1871-1900 Yaquina Head Lighthouse Letter books

Custom House, Astoria Oregon Collectors Office, May 2nd, 1872

Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Department Letter of April 17th, 1874 enclosing appointment of Jas. A. Cook 1st Asst at Cape Foulweather at a compensation of $630 per annum. Is this not a mistake, the other 1st assistants in this district got but $628. At what rate shall J. A. Cook be paid?

Very respectfully, William D. Hare Collector Honorable Joseph Henry Chairman Lt. House Board Washington D.C

at large in this district from said 21st day of 1875 until the 1st day of February 1876 at the {burned page corner} of one thousand ($1, 000) dollars per annum amounting to the sum of one hundred and fifteen dollars ($115, 10/100). I have the honor to ask if I am authorized to pay this claim and to estimate for funds to pay the same. Very respectfully Your old Servant William D Hare Collector