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RG 26 RECORDS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

Lighthouse Service

LETTERS SENT TO DISTRICT INSPECTORS AND ENGINEERS, 1852-1910

Press Copies

Thirteenth District Inspector Jul. 1, 1897-Jun. 30, 1898 V1.631 Jul. 1, 1899-Jun. 30, 1899 V1.677

Box 256 NC-31, Entry 23

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Treasury Department, Office of the Light-House Board, Washington, D.C.

15 Sept. '98

Comdr. John C. Morong, U.S.N. Inspector 13th L.H. Dist., Portland, Ore.

Sir:

The annual report of your inspection of Yakina* Head, Ore., Light-Station, made 1 Aug. '98, has been received.

In answer to the 84th question- "Does the keeper make any complaints as to the incapacity or inattention of the assistant keepers?" you reply "Yes, regarding 2d Assistant Keeper, Harry S. Littlefield, who the Keeper says is physically unable to perform his duties. This I found to be true."

In all such cases where you have to report keepers for incapacity or inattention it is the desire of the Board that in addition to the statement you make in your report you should write a letter to the Board, making a full statement of the case, with recommendation as to the course which should be taken. In the case of Assistant Keeper Littlefield, the Board requests your recommendation as to his transfer and reduction in pay, or his

*should have been Yaquina

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removal from the service.

Respectfully,

L.M. Achley

Commander, U.S.N. Naval Secretary

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Treasury Department Office of the Light-House Board, Washington, D.C. June 25, 1898

B. Two Enclosures

Commander J.C. Morong, U.S.N. Inspector 13th Light-House District, Portland, Oregon.

Sir:

Enclosed is sent you for delivery, Department letter of 23 June, '98, addressed to Mr. Harry Sherman Littlefield, appointing him Second Assistant Keeper of Yaquina Head, Oreg., light-station, with compensation at the rate of $550 a year, from date of entering on duty, in place of Mr. James B. Hermann, transferred.

There is also returned for the action of the Local Civil Service Board for the Light-House Service, the application of Mr. Littlefield on Form 1025.

Respectfully,

S.W. Achley ??

Commander, U.S.N., Naval Secretary

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