1871-1900 Yaquina Head Lighthouse Letter books

January 20 2

Sir:

I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter (which was unsigned) of the 22nd December last, reporting contract for metal work for Cape Foulweather Light House tower awarded to Oregon Iron Works Company, ???

Very Respectfully,

??? H. Elliot Major of Engineers Engineer Secretary

Major H.M. Robert Corps of Engineers L.H. Engineer Portland, Oregon

January 30th 2

Sir:

There have been sent you by this days' mail two copies of the contract for the iron work for Cape Foulweather light house. One of the copies should be at once sent tot he contractors for their guidance and one retained in your office.

Very Respectfully,

??? H. Elliot Major of Engineers USA Engineer Secretary

Major W.H. Robert Corps of Engineers L.H. Engineers 13th Dist. Portland, Oregon

February 28 2

Sir:

Upon further consideration of your recommendation of the 30th September last, that the contractor for construction of the Keeper's dwelling at the Cape Foulweather Light Station be allowed an extension of sixty days time from the first day of July next, the Board has decided to allow the contractor the extension asked - that is, until the 28th day of August next.

Very respectfully,

Major H. M. Robert Corps of Engineers USA L.H. Engineer Portland, Oregon

??? H. Elliot Major of Engineers, U.S.A. Engineer Secretary

March 3, 2

Sir:

I have to inform you that the lantern for Cape Foulweather is completed and after inspection will be shipped to your care at San Francisco, where it will remain until arrangements can be made between you and Major Robert to have it shipped direct from San Francisco to Yaquina Bay.

Very Respectfully,

George H. Elliot Major of Engineers, U.S.A. Engineer Secretary

Col. R.S. Williamson Corps of Engineers, U.S.A. L.H. Engineers San Francisco, California

March 5 2

Sir:

I have to inform you that the lantern for Cape Foulweather will be shipped to you, care of Col. Williamson at San Francisco, by the next steamer from New York.

The lantern had better remain at San Francisco till arrangements can be made between you and Col. Williamson to have it shipped direct from San Francisco to Yaquina Bay.

Very Respectfully,

George H. Elliot Major of Engineers, U.S.A. Engineer Secretary

Major H.M. Robert Corps of Engineers, U.S.A. L.H. Engineer Portland, Oregon