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1870-73 Lighthouse Board Annual Reports
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dwelling and tower at Cape Foulweather until next Spring is approved, but the sixty days extension asked for completing the contract will be considered hereafter, and the decision will be communicated to you.
Nov. 8. (SIDE BAR) Yaquina L.H. -non arrival of chimneys for
From Naval Secretary Rear Adml. T. A. Jenkins. To Major H. M. Robert Corps Engineers.
Sir:
Your letter of the 26th October is received.
It is regretted that the box containing the chimneys for Yaquina Light House failed to arrive.
Nov. 8. (SIDE BAR) Nomination of J. T. Robert as L.H. Clerk
From Naval Secretary Rear Adml. T. A. Jenkins. To Major H. M. Robert Corps Engineers.
Sir:
Your communication of the 26th ultimo nominating Joseph T. Robert as a light house Clerk in place of David Pinkney resigned has been received, and forwarded to the Honorable the Secretary of the Treasury.
The official oath of said J. T. Robert was also received and sent to the Commissioner of Customs.
Nov. 10. (SIDE BAR) Yaquina Bay L.H. contracts with B. Simpson & J. Bien for work on- approved.
From Naval Secretary Rear Adml. T. A. Jenkins. To Major H. M. Robert Corps Engineers.
Sir:
Your letter of the 28th instant transmitting copy of letter of August 5th VC???
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instant, you are authorized to enter into contraction written tenders for material, labor and transportation for Cape Foulweather Light House, requiring an answer within ten days and sending the tenders to the most reliable parties.
There is a clause in the appropriation bill which, if passed, will hold the appropriation good for two years from the time the site is obtained and jurisdiction ceded. You will be further informed on this point after the passage of the bill.
May 21.
From Naval Secretary C. S. Boggs. To Major H. M. Robert. Coprs Engineers.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 6th instant relative to Light House reservation at Yaquina, I have to say that the 20 acres referred to should be surveyed and permanent parks planted and report should be made as to whether these 20 acres will be sufficient for the purpose.
May 24.
From Naval Secretary Rear Adml. C. S. Boggs. To Major H. M. Robert. Corps Engineers.
Sir:
Referring to your letter of the 6th instant, relative to separation of funds, I have to say that as there is still some misunderstanding between the First National Bank at Portland and the [ Treasurer of the United States, you will please inform the Cashier of the Bank, that you should be mentioned in his reports as Light House Engineer.