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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, 1913
A 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 - Treasury Department, Fifth Auditor, Circular, 8 February 1833
Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Treasury Department, Fifth Auditor, Circular, 15 February 1838
Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Treasury Department, Fifth Auditor's Office, Letter, 24 September 1842
Acknowledging 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 Light Acknowledging 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 1843
Dear 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. Ward Dear 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 1837
Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Jesse Muncey to Abraham Wendell, letter, 5 April 1840
Letter explaining the non-receipt of his reports Letter explaining the non-receipt of his reportsMaritime History of the Great Lakes - Eber Ward, report of oil, Bois Blanc light, undated
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. 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 1833
I 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 1836
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 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 1842
Fifty tubes sent to Manitou Island Fifty tubes sent to Manitou IslandMaritime History of the Great Lakes - Willard Church, letter, 2 April 1844
Reporting 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 1842
Mr. 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 1837
![Major Rains To [G.] Franchere, Letter, 26 May 1837](https://images.MaritimeHistoryoftheGreatLakes.ca/images/MHGL000127733t.jpg "Major Rains To [G.] Franchere, Letter, 26 May 1837")
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 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 1838
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 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 - G. M. H. Williams to Abraham Wendell, letter, 18 July 1839
Detroit, July 18, 1839 Abram Wendell Esq. Dear Sir Capt. James Slemmen, the bearer will hand this to you. He is in command of the schooner Cambria and will touch at Mackinac with a view of getting out new papers. The Cambria was purchased by me from Enoch Jones the … Detroit, July 18, 1839 Abram Wendell Esq. Dear Sir Capt. James Slemmen, the bearer will hand this to you. He is in command of the schooner Cambria and will touch …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - John Agnew to Abraham Wendell, letter, 27 January 1838
Regarding the duties on sugar imported from St. Joseph some of which may have been made on the American side. Regarding the duties on sugar imported from St. Joseph some of which may have been made on the American side.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Letter, Harry Smith, 8 December 1913
Dear Sirs--: Received your letter of December fourth asking for a statement regarding scow owned by United States light house department that was destroyed by Str. Joe S. Morrow on August 15th. When I saw the Morrow taking the sheer I was at the watch house on end of south … Dear Sirs--: Received your letter of December fourth asking for a statement regarding scow owned by United States light house department that was destroyed by Str. Joe S. Morrow on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Letter, Henry A. Lamares to A. Wendell, 10 June 1840
June th 10 Mr Wendel I wish to let you no I was rong a bout the oyle Lues Willms told mey the cans ware haf full of oyle And wen I cum to mecher it their was only teen galens of oyle and wen the oyle burnes up you … June th 10 Mr Wendel I wish to let you no I was rong a bout the oyle Lues Willms told mey the cans ware haf full of oyle And …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Letter, Henry A. Lamares to A. Wendell, 1 July 1840
July th 1 1840 Mr Wenndell I wish to in Forim you I have shined John McKillop A Gain and have shiped [ ] ceme for the sesen I will be [ ] next trip with the Fairport. Wether per Miting I will pay you 25 dolers I have got … July th 1 1840 Mr Wenndell I wish to in Forim you I have shined John McKillop A Gain and have shiped [ ] ceme for the sesen I will …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
