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Office of Light House Inspector THIRTEENTH DISTRICT Office of Light House Inspector THIRTEENTH DISTRICT Astoria, OR Oct. 11th, 1877
Sir, In my letter of Sept. 18th asking for a stove for Cape Blanco, I would respectfully state that the word Blanco is a clerical error and should read “Foulweather”.
Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, E.C. Merriman L.H. Inspector 13th Dist.
Chairman Light House Board Washington DC
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Office of Light House Inspector THIRTEENTH DISTRICT Astoria, OR Oct. 18th, 1877
Sir, I respectfully request authority to purchase a cook stove for the use of the principal keeper at Cape Blanco Light Station, as the one he has is entirely worn out & has been in use since the light was established.
Very respectfully Your obedient E.C. Merriman Lt. Ho. Inspector 13th Dist. Chairman Light House Board Washington DC
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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