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- Letter from Charles Fitzpatrick to Wilfrid Laurier, May 26, 1878Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919) was Canada's eighth Prime Minister, holding office 1896-1911. Laurier was born in St. Lin, Quebec. He received a law degree from McGill University in 1864, and practiced law in Montreal and Arthabaskville from 1864-1896. Wilfrid Laurier was Liberal party leader from 1887 until his death in 1919. …Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919) was Canada's eighth Prime Minister, holding office 1896-1911. Laurier was born in St. Lin, Quebec. He received a law degree from McGill University in 1864, and practiced …Wilfrid Laurier University Library
- Letter of S. Wright to Amos WrightA letter of Stephen Wright to Amos Wright (22 Oct. 1878).A letter of Stephen Wright to Amos Wright (22 Oct. 1878).Richmond Hill Public Library
- Invoice to James Pate from Edward Sang and Sons Nurserymen and Seed Merchants, October 25 1876Invoice to James Pate for 18 gooseberries and 8 blackcurrants from Edward Sang and Sons Nurserymen and Seed Merchants - .66 pounds. Invoice was sent October 25, 1878.Invoice to James Pate for 18 gooseberries and 8 blackcurrants from Edward Sang and Sons Nurserymen and Seed Merchants - .66 pounds. Invoice was sent October 25, 1878.County of Brant Public Library
- Marquette Monument Association, Letter, 1 July 1878Marquette Monument AssociationMarquette Monument AssociationMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 17 May, 1878*Rouge River, Detroit*Rouge River, DetroitMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Sat., 11 May, 1878A fairly detailed description of a Great lakes overnight passenger steamer of the late 1870's. The boat, CITY OF DETROIT (US#125662) was one of the very few sidewheelers of composite construction ever built. She was named CITY OF THE STRAITS in 1893 and served the D & C until sold …A fairly detailed description of a Great lakes overnight passenger steamer of the late 1870's. The boat, CITY OF DETROIT (US#125662) was one of the very few sidewheelers of composite …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 31 May, 1878Times were bad on the lakes as well in 1877, with as much as 1/3 of the fleet lying idle.Times were bad on the lakes as well in 1877, with as much as 1/3 of the fleet lying idle.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 31 May, 1878The propeller City of Toledo, which touched here last night on her way down, had on board 150 coops of wild pigeons.The propeller City of Toledo, which touched here last night on her way down, had on board 150 coops of wild pigeons.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 31 May, 1878A GEOLOGICAL EXCURSION. - Almost every summer a geological excursion starts from Cleveland for a trip along the south shore of Lake Superior, returning by the north shore. Arrangements have been made for such an excursion this year, and the steamer Keweenaw has been engaged for the ...A GEOLOGICAL EXCURSION. - Almost every summer a geological excursion starts from Cleveland for a trip along the south shore of Lake Superior, returning by the north shore. Arrangements have …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Tue., 4 Jun, 1878ARGO was US#362.ARGO was US#362.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 29 Jun, 1878ANOTHER STEAMBOAT. - Capt. S. B. Grummond has added another vessel to his already large fleet. The new craft is a side-wheel steamboat, one of the largest of its kind ever on Western waters. She has been under construction for the past year and a half, but so quietly has …ANOTHER STEAMBOAT. - Capt. S. B. Grummond has added another vessel to his already large fleet. The new craft is a side-wheel steamboat, one of the largest of its kind …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 13 Jun, 1878THE GRACE GRUMMOND. - Captain Grummond has decided to drop the present name of the steamer Search, and name her after his daughter, a lovely little Miss of five years. Hereafter the craft will be known as "Grace Grummond." The vessel is now nearly ready for excursion parties. She is …THE GRACE GRUMMOND. - Captain Grummond has decided to drop the present name of the steamer Search, and name her after his daughter, a lovely little Miss of five years. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 15 Jun, 1878Capt. Grummond owned a successful fleet of tugs and wreckers in the Detroit area, but this was his first foray into the excursion business. The iron-hulled SEARCH, a former U.S. survey vessel which helped conduct the first full U.S. survey of the Great Lakes, had been renamed once before. When …Capt. Grummond owned a successful fleet of tugs and wreckers in the Detroit area, but this was his first foray into the excursion business. The iron-hulled SEARCH, a former U.S. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 5 Jun, 1878The John Roach referred to is probably the noted political essayist of New York (1813-1887). Roach wrote books and essays and made speeches regarding U.S. commerce during the 1870's and 80's.The John Roach referred to is probably the noted political essayist of New York (1813-1887). Roach wrote books and essays and made speeches regarding U.S. commerce during the 1870's and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Joseph Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 23 March 1878The Goodrich Transportation Company. The arrangements of the Goodrich Company for season of 1878 are as follows: Steamer Chicago (side-wheel), West Shore Route, Chicago to Ahnapee - B. Sweeney, commander; Edson W. Dorsey, first officer; Cowen, engineer; Henry Pates, ...The Goodrich Transportation Company. The arrangements of the Goodrich Company for season of 1878 are as follows: Steamer Chicago (side-wheel), West Shore Route, Chicago to Ahnapee - B. Sweeney, commander; …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Joseph Herald (St. Joseph, MI), Saturday, 21 September 1878The Loss of the Schooner Mary. The following account of the loss of the schooner Mary, off New Buffalo, is given in the Chicago Inter-Ocean of Monday: New Buffalo, Mich., Sept. 13. - As you have already announced, the schooner Mary was lost on the night of Sept. 9. ...The Loss of the Schooner Mary. The following account of the loss of the schooner Mary, off New Buffalo, is given in the Chicago Inter-Ocean of Monday: New Buffalo, Mich., …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 26 Mar, 1878NEW WRECKING MACHINE. - Capt. Wm. Foster, of Cleveland, has invented a machine for raising sunken ships. The power employed is the inflated pontoon system, with an entirely new and inexpensive apparatus, made of three-ply canvas-rubber. A full outfit of 200 pontoons, capable of ...NEW WRECKING MACHINE. - Capt. Wm. Foster, of Cleveland, has invented a machine for raising sunken ships. The power employed is the inflated pontoon system, with an entirely new and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), Fri, 29 Mar, 1878A NEW WRECKING PONTOON. - Saturday afternoon a test of the lifting power of Capt. William Foster's new patent pontoon for raising vessels was tested in the old river bed, and proved to be a great success - even greater than the inventor himself had anticipated. To make the experiment …A NEW WRECKING PONTOON. - Saturday afternoon a test of the lifting power of Capt. William Foster's new patent pontoon for raising vessels was tested in the old river bed, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 9 Apr, 1878CUSTOMS REPORT. - The following are the abstracts relating to this customs district, as contained in the report of the collector of customs recently sent to the Treasury Department for the quarter ending March 31, 1878. Class No. of ...CUSTOMS REPORT. - The following are the abstracts relating to this customs district, as contained in the report of the collector of customs recently sent to the Treasury Department for …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Post and Tribune (Detroit, MI), 30 Mar, 1878THE ST. CLAIR CANAL. - The following regulations for the government of vessels passing through the St. Clair Flats Canal are established by authority of the Secretary of War as necessary for the proper protection of the banks of the canal from injury. All concerned will please take ...THE ST. CLAIR CANAL. - The following regulations for the government of vessels passing through the St. Clair Flats Canal are established by authority of the Secretary of War as …Maritime History of the Great Lakes