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1880 BIG SODUS POINT LIGHTHOUSE LAKE ONTARIO DOCUMENT REPAIR & SUPPLIES D P HEAP
From our archive of 19th century Great Lakes lighthouse documents: This document is for painting the lining of the Sodus Point Lighthouse with materials needed. The document indicates the work was performed by J. Wickham& Sons in July 1880 In 1824 Congress appropriated $4.500 to construct a lighthouse tower and keeper's residence at Sodus Bay. A year later Ishmael D. Hill, a veteran of the War of 1812, was appointed as its first keeper. By 1869 both structures had deteriorated to the extent that Congress appropriated $14,000 to build a second lighthouse to replace the original tower. This second stone Lighthouse Building, with its attached Tower and Fresnel Lens, was completed in 1871 and became the residence of Sodus Lighthouse Keepers for the next 80 years. This same Lighthouse is still preserved in excellent condition, and has ... morebeen run as a Maritime Museum by the Sodus Bay Historical Society in accordance with an agreement and lease from the Town of Sodus since 1984. From our archive of Great Lakes Lighthouse papers. David P. Heap served in the Civil War as a first Lieut in the Engineer Dept. He wrote several books on the subject. Condition is as seen: Very good. About 10 1/4 x 8 1/4
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1872 SAUGERTIES LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER DANIEL CROWLEY PAY DOCUMENT HUDSON RIVER
This is another from our Hudson River lighthouse keepers documents and is the pay voucher for Daniel Crowley who was appointed keeper by Abraham Lincoln in 1865. He remained keeper until 1873 and was replaced by his wife Kate Crowley who served until 1885. The document we believe was completely filled out by Crowley himself including adding the signature of Chester A. Arthur. Superintendant of Lights who would later become President of the United States The SAUGERTIES LIGHTHOUSE during the period of this original document still stands today. It was built in 1867-68 to replaced the original light of 1837-38. It lies at the mouth of the Esopus creek on the Hudson River. Close to the town of Saugerties. The light was abandoned around 1955 and left to deteriorate. Plans were made to demolish the structure but was saved through the efforts of ... moreRuth Reynolds Glunt. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and completely restored. Today it is a tourist sight and a popular Bed and Breakfast. The document is in excellent condition and measures 6 1/2 x 8 1/4 lm3vhp.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bjw%60%3Elm3vhp-1413dcb5c76-0x101-
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1872 SANDS POINT LONG ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER JOHN W SEAMAN PAY DOCUMENT
A rare and original lighthouse keepers pay voucher for John W. Seaman at SANDS POINT Long Island 1872 SANDS POINT LIGHTHOUSE is the third oldest lighthouse still standing on Long Island. The existing lighthouse tower was built in 1838 with the keepers house from 1867 during the period when John Seaman was keeper. John W. Seaman was appointed keeper in 1866 and served until his death in 1895. He did almost get sacked when the inspector found the keepers dwelling crowded with boarders and no doubt was receiving illegal income. The inspector called for his immediate dismissal but he managed to keep the position. The light was deactivated in 1894 but reactivated after a massive local opposition to its closing. A large mansion was built on a plot of land next to the light by a Mrs Belmont who in 1927 sold the mansion and lighthouse to William ... moreRandolph Hearst for $400.000. The Hearsts lived in the keepers house and used the mansion for guests. Hearst put the property up for sale after he was spending more time at his castle at San Simeon, California. Hearst couldn't sell it and turned it over to the bank. Today the tower and keeper's house remain in good shape The document is in excellent condition and measures 6 1/2 x 8 1/4
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1877 CAT ISLAND MISSISSIPPI LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER SIDNEY WILKINSON PAY DOCUMENT
From our archive of southern Mississippi Lighthouse documents. This one is for CAT ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE and Keeper Sidney Wilkinson. Sidney Wilkinson was appointed principal keeper of the new CAT ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE in 1871. The original lighthouse built in 1831 is said to have been doomed from the start because of inferior construction and was in a state of constant repair. During the Civil War the light was abandoned after the Confederates burned it. The new lighthouse was built in 1871. This light was destroyed by fire in 1961 This document is signed by Wilkinson as principal keeper. Condition is good. Some splits at fold. Edge toning and slightly wrinkled. 6 7/8 x 8 5/8
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1872 ROHA HOOK HUDSON RIVER LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER JOHN D BAILEY PAY DOCUMENT
From our archive of Hudson River lighthouse documents is this original keepers pay voucher for John D. Bailey of ROHA HOOK light. Dated 1872. Among the Hudson River lights. Roha Hook has to be one of the most obscure lights. We could find almost nothing about this lighthouse, when it was built or much of anything. It was located near Hudson New York south of Albany on an island. It appears that around 1895 it was replaced by a beacon stake. John D. Bailey was keeper for several small lights on the Hudson including Coeyman's Bar. Five Hook Island and New Baltimore. It appears he managed these all at the same time. The document is in excellent condition and measures 6 1/2 x 8 1/4
