1871-1900 Yaquina Head Lighthouse Letter books

Cape Blanco Light Sta. Or. $195.00 Cape Foulweather “ “ “ $152.00 Shoalwater Bay “ “ “ $158.00 Ediz Hook “ “ “ $90.00 New Dungenness “ “ “ $98.00 Smith Island “ “ “ $85.00 Point Wilson “ “ “ $83.00

A report on the necessity for these surveys was submitted by me Dec. 5th 1882 in compliance with request from the Board.

With the results of these surveys and the maps and notes of the other light stations in the district now on file, it is intended to compile a uniform set of charts showing in detail the topographical features and location of all structures at each station. The charts to be about 24 by 36 inches in size and as far as possible on the same scale.

Office of Light-House Engineer, THIRTEENTH DISTRICT Portland, Oregon, August 12th, 1883

To the Chairman Of the Light-House Board, Washington, D.C.

Sir: In compliance with the Board’s letter of June 15th, 1883, requesting certain information concerning the apparatus of first order lights in this district, I have the honor to forward herewith the desired information for Cape Foulweather, Tillamook Rock, Cape Disappointment and Cape Flattery Light Stations. The only other first order light in this district is at the Cape Blanco station, the information for which will be forwarded as soon as it is received from the stations.

Very respectfully,

Office of Light House Inspector THIRTEENTH DISTRICT Office of Light House Inspector THIRTEENTH DISTRICT Astoria, OR Oct. 11th, 1877

Sir, In my letter of Sept. 18th asking for a stove for Cape Blanco, I would respectfully state that the word Blanco is a clerical error and should read “Foulweather”.

Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, E.C. Merriman L.H. Inspector 13th Dist.

Chairman Light House Board Washington DC

Office of Light House Inspector THIRTEENTH DISTRICT Astoria, OR Oct. 18th, 1877

Sir, I respectfully request authority to purchase a cook stove for the use of the principal keeper at Cape Blanco Light Station, as the one he has is entirely worn out & has been in use since the light was established.

Very respectfully Your obedient E.C. Merriman Lt. Ho. Inspector 13th Dist. Chairman Light House Board Washington DC

(Appointment Records) Yaquina Bay

Keeper - Vol 2 Appointments.

Charles H. Pierce - July 26, 1871 Disc. Oct 1, 1874

(Pierce Appointed as Keeper Cape Blanco -aft Nov 3 1874)