1871-1900 Yaquina Head Lighthouse Letter books

January 18 (187)3

Sir: The following telegram was yesterday sent you:

"With Woodruff's letter to Williamson, of April first last, was sent a list of contents of sixteen boxes and sixteen pieces. All the parts you report as missing were included. Telegraph to Michler for the list. You must have made some mistake. If this will delay lighting beyond first of March, inform the Board."

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

Very respectfully, George 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

March 5 2

Sir:

Please to have the lantern for Cape Foulweather (reported by Ames & Co. of Chicopee, Mass. to be ready) inspected, and if up to the requirements of the contract, see that it is shipped at the expense of Ames & Co. on board steamer for California. The boxes should b e marked "Major H.M. Robert, Care of Col. R.S. Williamson, Light House Engineer, San Francisco, California", and the bill of lading sent to the latter.

Very Respectfully,

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

Col. J. C. Woodruff Corps of Engineers, U.S.A. L.H. Engineer New York City

March 5 2

Gentlemen:

In reply to your letter of the 2nd instant, I have to inform you that Col Woodruff, the Engineer of the 3rd Light House District, has been requested to have the lantern for Cape Foulweather Light House duly inspected, and if up to the requirements of the contract, to see that it is shipped on board steamer for California. The boxes will be marked "Major H.M. Robert, care of Major R.S. Williamson, Light House Engineer, San Francisco, California".

Very respectfully,

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

Ames Man. Company Chicopee, Mass.