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- Eber Ward to Abraham Wendell, 17 April 1836Regarding the pattern of lighting the lamps initially at 20 minutes after sunset and extinguishing at 15 minutes before sunrise in clear weather. Answering the question of how much additional oil consumed by lighting from sunset to sunrise regardless of the weather.Regarding the pattern of lighting the lamps initially at 20 minutes after sunset and extinguishing at 15 minutes before sunrise in clear weather. Answering the question of how much additional …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Letter from W.G. Keele to Hiram Capron Confirming Land SalesThis letter is a follow-up to an earlier 1835 correspondence between Keele and Capron concerning land grants. Keele reports on the progress he has made in confirming these grants, and the work remaining to be done.This letter is a follow-up to an earlier 1835 correspondence between Keele and Capron concerning land grants. Keele reports on the progress he has made in confirming these grants, and …
- Correspondence, 14 Apr 1836, Treasury Department to Abraham Wendell"Treasury Department to Abraham Wendell re Inquiry whether or not, a cargo of whitefish was eligible for duty. ""Treasury Department to Abraham Wendell re Inquiry whether or not, a cargo of whitefish was eligible for duty. "Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Correspondence, 14 Apr 1836, Treasury Department to Abraham WendallTreasury Department to Abraham Wendall re Authority to draw on Collector at New York for $1035 for expenses.Treasury Department to Abraham Wendall re Authority to draw on Collector at New York for $1035 for expenses.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Correspondence, 25 May 1836, Treasury Department to Abraham Wendell re accounts and expensesTreasury Department to Abraham Wendell re accounts and expensesTreasury Department to Abraham Wendell re accounts and expensesMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Correspondence, 01 Jun 1836, "Smith, Macy & Russell to Abraham Wendell Notice of shipments of oil and glass""Smith, Macy & Russell to Abraham Wendell Notice of shipments of oil and glass""Smith, Macy & Russell to Abraham Wendell Notice of shipments of oil and glass"Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner, Erie Packet, Correspondence, 03 Jun 1836Abraham Wendell to Mr. Foster transmitting the papers of the Erie Packet and a bill of sale left behind at Mackinac.Abraham Wendell to Mr. Foster transmitting the papers of the Erie Packet and a bill of sale left behind at Mackinac.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner, Jessie Smith, Correspondence, 30 Aug 1836"Charles R. Brush to Abraham Wendell re temporary licence for Schooner Jesse Smith, Captain Brooks, as regular papers destroyed by rats and she sails to Cleveland for repairs.""Charles R. Brush to Abraham Wendell re temporary licence for Schooner Jesse Smith, Captain Brooks, as regular papers destroyed by rats and she sails to Cleveland for repairs."Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Correspondence, 26 Sep 1836, "John Thorn to A. Wendell"John Thorn, Black River [Port Huron] to A. Wendell re Mr. Loomis and a board of Lumber from Otter Creek, Upper Canada to Chicago; won't have funds to pay the duties until delivery.""John Thorn, Black River [Port Huron] to A. Wendell re Mr. Loomis and a board of Lumber from Otter Creek, Upper Canada to Chicago; won't have funds to pay the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Correspondence, 27 Sep 1836, "E.C. Bancroft to Collector of Customs, Michillimackinac"E.C. Bancroft, Black River MI to Collector of Customs, Michillimackinac re question of whether Canadian vessels having entered at Mackinac are coasting if they deliver a cargo in Chicago.""E.C. Bancroft, Black River MI to Collector of Customs, Michillimackinac re question of whether Canadian vessels having entered at Mackinac are coasting if they deliver a cargo in Chicago."Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Correspondence, 11 Oct 1836, "Levi Woodbury to Collector of the Customs, Michilimackinac"Mr. Woodbury Secy. of Treasury to Collector of the Customs, Michilimackinac re failure to render accounts for the 2nd quarter of 1836.""Mr. Woodbury Secy. of Treasury to Collector of the Customs, Michilimackinac re failure to render accounts for the 2nd quarter of 1836."Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Schooner, George Canning, Correspondence, 13 Sep 1836"J. B. Vallee to Abraham Wendell re George Canning. Special permit to land lumber at Chicago from River Sable, Upper Canada and entered at Black River (Port Huron). Additional lumber form St. Joseph Island to Chicago by Rufus Cotton, owner of the lumber and the George Canning. Coasting Act""J. B. Vallee to Abraham Wendell re George Canning. Special permit to land lumber at Chicago from River Sable, Upper Canada and entered at Black River (Port Huron). Additional lumber …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Correspondence, 16 Feb 1836, Acceptance of bid by Michael Dousman to build Lighthouse on Pottawatamie IslandAcceptance of bid by Michael Dousman to build Lighthouse on Pottawatamie IslandAcceptance of bid by Michael Dousman to build Lighthouse on Pottawatamie IslandMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Correspondence, 16 Feb 1836, "Abraham Wendell to William M. Stevens, Chicago re Request for Quatrerly Lighthouse Report ""Abraham Wendell to William M. Stevens, Chicago re Request for Quatrerly Lighthouse Report ""Abraham Wendell to William M. Stevens, Chicago re Request for Quatrerly Lighthouse Report "Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Correspondence, 12 Mar 1836, Abraham Wendell to Thomas Fitzgerald re notice of Accounting Discrepancy in Lighthouse ReportAbraham Wendell to Thomas Fitzgerald re notice of Accounting Discrepancy in Lighthouse ReportAbraham Wendell to Thomas Fitzgerald re notice of Accounting Discrepancy in Lighthouse ReportMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Correspondence, 7 Apr 1836, Smith, Macy & Russell to Abraham Wendell"Smith, Macy & Russell to Abraham Wendell re delivery of oil and for repair of light on opening of navigation""Smith, Macy & Russell to Abraham Wendell re delivery of oil and for repair of light on opening of navigation"Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Correspondence, 9 Apr 1836, William M. Stevens, Chicago to Abraham Wendell"William M. Stevens, Chicago to Abraham Wendell re tube glass borrowed from Mackinac light house.""William M. Stevens, Chicago to Abraham Wendell re tube glass borrowed from Mackinac light house."Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Correspondence, 12 Apr 1836, Treasury Department to Abraham Wendell re various Instructions to Lightship Keeper.Treasury Department to Abraham Wendell re various Instructions to Lightship Keeper.Treasury Department to Abraham Wendell re various Instructions to Lightship Keeper.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Correspondence, 30 Apr 1836, Treasury Department to Abraham WendellTreasury Department to Abraham Wendell re lighthouse accounts and instructions to Keepers with respect to their accountsTreasury Department to Abraham Wendell re lighthouse accounts and instructions to Keepers with respect to their accountsMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Correspondence, 5 May 1836, Abraham Wendell to William M. Stevens"Abraham Wendell to William M. Stevens, Chicago re report for 1835, accounts and the new superintendent of lights ""Abraham Wendell to William M. Stevens, Chicago re report for 1835, accounts and the new superintendent of lights "Maritime History of the Great Lakes