2992. (documents) Transferring, promoting and appointing Mr. Charles F. Allen as Keeper of the Light stations at Humboldt Light Station, Point Hueneme Light Station, Point Conception Light Station, California, c.1890’s.
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2992. (documents) Transferring, promoting and appointing Mr. Charles F. Allen as Keeper of the Light stations at Humboldt Light Station, Point Hueneme Light Station, Point Conception Light Station, California, c.1890’s.
Lot of original U.S. Lighthouse Service, Letters of Appointment as Keeper, Humboldt Light Station, Point Hueneme Light Station, Point Conception Light Station, California, to Charles F. Allen c.1890’s.
2992b. (document) Original official Treasury Department document promoting and appointing Mr. Charles F. Allen as keeper of the light station at Point Hueneme, California. The document is dated April 6, 1894, and features his new rate of pay and the acting secretary’s (Curtis) signature. It is stamped as received by the Light House Board, April 7, 1894. Charles F. Allen was a lighthouse keeper on the West Coast at stations including Humboldt Bay and Point Hueneme, California for thirty-eight years. For 15 years he was keeper at the big government station at Point Conception. Size: 8” x 10 ½” on official letterhead Form No. 13. Light expected wear, some wear at folds, misc. occasional light foxing. (VG-). $148.
2992c. (document) Original official Treasury Department document transferring, promoting and appointing Mr. Charles F. Allen as keeper of the light station at Point Hueneme, California. The document is dated January 23, 1894, and features his new rate of pay and the acting secretary’s (Curtis) signature. It is stamped as received by the Light House Board, January 24, 1894. Charles F. Allen was a lighthouse keeper on the West Coast at stations including Humboldt Bay and Point Hueneme, California for thirty-eight years. For 15 years he was keeper at the big government station at Point Conception. Size: 8” x 10 ½” on official letterhead Form No. 82. Light expected wear, some wear at folds, misc. occasional light foxing. (VG-). $148.
2992d. (document) Original official Treasury Department document promoting and appointing Mr. Charles F. Allen as acting first assistant keeper of the light station at Humboldt, California. The document is dated October 8, 1892, and features his new rate of pay and the acting secretary’s (Spaulding) signature. It is stamped as received by the Light House Board, October 10, 1892. Charles F. Allen was a lighthouse keeper on the West Coast at stations including Humboldt Bay and Point Hueneme, California for thirty-eight years. For 15 years he was keeper at the big government station at Point Conception. Size: 8” x 10 ½” on official letterhead Form No. 82. Light expected wear, some wear at folds, misc. occasional light foxing. (VG-). $148.
2992e. (document) Original official Treasury Department, Office of the Light-House Board document advising Keeper Charles F. Allen at Point Hueneme Light Station that on the last inspection his station was “found to be in excellent condition”, and commending him for his faithful and interested service. Letter is signed in hand by W. Maynard, Naval Secretary. Charles F. Allen was a lighthouse keeper on the West Coast at stations including Humboldt Bay and Point Hueneme, California for thirty-eight years. For 15 years he was keeper at the big government station at Point Conception. Size: 8” x 10 ½” on official Treasury Department, Office of the Light-House Board letterhead. Light expected wear, some wear at folds, misc. occasional light foxing. (VG-). $225.
2992f. (document) Original official Treasury Department document absolutely appointing Mr. Charles F. Allen as first assistant keeper of the light station at Humboldt, California. The document is dated November 10, 1892, and features his new rate of pay and the acting secretary’s signature. It is stamped as received by the Light House Board, November 11, 1892. Charles F. Allen was a lighthouse keeper on the West Coast at stations including Humboldt Bay and Point Hueneme, California for thirty-eight years. For 15 years he was keeper at the big government station at Point Conception. Size: 8” x 10 ½” on official letterhead. Light expected wear, some wear at folds, misc. occasional light foxing. (VG-). $148.
2992g. (document) Original official Lighthouse Service document reinstating Mr. Charles F. Allen as keeper at the light station at Point Conception, California. The document is dated June 11, 1915 and notes that he is to report by June 30th to accept the transfer of the station from Keeper Hussey. Letter is signed in hand by Superintendent A. C. Anderson, San Francisco. Charles F. Allen was a lighthouse keeper on the West Coast at stations including Humboldt Bay and Point Hueneme, California for thirty-eight years. For 15 years he was keeper at the big government station at Point Conception. Size: 8” x 10 ½” on official Lighthouse Service letterhead. Light expected wear, some wear at folds, misc. occasional light foxing. (VG-). $138.