1871-1900 Yaquina Head Lighthouse Letter books

Office of Light House Inspector THIRTEENTH DISTRICT Office of Light House Inspector THIRTEENTH DISTRICT Astoria, OR Oct. 11th, 1877

Sir, In my letter of Sept. 18th asking for a stove for Cape Blanco, I would respectfully state that the word Blanco is a clerical error and should read “Foulweather”.

Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, E.C. Merriman L.H. Inspector 13th Dist.

Chairman Light House Board Washington DC

Office of Light House Inspector THIRTEENTH DISTRICT Astoria, OR Oct. 18th, 1877

Sir, I respectfully request authority to purchase a cook stove for the use of the principal keeper at Cape Blanco Light Station, as the one he has is entirely worn out & has been in use since the light was established.

Very respectfully Your obedient E.C. Merriman Lt. Ho. Inspector 13th Dist. Chairman Light House Board Washington DC

authority for making the payment.

Very respectfully

Engineer Secretary

Comdr. E.C. Merriman U.S.N. Inspector 13th L.H. District Astoria, Oregon

Cape Foulweather

Purchase of a cook stove authorized

September 29th 7

Sir:

Your letter of September 18th asking authority to purchase a cook stove for the use of the principal Keeper at the Cape Foulweather Light Station, Oregon, has been received.

In reply I have to say that you are authorized to purchase a cook stove for the purpose named and that you may refer to this letter by date on your vouchers as authority for paying therefor.

Very respectfully, ??? Naval Secretary

Comd'r E. C. Merriman, U.S.N. Insp'r 13th L.H. District Astoria, Oregon

Cape Foulweather New Dungenness

Cook stoves ??? auth'z.

Sept. 11th 8

Sir:

Referring to your letter of Aug. 29th, I have to say that the Board authorizes you to purchase two cook stoves and fixtures, one for the assistant keeper's quarters at Cape Foulweather and the other for the assistant keeper's quarters at New Dungenness light-station, in accordance with your request.

Very respectfully, ??? Engineer Secretary.

Comd'r E.C. Merriman U.S.N. Inspector 13th LH District Portland, Oregon