Jones Point (Virginia)

District:	5th
Inspector:	Commo. Dornin, Inspector 5th District
Location:	Alexandria, VA
Date of Report:	09/15/1870
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Inclosures to Premises / Type of Fence:	Enclosed by picket fence.
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Means Used for Support of Lantern:	Lantern on Keeper's dwelling
Number of Separate Lights:	1
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Ladders / Cleaning Arrangement:
Curtain Hooks / Hanger:	None required.

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Order of Apparatus:	5th
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Light Characteristic:	Fixed white
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Does Apparatus Revolve?:	False
Is There a Revolving Belt?:	False
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Lamp Description:	Lens of 5th order lighted by gas from City works.
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Area Cultivated:	None
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Lamps:	Regulation clock in good condition.

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Miscellaneous Remarks:	There is a general repair necessary to bldg & outhouses, also repairs to buoy shed which is in a dilapidated condition. Bldg., out houses etc are vey much in need of paint, & house reqs. lightning conductor, also a Rod lamp.

Lantern:	In very good condition.
Illuminating Apparatus:	Lens is in good order & very clean.
Service Lamp:
Oil:
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Plate Glass:	In good condition, 1 pane broken.
Lens Cover:	Cover is on clean; clean; made of linen ticking & kept in one of the rooms below when not in use.
Lantern Curtains:	2 sets clean made of linen ticking put up & taken down at proper time.
Carillon or Alarm Bell:	None required.
Rod Lamp:	There is no rod lamp.
Dwelling:	Very good.
Stairway and Landing:	They are clean.
Inside of Tower:
Glazing of Dwelling:	Good condition.
Improvements Needed:	A lightning conductor is needed, & a general repair to bldg & outhouses.
Outhouses:	Bad condition.
Boathouse:
Grounds:	Good condition. They are neatly kept.

Does Keeper Understand the Use and Care of
Lens:	Lens is never touched improperly.
Lantern and Trap Doors:	Door fits properly.
Watch or Trimming Room:
Lucernes or Matches:
Heater:
Ventilation:	Keeper understands use of ventilators & how to air bldg.
Dome:	They are painted according to Instructions. There is no lightning Conductor to the bldg.

Keeper Appearance:	Keeper is neat & tidy
Keeper Interested in Duties:	He does
Keeper Capacity for Duties:	Keeper shows good capacity & wishes to gain all information.
Keeper Understanding of Regulations:	He seems to understand the Rules & Instructions & wishes to conform to them.
Keeper Complaints:
Keeper Family:
Keeper Name:	Benjamin Greenwood
Keeper Age:	Young
Keeper Present or Absent:	He was present.
Number of Assistants:	None allowed.
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Did Principal and Assistant Keepers Accompany the Inspector?:	Keeper attended me throughout the bldg during my inspection.

Account Books
Daily Expenditures Posted:	None
Quarterly Returns on Hand:	None
Receipt and Expenditure Accounts Kept:	None
Shipwreck and Vessels Passed Book:	None kept
Regulations, Instructions, and Directions
Rules and Regulations Copies:	None
Instructions and Directions Copies:	None
Placard Directions Copies:	None
Notice to Visitors Copies:	None
Summary of Duties:	None
Index of Instructions:	None
Guide for Mixed Paints:	None
Directions for Purifying Water:	None
Placards Easily Visible:
Books Easily Accessible:	None
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