499 (7). Senate Doc. No. 474. May 18, 1840. 13pp. Report examining communications by Mr Henry Lapaute (French constructor of lenticular lanterns) to Mr. Davis of the Senate, subsequent to the arrival in the United States of two lenticular lights from France, to be tried at Sandy Hook and at Isle of Shoals.
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499 (7). Senate Doc. No. 474. May 18, 1840. 13pp. Report examining communications by Mr Henry Lapaute (French constructor of lenticular lanterns) to Mr. Davis of the Senate, subsequent to the arrival in the United States of two lenticular lights from France, to be tried at Sandy Hook and at Isle of Shoals.
499 (7). Senate Doc. No. 474. May 18, 1840. 13pp. Report examining communications by Mr Henry Lapaute (French constructor of lenticular lanterns) to Mr. Davis of the Senate, subsequent to the arrival in the United States of two lenticular lights from France, to be tried at Sandy Hook and at Isle of Shoals. Report chronicles observations of similar lights, operating characteristics, etc. Also includes tables of range of light, and oil consumption of many U.S. lights. $12.