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1870-73 Lighthouse Board Annual Reports
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Apr. 2.
From Engineer Secretary Major G. H. Elliot. To Major H. M. Robert. Corps Engineers.
Sir:
On the 18th of November 1870, the Board requested that the President reserve Lots 3 and 4 of section 8, Township 11 W, Willamette Meridian, Oregon, for purposes of a Light House at Yaquina. Subsequently, after correspondence with the Engineer of the District, (then Major Williamson) there was purchased of Lester P. and Sophronia S. Baldwin. Lots 23 and 24, Section 7; Lot 5 and N. W. 1/4 of S. W. 1/4; and S. W. 1/4 of N. W. 1/4 of Section 8, of the same Township.
Lots 3 and 4 of Section 8 have been withdrawn from sale and can be reserved on application of the Board. Will you please to state whether in your opinion the reservation of the whole or a part of this land is to be desired, or whether it should be again opened for sale.
Please to reply at your earliest convenience.
Apr. 16.
From Engineer Secretary Major G. H. Elliot. To Major H. M. Robert. Corps Engineers.
Sir:
The Engineer of the 3rd Light House District informs this office that he has shipped to you, Care of Col. Williamson, San Francisco, California, by Panama Steamer 40 boxes con-
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Sept. 25
From Naval Secretary C. S. Boggs. To Major H. M. Robert. Corps Engineers.
Sir: On your account current of disbursemints on account of general appropriations for the quarter ending June 30, 1872, you report a balance on hand of $458.55. You are requested to pay all outstanding bills incurred prior to July 1st 1872, to deposit any balance of those funds that may then remain in your hands and forward certificate of deposit and account of disbursements to this office as soon as practicable, thus closing all transactions with appropriations for the general service of the last fiscal year.
Oct. 18
From Naval Secretary Rear Adml. C. S. Boggs. To Major H. M. Robert. Corps Engineers.
Sir: Enclosed herewith please find copies of letters from Colonel I. C. Woodruff, Engineer 3rd Light House District, relative to the lantern for Cape Foulweather, which is sent you for your information.
Copy.
Office of Light House Engineer Third District. Tompkinsville, N.Y. October 17, 1872
Prof. Joseph Henry S. S. D. Chairman L.H. Board Washington, D.C.
Sir:
In reply to the Board's letter of the 15th