6377. (document) Light-House Keeper North Hammock…. April 11, 1848.
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6377. (document) Light-House Keeper North Hammock…. April 11, 1848.
Light-House Keeper North Hammock…. April 11, 1848.
Rare letter requesting appointment as Keeper:
[document – original. 7 ½” x 9 ¾” 1 page.].
“[to Hon. John A. Rackwell, House of Reps.
Treasury Department.
11 April, 1848
Sir:
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 10th inst. accompanied by a recommendation in favor of Mr. Solomon Fiske for the appointment of Keeper of the new light erecting on North Hammock …. And to inform you that it shall have exceptional consideration.
I am very respy Sir
Your obt sevt.
[initialed] W.C.Y. [McClintock Young]
Actg. Secy Tr[easury].”
#6377. $54.