Correspondence of LH board 1901-1910

Department of Commerce and Labor Light-House Establishment

Office of Engineer,13th District Portland, Oreg.

April 22, 1905.

The Light-House Board, Washington, D. C.

Sirs: Replying to Board's letter of April 14, 1905, No. 2169, and referring to joint report of Inspector and Engineer of this District in response to same, as regards for an recommendation for an appropriation of $4000.00 for the construction of of a keeper's dwelling at Yaquina Head Light- Station, Oregon, I am of the opinion, from the cost of dwellings recently constructed at other stations in favorable localities, that the appropriation asked for should be increased to $5000.00 to cover increased cost of transportation and other expenses incident to the location.

Respectfully yours,

W Claupfitt ??? Major, Corps of Engineers, U.S. A. Engineer 13th Light-House District.

Department of Commerce and Labor Light-House Establishment

5 Inclosures. Office of Engineer, 13th District Portland, Oreg.

October 9, 1905.

The Light-House Board, Washington, D. C.

Sirs: Referring to Board's letter of September 14, 1905, No. 1053, authorizing repairs to dwelling at Yaquina Head Light-Station, Oregon, I have the honor to report that sealed proposals, after ten days notice, were asked for furnishing the necessary material. The proposal of Hirschberger & Sweeney of Portland, Oregon, in the sum of $131.00 being the lowest is recommended. Thte estimate of the Engineer for this work is $150.00. Owing to the smallness of the amount it is recommended that formality of contract be waived. The proposals received, together with abstract of same, are enclosed herewith.

Respectfully yours,

S.W. Roessler Major, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., Engineer 13th Light-House District.

Department of Commerce and Labor Light-House Establishment

Office of Engineer, 13th District Portland, Oreg. September 8, 1905

The Light-House Board, Washington, D. C.

Sirs: I have the honor to report that the shingling, gutters and down spouts of the dwelling at Yaquina Head Light-Station, Oregon are in need of renewal. The estimated cost of this work is $455.00 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 1906. I hereby certify that, in my opinion this method is the most economical and advantageous to the Government.

Respectfully yours, S.W. Roessler Major, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A. Engineer 13th Light-House District

Deparment of Commerce and Labor LIGHT-HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR, 13th District PORTLAND, OREG.

26 October, 1904

The Light-House Board, Washington.

Sirs. Referring to Department letter of 14 October, 1904, forwarded by Board on 18 October, 1904, File No. 1053, appointing Mr. Michael Ludescher as Second Assistant Keeper of Yaquina Head Light Station, Oregon, with pay at the rate of $550.00 per year, to take effect on 4 October, 1904, I have the honor to state that Mr. Ludescher entered duty on 13 September, 1904, as directed by my predecessor, Comdr. C. G. Calkins, U.S.N., therefore, I have to request that he receive a temporary appointment from the latter date to 3 October, 1904, inclusive.

Very respectfully, [unintelligible signature] Commander, U.S.N. Light-House Inspector