11469. (document) U.S. Lighthouse Service, Twelfth Lighthouse District c.1913.
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11469. (document) U.S. Lighthouse Service, Twelfth Lighthouse District c.1913.
11469. (document) U.S. Lighthouse Service, Twelfth Lighthouse District c.1913. Original typed letter from the Office of the Twelfth Lighthouse District Inspector Lewis M. Stoddard dated July 2, 1913, titled “District Circular # 25 Fuel Supply to all keepers of Light Stations with fog signals operated by steam.” The letter was apparently given to three keepers who wrote the words “Read” and initialed it. However, we have no idea of the names of the keepers. The keeper’s initials are JPB for the Principal Keeper, EH for the 1st Assistant and JKF for the 2nd Assistant keeper. The inspector notes that it is the intention of the Lighthouse Service to deliver fog signal fuel by tender whenever possible, and directs the keepers to notify the District office when the fuel supply gets to pre-determined minimums. This is a fine opportunity to obtain nice examples of official documents at an affordable price. Quite frameable. 8” x 10½”, slight browning from age but overall good condition. (VG+). $58.