Correspondence of LH board 1901-1910

1053. 1904. YAQUINA HEAD L.STATION, continued Sheet 3.

been 1 Nov. Wrote 13th Inspr that Dept has asked for the temp appt of Michael Ludescher as second Asst. Keeper at-

5 Nov 13 Sept Dept makes appt of Michael Ludescher as Actg 2nd Asst.Keeper of-

5 Dec. 29 Nov. 13 Engr. Tran oths of office and personal question sheet of (8058)

1905---- 27 April 22 April 13 Engr. states that recmndatn for an apprn for keepers dwelling at - should be increased.

28 April 22 April 13 D.O. state that an apprn should bd made for keepers dwelling at

5 May Wrote 13 Engr asking that he scale down estimate of $5,000 for kprs dwelling at---to previous estimates in Bd's ann rept of $4,000.

13 Sept 8 Sept. 13 Engr req authority to repair dwelling at estimated cost of $455. 14 Sept. Bd. authzd. repairs at the

14 Oct 9 Oct. 13 Engr. Encloses proposals recd for furnishin material for

16 Oct Form 149 authzd. material for repairs to

27 Nov 21 Nov. 13 Inspr reports reason for delay in fwdg inspection reports of - &c(4276)

1906--- 26 Jan 24 Jan. Hon. J.M.Gearin trans letter from D.J.Maher req information rel. to lease of land at Yaquina, Oreg.

6 Feb'y Wrote Senator Gearin that matter had been refd to the 13th Engr. 6 Feb'y Letter of Senator Gearing refd by endorsement to 13th Engr. 17 Feb 12 Feb. 13 Engr writes rel to leasing light house res at 20 Feb'y Bd wrote Sen. J.M. Gearin stating that land at Yaquina Bay formerly reserved for lighthouse purposes was, in 1888, transferred to War Dept.

26 Feb 23 Feb. Hon. J.M.Gearin U.S.S. req that enclosure to his letter of 24 Jan. be returned to him 27 Feb. Wrote Hon.J.M.Gearin?U.S.S. returning letter to him from D.J.Maher. See sheet 4

1906 1053 Sheet 4

YAQUINA HEAD LIGHT STATION.

21 April 20 April Hon. J.M. Grain writes rel to L.H.Reservation at Yaquina Bay

21 April 18April War Dept. refers by end., correspondence rel to abandoned site at Yaquina Bay Ore.

24 April Dept wrote Sen. J. M. Gearin that matter of request of D. J. Maher to lease or purchase Yaquina Bay lighthouse reservation, was refd by Bd to 13 D. O. 25 April Wrote 13 D.O. and sent papers rel to request of D.J.Jaher, as to lease or sale of reservation to Engr, asking for jt report and return of papers.

26 April Recd press copy of letter of 24 April to Hon. J.M.Gearin rel to leasing of reservation

4 May 3 May Treasy Dept writes rel to use of L.H. Site at Yaquina Bay Oreg. by Life Saving Service.

(test crossed out) 8 May Dept. Grants permission to Life SAving Service to use bldgs &c.at Yaquina Bay Oreg. 6419

9 May Tele'd 13 Inspr: Life-Saving Service wish to estbaish station on old lighthouse reservation Yaquina Bay & sue present buildings. Any objections to revocable permit. Consult Engr.

10 May 10 May 13 Inspt teleg: " No objection to grant revocable permit Life Saving Service to establish station on old res. Yaquina Bay and use present buildings if proper repairs are kepp up

12 May Wrote Treas Dept. Rel. to grant permiss. to use bldgs. at Yaquina Bay for life-saving purposes. 15 May Wrote 13 D.O. rel. to granting permission to Life-Saving Ser. to sue blidgs. at Yaquina Bay.

