1871-1900 Yaquina Head Lighthouse Letter books

M.M.B.

June 27, 1901

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

OFFICE OF THE LIGHT-HOUSE BOARD

Washington, 21 June, 1901.

1053.

Commander W. P. Day, U. S. N.,

Inspector 13th L. H. District,

Portland, Oreg.,

Sir:

Referring to your joint report of 11 June, 1901, and previous correspondence, the Board states that it find itself unable to permit Mr. John Anderson to land his fish boat on the light-house reservation at Yaquina Head, Oreg.

Respectfully, (illegible) Captain, U. S. N.,

Naval Secretary.

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RECORDS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

Lighthouse Service

LETTERS SENT TO DISTRICT INSPECTORS AND ENGINEERS, 1852-1910

Press Copies

Thirteenth District Inspector Jul. 1, 1899-Jun. 30, 1900 V1. 717 Jul. 1, 1900-Dec. 31, 1900 V1. 758

Box 257 NC-31 Entry 23

Treasury Department Office of the Light-House Board Washington, D.C. 5 Oct. '99

Commander W.L. Field, U.S.N. Inspector, 13th Light-House District, Portland, Oregon,

Sir:

The recommendation in the annual report of the Engineer of the 13th Light-House District, that a keeper's dwelling be erected at the Yaquina Head, Oregon Light-Station, was considered by the Board at its session on 2 Oct. '99, when it was decided that the Board should recommend in its own annual report that an appropriation of $4,000 should be made for this purpose.

Respectfully,

Thomas Perry Captain, U.S.N., Naval Secretary.

RG 26 RECORDS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

Lighthouse Service

LETTERS SENT TO DISTRICT INSPECTORS AND ENGINEERS, 1852-1910

Press Copies

Thirteenth District Inspector Jul. 1, 1897-Jun. 30, 1898 V1.631 Jul. 1, 1899-Jun. 30, 1899 V1.677

Box 256 NC-31, Entry 23

Treasury Department, Office of the Light-House Board, Washington, D.C.

15 Sept. '98

Comdr. John C. Morong, U.S.N. Inspector 13th L.H. Dist., Portland, Ore.

Sir:

The annual report of your inspection of Yakina* Head, Ore., Light-Station, made 1 Aug. '98, has been received.

In answer to the 84th question- "Does the keeper make any complaints as to the incapacity or inattention of the assistant keepers?" you reply "Yes, regarding 2d Assistant Keeper, Harry S. Littlefield, who the Keeper says is physically unable to perform his duties. This I found to be true."

In all such cases where you have to report keepers for incapacity or inattention it is the desire of the Board that in addition to the statement you make in your report you should write a letter to the Board, making a full statement of the case, with recommendation as to the course which should be taken. In the case of Assistant Keeper Littlefield, the Board requests your recommendation as to his transfer and reduction in pay, or his

*should have been Yaquina