25322b. (Circular No. 83) REDUCTION OF SALARIES OF LIGHT-KEEPERS. Light-House Board. Circular No. 83 of 1889
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25322b. (Circular No. 83) REDUCTION OF SALARIES OF LIGHT-KEEPERS. Light-House Board. Circular No. 83 of 1889
25322b. (Circular No. 83) REDUCTION OF SALARIES OF LIGHT-KEEPERS. Light-House Board. Circular No. 83 of 1889. August 5, 1889. One page 8” x 10” printed Circular as issued, refers to Circular No. 38 necessitating the reduction in salaries, indicating that Congress was ill-advised as to the nature and amount of the deficit by the Light-House Board, and that Congress did make an appropriation to meet the anticipated deficit based on the facts presented to it, but said appropriation was insufficient, hence the necessity for the reduction in salaries for the fiscal year 1889. A most interesting piece that smacks of politics of the time. It appears that Congress was unwilling to accept the blame for the deficit and subsequent reduction in keeper’s salaries, and I suspect that they “suggested” to the Light-House Board that they retract earlier statements and accept responsibility for the errors. In excellent condition, near fine. (F-) (similar to above) $385 net.