15 May 10 May 13 Inspr confirms teleg rel to L.S. Service using bldgs

15 May 10 May 13 Inspr confirms teleg. recd from Bd rel to establishing station by L.S. Service

22 May Wrote Hon. J. M. Gearing reservation has been turned over to Life-Saving Service.

21 May 18 May Treasy. Dept ack receipt of authy to Life Saving Ser. to use L.H.Res. and buildings

23 May Recd pre ss copy of letter of 22 May to Hon. J.M. Gearin rel to reservation

7 June 1 June 13 Engr. encloses bids recd for shingles for repairs to dwelg 8 June Form 149 authzd. shingles for See sheet 5 -

1906 1053 1053 Sheet 5

YAQUINA HEAD LIGHT STATION

6 Aug 30 July R.G. Buesell req information rel to renting or leasing portion of land

7 Aug. Wrote Mr. Buesell rel to leasg or rentg part of --------reservation.

27 Aug. 22 Aug 13 Engr. req authy to repair workship &c at L.S. 27 Aug Bd. Authzd. repairs at the

11 Oct 5 Oct. 13 Engr trans bids for lumber

12 Oct Form 149 - Authzd pchs of lumber for repairs to --- $168.63

25 Oct 13 Oct. 13 Inspr req appt of H.E. Higgins as 2nd asst (10107)

1907.--

7 Mch. 4 Mch. Sen. Jonathan Bourne asks if B. F. Jones, Independence, Oreg., can secure 1/2 acre of each at Newport, Oreg., on L.H. Reservation.

8 Mch. Wrote Sen. Bourne that Yaquina Bay L.H. Reservation is udner the War Dept and Bd. cannot grant Request.

11 Mch. P.C. of lttr to Sen. Bourne.

1907

6 Apr. 3 Apr. War Dept trans letter from Chief of Engineers as to whether Dept of C. & L. has assumed control over reservation.

8 Apr. 6 Apr. Hon. Jonathan Bourne, U.S.S. asks that matter of jurisdiction of reservation be settled that Mr.Jones can secure land desired.

8 Apr. Dept wrote Sen. Bourne that matter referred to in his lttr is receiving attention.

10 Apr. Dept. Wrote Sec. of War giving status of old light-house site at Yaquina Bay, Ore.

11 Apr 8 Apr Press copy of letter to Sen. Bourne.

12 April. Dept Wrote Hon. Jonathan Bourne, statg that it is not advisable in opinion of Light-House Board either to sell or lease--- 13 Apr Press copy of letter to Secy of War dated 10 Apr from Dept 15 Apr 12 Apr Press copy of letter to Sen. Bourne rel inadvisability of selling or leasing reservation.

30 Apl. 29 Apl. Dept trans lttr from Sen Bourne dated 27 Apl urging further consideration of req to allow B.F.Jones to lease portion of Yaquina L.H. Re??? See Sheet 6

Y.H. 11. Department of Commerce and Labor LIGHT-HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT 4 Inclosures.

Office of Engineer, 13th District Portland, Oreg. December 16, 1907.

The Light-House Board, Washington, D.C. Sirs: Referring to Board's letter of September 12, 1907, No. 1053, authorizing repairs to lantern railing at Yaquina Head Light-Station, Oregon, I have the honor to inclose herewith three original proposals received in response to circular letter of Dec. 4, 1907.

The Lowest Proposal received, that of the Westerman Iron Works, of Seattle, Wash., in the sum of $128.40, is reasonable and the firm known to this office to be responsible. I would recommend that I be authorized to accept this bid.

Abstract of proposals in inclosed herewith. Proposals were mailed to the following firms:

Westerman Iron Works, Seattle, Wash., Northwestern Iron Works, " " The Moran company, " "

Respectfully yours, S.W. Rocasler ??? Lieut. Col., Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., Engineer 13th Light-House district.

Abstract of sealed proposals received in response to circular letter of December 4, 1907, for Galvanized Iron Work for Tower Railing at Yaquina Head Light-Station, Ore.

Name Address Bid. Westerman Iron Works, Seattle, Wash. $128.40 The Moran Company, " " 171.45 Northwestern Iron Works, " " 151.00

I certify that the above is a true abstract of all bids received.

[unintelligible signature] Lieut. Col., Corps of Engineers, U. S. A., Engineer 13th Light-House District.

Office Light-House Engineer, Thirteenth District, Portland, Oregon, December 14, 1907.