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- Some Personal Experiences of Masters of the Lake Fleet of the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company Storm of November 7, 8, 9 and 10, 1913A collection of letters from freighter captains who survived the Great Storm of 1913 on the Great Lakes.A collection of letters from freighter captains who survived the Great Storm of 1913 on the Great Lakes.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Letter, 1 Mar 1847, George Ehninger to John R. LivingstonGeorge Ehninger, American Fur Company, New York to John R. Livingston, Sault Ste. Marie re: St. Mary's accounts, various bills being paid; business of cord wood with the steamers; land claims and Senator WoodbridgeGeorge Ehninger, American Fur Company, New York to John R. Livingston, Sault Ste. Marie re: St. Mary's accounts, various bills being paid; business of cord wood with the steamers; land …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Letter, John J. Deming to Adam D. Stuart, 15 June 1819A brief statement of accounts of funds advanced to Capt. Knapp, and the paperwork associated with it.A brief statement of accounts of funds advanced to Capt. Knapp, and the paperwork associated with it.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Letter, Charles O. Ermatinger, 25 June 1819Calculations on the reverse for 100 cows, 50 oxen, wages, wintering 120 head, etc.Calculations on the reverse for 100 cows, 50 oxen, wages, wintering 120 head, etc.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Letter, John J. Denning to A. D. Stuart, 16 July 1819Acknowleges $20. Gratified to hear of the seizure of the wine shipped on the Decatur. Woodbridge consented to be a candidate as a non-voting delegate to Congress.Acknowleges $20. Gratified to hear of the seizure of the wine shipped on the Decatur. Woodbridge consented to be a candidate as a non-voting delegate to Congress.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Horatio N. Throop to Capt. James Van Cleve, Pultneyville, June 17, 1877At the time, Capt. Throop was only 19 years old. His father, Samuel, drowned while endeavoring to bring in the schooner "Nancy" into Great Sodus Bay during a storm in 1819. - From a long memoir of his life in the History of Wayne County, N. Y. published in 1876.At the time, Capt. Throop was only 19 years old. His father, Samuel, drowned while endeavoring to bring in the schooner "Nancy" into Great Sodus Bay during a storm in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Treasury Department, Fifth Auditor, Circular, 8 February 1833Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Treasury Department, Fifth Auditor, Circular, 15 February 1838Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Treasury Department, Fifth Auditor's Office, Letter, 24 September 1842Acknowledging letter and estimate. Applied for payment of $1,197.94 to pay light house expenses. Plus up to $50 to clear the woods around Manitou Island LightAcknowledging letter and estimate. Applied for payment of $1,197.94 to pay light house expenses. Plus up to $50 to clear the woods around Manitou Island LightMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Zachariah Ward, letter, June 1843Dear sir Mr. Burton said he would report the whole quarter if he should it would probably be right but as he left the Island immediately I thought best to make one from he time I commenced Yours &c Z. WardDear sir Mr. Burton said he would report the whole quarter if he should it would probably be right but as he left the Island immediately I thought best to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wendell to Muncey, letter 10 January 1837Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Jesse Muncey to Abraham Wendell, letter, 5 April 1840Letter explaining the non-receipt of his reportsLetter explaining the non-receipt of his reportsMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Eber Ward, report of oil, Bois Blanc light, undated55 Galls of Winter Oil already used. 35 now on hand from the 28th of Nov. till the Lights are discontinued. there will about 5 1/2 quarts used each night. E. W.55 Galls of Winter Oil already used. 35 now on hand from the 28th of Nov. till the Lights are discontinued. there will about 5 1/2 quarts used each night. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Eber Ward to A. Wendell, 17 April 1833I Commenced Lighting the Bois Blanc Lt.house April 17th 1833. E. Ward A. Wendell esqr.I Commenced Lighting the Bois Blanc Lt.house April 17th 1833. E. Ward A. Wendell esqr.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- 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
- Eber Ward to Abraham Wendell, Letter, 1 April 1842Fifty tubes sent to Manitou IslandFifty tubes sent to Manitou IslandMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Willard Church, letter, 2 April 1844Reporting a mistake in previous December's report concerning the quantity of winter oil.Reporting a mistake in previous December's report concerning the quantity of winter oil.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Eber Ward to Abraham Wendell, Letter, 20 October 1842Mr. Orr pointed or plastered the lighthouse twice over.Mr. Orr pointed or plastered the lighthouse twice over.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Major Rains To [G.] Franchere, Letter, 26 May 1837St. Joseph's 26 May 1837 Dear Sir I was very glad to see your vessel going up yesterday there is some hopes now, as [ ] is returning here immediately I should feel obliged if you would let me have a couple of barrels of flour & a little pork …St. Joseph's 26 May 1837 Dear Sir I was very glad to see your vessel going up yesterday there is some hopes now, as [ ] is returning here immediately …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- O. Newberry & Co. to A. Wendell, letter, 16 September 1838Detroit, Sept. 16 1838 Mr. S Wendell Dear Sir. We have just received Messrs John Orr & Co letter advising us of the the seizure of the twine which we sold therefore we herein enclose to you the Bill of Purchase of the twine in N. York which arrived the …Detroit, Sept. 16 1838 Mr. S Wendell Dear Sir. We have just received Messrs John Orr & Co letter advising us of the the seizure of the twine which we …Maritime History of the Great Lakes