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1870 LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT: H K HINKLEY CLERK INSPECTORS PAY AT PORTLAND ME OFFICE
From our New England Lighthouse archive is this payment voucher of H.K. HINKLEY who was the clerk at the U.S. Lighthouse Establishment office located at Portland Maine. Hinkley also served for a time as interum lighthouse inspector Condition is good as seen. Does have some light staining on the lefthand edge. 6 1/2 x 8 3/8
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1860 LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT MATERIALS & REPAIRS AT HENDRICKS HEAD LIGHT
THIS PRE CIVIL WAR LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT DATED OCTOBER 1860 IS FOR THE BOARDING OF WORKERS REPAIRING THE HENDRICKS HEAD LIGHTHOUSE BY THE KEEPER. EPHRAIM PINKHAM AND FOR BRICKS USED IN THE REPAIRS. THE DOCUMENT IS SIGNED BY PINKHAM. PINKHAM WAS PRINCIPAL KEEPER OF THE HENDRICKS HEAD LIGHT FROM 1859-61. CONDITION VERY GOOD 7 X 8 1/2
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1869 MAINE LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT NEWSPAPER AD FOR MARINERS FREDERICK ROBIE
FROM OUR ARCHIVE OF EARLY LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENTS IS THIS 1869 DOCUMENT FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING NOTICE TO MARINERS PUBLISHED OVER TWO MONTHS IN THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS. THE CONTENT OF THE AD IS NOT REVEALED BUT. IS LIKELY A WARNING TO MARINERS THAT BUOYS OR OTHER WARNING DEVICES MAY BE MOVED OR NOT PRESENT. THE DOCUMENT IS SIGNED BY FREDERICK ROBIE AS TREASURER. WE WONDER IF THIS IS THE SAME FREDERICK ROBIE WHO BECAME GOVERNOR OF MAINE IN THE 1880S. IF NOT THEY COULD BE RELATED. CONDITON VERY GOOD 7 X 8 1/2 g.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bjw%60hquvg%3Eg-147d2292539-0x10b-
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1869 MONHEGAN LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT ELISHA B. DAVIS ASSISTANT KEEPER'S PAY VOUCHER
From our archive of early lighthouse documents is this rare pay voucher for Elisha B. Davis as assistant keeper of the famous MONHEGAN Lighthouse. The document is signed E. B. Davis as well as Mrs. B. Humphrey and F.F. Humphrey as witness The Humphreys have always been associated with Monhegan Lighthouse. Joseph was head keeper in 1861 but died in December leaving his wife to take over. She was assisted by Elisha B. Davis and after she retired in 1880. Her son in law took over and her son Fred was assistant. Condition is very good. 6 1/2 by 8 1/4
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1869 LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT WORK ON 10 SPAR BUOYS BY JOHN SEAL PORTLAND MAINE
From our archive of early Maine lighthouse documentsis this document for cutting down and putting irons on 10 spar buoys by John Seal Jr. Signed by Seal and by Lighthouse Inspector. Hull. Condition very good with some edge toning. `4`.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B%3E%604%60-148760cab33-0x10a-
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1870 DOCUMENT: H K HINKLEY'S SERVICES AS CLERK PORTLAND MAINE LIGHTHOUSE OFFICE
This Maine lighthouse document from the Portland office of the Lighthouse Establishment is for H.K. Hinkley who was the clerk. It was he who kept all the records for the district including filling out the documents which were then signed by the superintendant and inspector. Condition very good. 6 1/2 x 8 1/4
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1870 MAINE LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS
This Maine lighthouse document from Portland is a general accounting of the U.S. Lighthouse Establishment's for total expenditures for January and March 1870. These would include pay for the keepers and any repairs and supplies needed. It is signed by Israel Washburn Superintendent of Lights. Condition good. 6 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches.
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1860 LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT: PAY FOR CLERK SERVICES AT BOSTON LIGHTHOUSE OFFICE
This pre-Civil War lighthouse document from Boston is made out to M.C. Dunnier. His pay, who served as the clerk for the U.S. Lighthouse Establishment office in Boston. He was responsible for filling out all the accounts and forms to be signed by the Lighthouse Engineer Charles Turnbull. Condition: Very good. 6 1/2 x 8 1/4
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1869 ST. JOSEPH LIGHTHOUSE MICHIGAN DOCUMENT: PREPARING WOODWORK FOR LIGHT
From our collection of Great Lakes lighthouse documents: Over the next few days we will be posting a series of ST. JOSEPH LIGHTHOUSE documents recording services and supplies used to repair the light. This over sized document is dated August 14 1869 and made out to Preston& Pfaff for planing lumber and molding for repairs and improvements to the lighthouse. It is signed by them as well as by Col. J.B. Wheeler Major of Engineers. 13 x 8 1/4. Condition is good. The St. Joseph Lighthouse was originally built in 1832. That light was replaced in 1859 by a two story keeper's dwelling with a square light tower rising from the roof. It was discontinued in 1886 but re-established it's use in 1889.
