1871-1900 Yaquina Head Lighthouse Letter books

reef the mouth of Yaquina and passed up to Cape Foulweather inside. And again I would call your attention, and through you that of the department to the important fact that the Coast of Oregon is less supplied with lights than any other of same length. All which is most respectfully submitted Very respectfully, Your obedient servant (signed) Ben Simpson

Hon. J.H. Mitchell USS Washington DC  

immediate attention previous to the commencement of the rainy seasons. It a subsequent period swing to the condition of the roads across the mountains, and the general inclemency of the weather, no Inspections of the Light House Stations was made. Descriptions of the Stations at Point Yaquina and Cape Foulweather, compiled from the data found in this office, were furnished the Board, and transmitted by letter of January 15, 1874.

Office of the Light House Engineer Thirteenth District Portland, Oregon, May 7th, 1874

SIR: The following report of Engineer operations in the Thirteenth Lighthouse District during the month of April is respectfully submitted for the information of the Board. Cape Foulweather. Two lightning rods were put up on the Keeper’s dwelling at this station, in accordance with instructions given by the late Engineer of the District Yaquina Light Station. A lighting rod was also put up at the Keeper’s dwelling at this station by directions of my predecessor Major H M Robert. Columbia River Light Station. In compliance with the directions of the Board Proposals were invited by public advertisement in certain newspapers, dated April 8th, for building lighthouse for mouth of the Columbia River, Oregon. The bids will be opened May 11th instant; an abstract of said bids will awarded with such recommendations

Office of the Light House Engineer Thirteenth District Portland, Oregon, June 10th, 1874 SIR: The following Report of Engineer Operations in the Thirteenth Light House during the month of May, is respectfully submitted for the information of the Board. Yaquina Light Station. By direction of the Board the Officers of this District visited this station in order to examing and report as to the expediency of discontinuing the Light House located there; a special report on the subject dated May 20th, has been submitted. A detailed inspection was made and a description dated May 20th, has been submitted. A detailed inspection was made and a description of Light House Tower, Buildings, and Premises, forwarded to the Board. Cape Foulweather Station. A thorough inspection was made at this Station, and a description of Light House Tower, Builds, and Premises was forwarded to the Board. Columbia River Light Station. The bids for building the Light House at the mouth of the Columbia River, Oregon, were opened in accordance with published advertisements

Office of the Light House Engineer Thirteenth District

Portland, Oregon, September 4, 1871

Rear Admiral W.B. Shubrick Chairman Light House Board Washington, D.C.

Sir:

I have the honor to submit the following Report of Light House Operations for August, 1871.

Work done on New Light House at Yaquina Bay, Oregon. Labor furnished by Ben Simpson per contract dated June 19, 1871. Mason's work completed. Carpenter's work completed except work in placing deck plate in tower. Painter's work completed except roof. Laborers work completed except making brick walk and assisting in adjusting lantern, etc.

Work to be done at Yaquina L.H. in September -

If received, the deck plate lantern and lends are to be fitted in place.

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