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 7 2

Sir:

In reply to your letter of the 6th instant, I have to request that you will advise the Board when the lens for Cape Foulweather Light House is sent to San Francisco. The lens should be sent to "Major H.M. Robert, care Major R.S. Williamson, San Francisco" ???.

You will please notify the Board in all cases where lenses are sent.

Very respectfully,

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

Lt. Col. I.C. Woodruff Corps of Engineers U.S.A. L.H. Engineers New York City

Mar. 8 2

12th ???; enclosing Oath & Receipts of New LH Keeper at Yaquina LH, is received, & the receipts are sent to the LH Inspector, 12th & 13th Districts, for his office file, where you will please transmit them in every case hereafter. (this line underlined)

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

A. Henman Eg. Supt. Lights Astoria