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1870 MAINE LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT PAINT SUPLS FOR ISLE OF SHOALS & HENDRICKS HEAD
This 1870 Maine Lighthouse document is for paint supplies furnished to the ISLE OF SHOALS lighthouse off Portsmouth and HENDRICKS HEAD light house by Charles Fobes Condition as seen. Good 6 1/2 x 8 1/4
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1870 SAN FRANCISCO LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT: CAST IRON 3RD CLASS BUOY SINKERS A.MUIR
This original early California lighthouse document is for cost for 3 cast iron sinkers for 3rd class buoys manufactured by the A. Muir& Co. The A. Adam) Muir& Co. were shipsmiths and were located on Battery St. San Francisco. Notice the document shows that the price was lower if payed in gold coin rather than notes. Bears a nice 2 cent revenue stamp. The document bears the signature of Commodore Alfred Taylor: During the Mexican War he served aboard the frigate Cumberland. He was with Commodore Perry aboard the USS Mississippi in the expedition to Japan. In 1861 he commanded the USS Saratoga and captured the famous clipper Nightingale which had become a slave ship. During the Civil War he commanded the flagship USS Susquehanna and was commandant of the Boston Navy Yard. In 1869 he was appointed Lighthouse Inspector and sent to San ... moreFrancisco. Finally appointed Rear Admiral in 1872. He died in 1891 and is buried in Portsmouth NH Condition as seen. Excellent. 6 1/2 x 8 1/4
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1860 LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT: SERVICES AS MESSENGER & WASHER AT BOSTON OFFICE
From our archive of New England Lighthouse documents is this pre-Civil War example for payment due to Timothy Hegarty for his services as messenger as well as washing for the engineer's office. Signed by Hegarty as well as Charles N. Turnbull. Lighthouse Engineer. Condition: Good with aging and right side a little rough as seen. 7 x 8 3/8
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1877 HALF MOON SHOAL LIGHTHOUSE TEXAS DOCUMENT: FIREWOOD FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE
From our archive of southern lighthouse documents is this early example from the HALF MOON SHOAL light. Galveston Texas for an order for firewood purchased. Document is signed by F. Winfree who could not write his name. So made his mark“X” Also signed by C.M. Schoonmaker USN Commander. Who was inspector of the 8th Lighthouse District and former Civil War naval commander. The light station was built in 1854 on Half Moon Shoal in Galvaston Bay. Decommissioned during the Civil War. The lighthouse was returned to service in 1868 and provided hazard warnings until the disastrous 1900 storm, when a steamship broke free from its mooring and drifted into the structure, destroying it and killing keeper Charles K. Bowen. Condition: Overall good. some wrinkling. Toning. 7 x 8 ¼” NOTE: The grey pattern in the pictures does not appear in the document. ... moreThat is an effect from the scan
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1870 MAINE LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT REPAIRING WORK FOR LIGHTHOUSE STEAMER TENDER IRIS
This interesting 1870 Maine Lighthouse document is for a series of repairs on boiler and supplies furnished by the Quinn& Company for the steamer IRIS. The"IRIS" actually served the Union during the Civil War. It is signed by Quinn& Co. Hull, Lighthouse Inspector and J. Washburn Jr. Superintendant of lights for the district. The Quinn Company was founded by James Quinn(1817-1905) They were a major firm making ship and locomotive boilers as well as work for the Lighthouse Establishment Condition as seen. Good 6 1/2 x 8 1/4
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1869 POINT BETSY LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT ENGINEER'S TRAVEL EXPENSES TO INSPECT LIGHT
This early Great Lakes lighthouse document dates 1869 and is for travel and board expenses incurred by the Lighthouse Engineer John Nader in traveling from Milwaukee to Point Betsy in order to inspect the light station. In fact the lighthouse was in need of significant repairs. The document itemizes his travels and expenses. Signed by Nader. Known today as Point Betsie. The lighthouse was built in 1858 along the shores of Lake Michigan but from the outset efforts to keep the lake from damaging the structure had to be done. 1869 was one of those periods where work had to be done. Today the lighthouse is operated by the The Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse as a tourist attraction and you can stay in the assistant keeper's quarters. Condition as seen. Good 6 1/2 x 8 1/4
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