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- The First Propellers at Kingston"Before 1841 propeller-driven steamboats were virtually unknown on the Great Lakes. Suddenly, that summer, propellers (as they came to be better known) began to enter the waters of Lake Ontario at Kingston. Before the Vandalia appeared on her trial trips in late November, at least four propellers had made their …"Before 1841 propeller-driven steamboats were virtually unknown on the Great Lakes. Suddenly, that summer, propellers (as they came to be better known) began to enter the waters of Lake Ontario …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Diary in AmericaVol. 1 Chapter XII Set off for Oswego in a canal boat; it was called a packet-boat because it did not carry merchandise, but was a very small affair, about fifty feet long by eight wide. The captain of her was, however, in his own opinion, no small affair; he …Vol. 1 Chapter XII Set off for Oswego in a canal boat; it was called a packet-boat because it did not carry merchandise, but was a very small affair, about …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Letters on the Natural History and Internal Resources of the State of New York[Extracts from: "Letters on the Natural History and Internal Resources of the State of New York" By Hibernicus (DeWitt Clinton) New York, 1822] Page 22 Letter V. Montezuma, July, 1820 My Dear Sir, In my voyage on ...[Extracts from: "Letters on the Natural History and Internal Resources of the State of New York" By Hibernicus (DeWitt Clinton) New York, 1822] Page 22 Letter V. Montezuma, July, 1820 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Flood at Mud LockOswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 17 Mar 1862 The Flood at Mud Lock-- Mud lock (No.4) on the Oswego Canal, which is in process of rebuilding, is submerged by the high water which sets back into it from the Oswego river. The foundation of the new lock was completed and secured on Saturday night, and about one-third of …Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 17 Mar 1862 The Flood at Mud Lock-- Mud lock (No.4) on the Oswego Canal, which is in process of rebuilding, is submerged by the high water which sets back into it from …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Mud LockOswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 18 Mar 1862 Mud lock. We are glad to learn from the Syracuse Standard that affairs at Mud Lock are not as bad condition as was supposed. The coffer dam is not materially injured by the pressure of water, but measures have been taken to strengthen the work. The whole labor of bailing …Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 18 Mar 1862 Mud lock. We are glad to learn from the Syracuse Standard that affairs at Mud Lock are not as bad condition as was supposed. The coffer dam is not materially …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Condition of Mud LockOswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 20 Mar 1862 The Condition of Mud Lock-- The Syracuse Journal make a favorable report of the condition of Mud Lock. It says: A visit to Mud Lock yesterday afternoon showed us that the current reports of the condition of the work there were highly exaggerated. The flood was more severe in the …Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 20 Mar 1862 The Condition of Mud Lock-- The Syracuse Journal make a favorable report of the condition of Mud Lock. It says: A visit to Mud Lock yesterday afternoon showed us that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Letter from OSWEGOOswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 9 May 1832 FOR THE PALLADIUM Mr. Carpenter: I would beg leave to draw the attention of the people to the situation of the Oswego Canal, through the medium of your paper. I have just seen one of our townsmen, who informs me, that the tow-path is in some places very considerably ...Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 9 May 1832 FOR THE PALLADIUM Mr. Carpenter: I would beg leave to draw the attention of the people to the situation of the Oswego Canal, through the medium of your paper. I …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- CommunicationOswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 23 Apr 1825 Communication ___ Mr. Lord, - I understand that some of your neighbors are making a great noise about what they and their Clintonian Legislature have done to improve navigation of the Oswego river, that is, if long dull stories can be said to make a great noise. I expect ...Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 23 Apr 1825 Communication ___ Mr. Lord, - I understand that some of your neighbors are making a great noise about what they and their Clintonian Legislature have done to improve navigation of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Geneva Gazette (Geneva, NY), 27 May 1829The Oswego Canal is finished and in successful operation. The first line boat passed the locks into the harbor on the 11th. Two elegant packet boats run daily from Syracuse to Oswego, where the steam boat Ontario touches regularly on her trips from Ogdensburgh and Niagara up and down the …The Oswego Canal is finished and in successful operation. The first line boat passed the locks into the harbor on the 11th. Two elegant packet boats run daily from Syracuse …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Winter Life of Canal BoatmenEvening Recorder (Amsterdam, NY), 27 Dec 1911 Winter Life of Canal Boatmen ____ Hundreds of Navigators of the Line Live in New York During the Closed Season - Curious Facts About the Industry. ____ A few days after the canals tributary to this port are closed for the season hundreds of owners of canal boars ...Evening Recorder (Amsterdam, NY), 27 Dec 1911 Winter Life of Canal Boatmen ____ Hundreds of Navigators of the Line Live in New York During the Closed Season - Curious Facts About the Industry. ____ A few days …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- KP TelescopeCover states: The K.P. Telescope “printed by and for the men in Kingston Penitentiary”Cover states: The K.P. Telescope “printed by and for the men in Kingston Penitentiary”Grey Roots Museum & Archives
- Tax Receipt(Condition: Good. Slight tear on top right corner)(Condition: Good. Slight tear on top right corner)Leeds & Thousand Islands Public Library
- Parish register of Kingston Upper Canada, 1785-1811Contents include: Introduction: The First Rector, The First St. George's Church, The Benefactors, Notes on the Benefactors, Church Wardens, Vestry Men, Pewholders 1794-1811, Clerks and "Saxtons"; Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals, Index, Additions and Corrections. There are also illustrations of the First St. George's Church, Portraits of Dr. and Mrs. John Stuart, …Contents include: Introduction: The First Rector, The First St. George's Church, The Benefactors, Notes on the Benefactors, Church Wardens, Vestry Men, Pewholders 1794-1811, Clerks and "Saxtons"; Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals, Index, …
- Indentured Servant Agreement between William [Tosdevine] and Tunis Snook- Kingston, 1814An agreement for an indentured servant, dated August 1st, 1814 in Kingston, Upper Canada. It states that William [Tosdevine] of Kingston, under his own free will and with the consent of his father Peter [Tosdevine] (also from Kingston), agreed to become an apprentice/servant for Tunis Snook of Kingston. The length …An agreement for an indentured servant, dated August 1st, 1814 in Kingston, Upper Canada. It states that William [Tosdevine] of Kingston, under his own free will and with the consent …
- Bill of Account Between Lieut. Leonard and Dr. Jonas Abbot- July 19, 1814This document is a bill of account between Lieut. Leonard and Dr. Jonas Abbot in Kingston on July 19, 1814. The items listed are sugar, tea, paper, a toothbrush and brandy with a total amount of 2 pounds, 9 shilling. It is believed that Dr. Abbot owned a store in …This document is a bill of account between Lieut. Leonard and Dr. Jonas Abbot in Kingston on July 19, 1814. The items listed are sugar, tea, paper, a toothbrush and …
- Bill of Account Between Lieut. Leonard and Jonas Abbot- July 11, 1814This document is a bill of account between Lieut. Leonard and Dr. Jonas Abbot in Kingston on July 11, 1814. The items listed are sugar, paper, a toothbrush and brandy with a total amount of 1 pound, 5 shilling, 3 pence. It is believed that Dr. Abbot owned a store …This document is a bill of account between Lieut. Leonard and Dr. Jonas Abbot in Kingston on July 11, 1814. The items listed are sugar, paper, a toothbrush and brandy …
- Bill of Account between Mr. Leonard and Jonas Abbot- 1814This document, dated 1814, is a bill of account between Mr. Leonard and Dr. Jonas Abbot, in the amount of 2 pounds, 2 shilling, 1 ½ pence. The document is signed "for Jonas Abbott John Smyth". It is believed that Dr. Jonas Abbot owned a store in Kingston. Mr. Leonard …This document, dated 1814, is a bill of account between Mr. Leonard and Dr. Jonas Abbot, in the amount of 2 pounds, 2 shilling, 1 ½ pence. The document is …
- Evening Report of the 10th Company, 104th Regiment, Kingston- July 24, 1814This document, dated July 24, 1814, is an evening report of the 10th Company, 104th Regiment, in Kingston. Names included on the document are Sergeant Benway and Peter Davy.This document, dated July 24, 1814, is an evening report of the 10th Company, 104th Regiment, in Kingston. Names included on the document are Sergeant Benway and Peter Davy.
- Bill of Account to Lt. Leonard- July 14, 1814This document, dated July 14, 1814, is a bill of account to Lieut. Leonard of the 104th New Brunswick Regiment in the amount of 0.19.4 from Peter Smith. Lt. Leonard is believed to be the son of a British loyalist that fled to New Brunswick following the American Revolution. The …This document, dated July 14, 1814, is a bill of account to Lieut. Leonard of the 104th New Brunswick Regiment in the amount of 0.19.4 from Peter Smith. Lt. Leonard …
- Letter to Lieut. Tom Leonard from M.L.- December 1814This letter was written to Lieut. Tom Leonard in Kingston, Upper Canada from M.L. (possibly a family member) on December 1814. It discusses family concerns about his illness and the hope that he might write to them soon. It also mentions Col. Drummond's kindness to send updated letters to the …This letter was written to Lieut. Tom Leonard in Kingston, Upper Canada from M.L. (possibly a family member) on December 1814. It discusses family concerns about his illness and the …