City of Seattle Records

Chambers of the Board of Aldermen

Seattle, Wash. Aug 7th 1893

To the Hon. City Council of the City of Seattle Wash.

Gentlemen: I most respectfully desire to call your attention to the inadequate fire protection enjoyed by the residents of Queen Anne. By a mere accident, serious damages have been averted, from fire, within the last week. In petitioning Your Hon. body for relief and protection, I am authorized to use the names, in a like capacity of: Hon Jno. F. Miller, Wm Philips, A. M. Brooks, Dr. Filkins, Mssrs George and John [Kinnear?], Dr. Churchill, Stinson Brothers, Col. Sheof and others.

Yours Very Resp

L. B. Hart