Letter " OO" of August 19. Keference 

 was made to Circular Letter of July 7; this should have read July 1. In connection 

 with the circular of August 19, the attention of supervisors is called to the fact that 

 only the stamp for travel is to be placed on the Form 99. All other stamps relating 

 to accounts should be placed on the face of the voucher. 



