p-3 letters HM Roberts 1872-1875

Very Respectfullly,

George H. Elliot

Major of Engineers Engineer Secretary

Major H.M. Robert Corps of Engineers L.H. Engineer Portland, Oregon

January 20 2

Sir:

I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter (which was unsigned) of the 22nd December last, reporting contract for metal work for Cape Foulweather Light House tower awarded to Oregon Iron Works Company, ???

Very Respectfully,

??? H. Elliot Major of Engineers Engineer Secretary

Major H.M. Robert Corps of Engineers L.H. Engineer Portland, Oregon

January 30th 2

Sir:

There have been sent you by this days' mail two copies of the contract for the iron work for Cape Foulweather light house. One of the copies should be at once sent tot he contractors for their guidance and one retained in your office.

Very Respectfully,

??? H. Elliot Major of Engineers USA Engineer Secretary

Major W.H. Robert Corps of Engineers L.H. Engineers 13th Dist. Portland, Oregon

RG 26 RECORDS OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD

LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE

LETTERS SENT BY THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT AND LIGHTHOUSE BOARD, APRIL 1851 - FEB. 1907

FEB. - MARCH 1872

BOX 40 NC-31 ENTRY 32

February 28 2

Sir:

Upon further consideration of your recommendation of the 30th September last, that the contractor for construction of the Keeper's dwelling at the Cape Foulweather Light Station be allowed an extension of sixty days time from the first day of July next, the Board has decided to allow the contractor the extension asked - that is, until the 28th day of August next.

Very respectfully,

Major H. M. Robert Corps of Engineers USA L.H. Engineer Portland, Oregon

??? H. Elliot Major of Engineers, U.S.A. Engineer Secretary