U. S. Lighthouse Establishment Original Letters of Receipt
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U. S. Lighthouse Establishment Original Letters of Receipt
Official Treasury Department, Office of the Light-House Board, handwritten communications on Official Stationary Form No. 127. These originated from the correspondence file, District Inspector, Fourth Light-House District. All bear official letterhead, are stamped with official Light House Inspector’s stamp and dated and many are signed by George W. Coffin, Naval secretary. Quite interesting, containing various items regarding Light-Vessels, L. H. Tenders, construction projects, keepers, supplies, budgets or other items of interest.
This is a fine opportunity to obtain nice examples of official documents at an affordible price. Quite framable. 8″ x 10½”, slight browning from age but overall good condition.
6221. From Commander George Coffin to Comdr. J. J. Reed, Inspector 4th Light-House District advising of receipt of Report of Operations for October. Dated November 5, 1889. $16.
6217. From Commander George Coffin to Comdr. J. J. Reed, Inspector 4th Light-House District advising of receipt of communication relating to Signal Service, or Life Saving Stations near Light-House Reservations. Dated November 6, 1889. $18.
6216. From Commander George Coffin to Comdr. J. J. Reed, Inspector 4th Light-House District advising of receipt of communication relating to the characteristic of the fog signal at Fort Mifflin, Pa. Dated October 4, 1889. $18.
6215. From Commander George Coffin to Comdr. J. J. Reed, Inspector 4th Light-House District advising of receipt of communication and copy of letter from the U. S. Attorney relative to claim of ‘Viola’. Dated October 22, 1889. $18.
6177. From Commander George Coffin to Comdr. J. J. Reed, Inspector 4th Light-House District advising of receipt of communication requesting copies of the International Code. Dated September 19, 1889. $18.
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