1871-1900 Yaquina Head Lighthouse Letter books

Office of Light-House Inspector Thirteenth District Astoria, Oregon, 10th Sept., 1875

Profefsor Joseph Henry L.L.D. Chairman of the Light House Board

Sir,

I am just in receipt of a letter from a certain Dr. Gamble of Albany Oregon in which he expresses a desire to occupy the Light House dwelling at the entrance to Yaquina Bay at a nominal rental with the understanding that he is to take care of the buildings and premises. Enclosed please find a copy of the letter from Dr. Gamble, the original of which I shall forward to General Michler, the engineer officer of this District for his information.

Very respectfully Your obedient servant

Louis Kernopff U.S.N. Inspector