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- Geographic Location: Kingston
- Geographic Location: Grimsby
- Geographic Location: Oswego Canal
- 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 America
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 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
- Letter from OSWEGO
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 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 - The Flood at Mud Lock
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 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 Lock 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 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 Lock 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 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
- Communication 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 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 1829
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 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 Boatmen 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 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
- Promissory Note, February 2, 1812 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, three years after the date. Witness Will Crooks. A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, three … - Promissory Note, February 2, 1813 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, four years after the date. Witness Will Crooks. A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, four … - Promissory Note, February 2, 1811 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate. Paid in full. Witness Will Crooks. A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate. Paid … - Promissory Note, February 2, 1814 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, five years after the date. Witness Will Crooks. A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, five … - Promissory Note, February 2, 1815 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, six years after the date. Witness Will Crooks. A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, six … - Promissory Note, February 2, 1816 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 36 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, seven years after the date. Witness Will Crooks. A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 36 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, seven … - Certificate of Achievement- John Pettit, March 26, 1825
A certificate of achievement for John Pettit, Esq. of Grimsby for undertaking the task of carrying dispatches throughout the Niagara Region on behalf of Major Glegg and the military in April 1813. Pettit came to Upper Canada following the revolutionary war and, during the war, carried dispatches between various places … A certificate of achievement for John Pettit, Esq. of Grimsby for undertaking the task of carrying dispatches throughout the Niagara Region on behalf of Major Glegg and the military in … - Medical Discharge Certificate- Isaac Smith, November 4, 1812
A medical discharge from military duty for Isaac Smith. Confirmed by Dr. Robert Kerr and John [J]. Taylor, attest by Lieut. Jonathon Pettit and signed by [G. Fairbel]. Smith was discharged from military duty during the War of 1812 because he had lost his right eye. A medical discharge from military duty for Isaac Smith. Confirmed by Dr. Robert Kerr and John [J]. Taylor, attest by Lieut. Jonathon Pettit and signed by [G. Fairbel]. Smith was … - Military Receipt of Pay- Captain Henry Nelles to other Regiments under Command of Grimsby Residents
A receipt of pay, dated June 2, 1814, from Captain Henry Nelles (1789-1841) to other companies within the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia. This Regiment was known to have been involved in the Battles of Queenston Heights and Lundy's Lane. Two handwritten pages are stained with brown age spots … A receipt of pay, dated June 2, 1814, from Captain Henry Nelles (1789-1841) to other companies within the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia. This Regiment was known to have … - Memorandum of Pay and Allowance due to Captain H. Nelles
A memorandum of pay and allowance due to Captain H. Nelles (1789-1841) from May 23-31 1814 and July 1st to last 1815. It also states pay due for six months while he was a prisoner of war from December 1812 to May 1813 at Fort Erie. Nelles was a Captain … A memorandum of pay and allowance due to Captain H. Nelles (1789-1841) from May 23-31 1814 and July 1st to last 1815. It also states pay due for six months …
