G.H. Thomson
Room 21,
Grand Central Depot
July 1st, 1889
Theo Cooper Esq.
Dear Sir:- 
The statement ments made by me at Seabright cover the following:- 
(1) That lattice bridges (R.R) over 180 long were extant -
(2) That for 17 years past on the N.Y.C. system there were lattice bridges (exceeding 180 ft) the total length avg. to about 1400 ft.
(3)That 2 spans of 260 ft each another on the Conn. River R.R. over Conn. River at Bellows Falls Vt had been for sometime were now standing
(4)That Hawkins built one span of 215 ft. on the Brattleboro and Whitheall R.R. (This took the place of one that fell)
(5) That Hawkins built one of 193 ft span on Mass. Central R.R.
(6) That there was one in N.Y. state of 220 length

G.H. Thomson                                                 T.C.  (2)
Room 21,                          
Grand Central Depot
New York, 188
(This is Esopus Creek on the Ulster and Delaware R.R. length = 220 - len span = 231 - totla width o. to - 17'5'  This [undecipherable] just made by Supt Jones  of U. and D. R.R.  This was built by Leighton designes probably by Hilton)
(7) That others could be found (i.e. Lassig built 3 spans (he says) of 187 each)
(8) That the single track mileage on the N.Y.C. system for bridges of 100 ft and over was equal to 2 3/4 miles in round number (this cane be put a little higher) - This latter statement was in reference to your "few score" epans. The statements above noted are herewith again made and confirmed -
I intended to say some more but a [undecipherable] trouble [undecipherable] and I understand that the paper still open to discussion by letter -</P><EPB/>

G.H. Thomson                                                 T.C.  (3)
Room 21,                          
Grand Central Depot
New York, 188
I have from Hawkins a letter saying he has built 50 spoans of 100 and over ft. each -
Mr. Lassig gave ,e his mileage last Dec and I let Wellington have it, but it can'r be found in the Eaying News Office now - as W. is away
S.J. Fields of Buffalo (U. Am. Soc. C.E.) can give you some data as to the work built by the defunct Niagara Bridge Wks.
If you know of a draftsman (bridge) who will work for $100 per mo. please send him to me as I am very hard pressed for help and my best man (Wilkins) is sick and gone to [undecipherable]
Your Very truly
G.H. Thomson