Pages That Mention Department of Commerce and Labor
Correspondence of LH board 1901-1910
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Department of Commerce and Labor OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Washington
1053 September 17, 1907.
Gentleman: In accordance with the Board's indorsement of the 14th instant, the Department accepts the resignation of Frank M. Plummer as keeper of Yaquina Head Light-Station, Oregon, $800 per annum, effective at the close of September 30, 1907.
Yours very respectfully, Lawrence O. Murray Assistant Secretary.
The Light-House Board.
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Department of Commerce and Labor LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT OFFICE OF ENGINEER, 13TH DISTRICT PORTLAND,OREG. Sept. 4, 1907.
The Light-House Board, Washington, D.C.
Sirs: I have the honor to report that the main gallery railing on the tower at Yaquina Head Light-Station is so badly corroded and wasted as to be unsafe. It is proposed to renew this railing at an estimated cost of $225.00 per detailed estimate herewith, all new work being galvanized. Authority is respectfully requested to carry out this work by hired labor and purchase of necessary materials under existing regulations. The cost to be paid from funds no on hand belonging to the appropriation, Repairs & Incidental Expenses of Lighthouses, 1906. I hereby certify that, in my opinion, this method is the most economical and advantageous to the Government. Respectfully yours, SW Rocooler??? Lieut. Col., Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., Engineer 13th Light-House District.
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Department of Commerce and Labor LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT OFFICE OF INSPECTOR, 13TH DISTRICT PORTLAND, OREG. No.34-55. 3 September, 1907.
The Light-House Board, Washington.
Sirs. Herewith is forwarded resignation of Frank M. Plummer, Keeper of Yaquina Head Light Station, Oregon, with recommendation that it be accepted, effective at the close of business on 30 September, 1907. Very respectfully, Or. Soo.??? P.J. Werlick Commander, U.S.N., Light-House Inspector.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Telegram
4PO HO C 31 Collect Govt Portland, Ore, June 28, 1907.
Light-House Board,
Washington, D.C.
No bids received from local mills lumber for Yaquina head request telegraphic authority for open market purchase not to exceed one hundred eighty dollars.
835am June 29, 1907
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Department of Commerce and Labor Light-House Establishment Office of Engineer, 13th District Portland, Oreg. May 25, 1907
1 Inclosure
The Light-House Board, Washington, D.C.
Sirs:
I have the honor to report that the fences and windbreaks around the dwellings at Yaquina Head Light-Station, Oregon, are decayed and beyond repair. The estimated cost of their renewal is $480.00, per detailed estimate herewith.
Authority is respectfully requested to carry out this work by hired labor and purchase of necessary materials under existing regulations. The cost to be paid from funds now on hand belonging to the appropriation, Repairs & Incidental Expenses of Light-Houses, 1907.
I hereby certify that, in my opinion, this method is the most economical and advantageous to the Government.
Respectfully yours,
S.W. Roessler
Lieut. Col., Corps of Engineers, U.S.A. Engineer 13th Light-House District.