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- One 2-page letter from McNamee & Mann, Contractors, Montreal, to Dunbar & Sullivan, Port Colborne. The letter is handwritten in black ink on white linen paper that is watermarked "Standard, Pure Linen." The letter is transcribed as follows: "15th Jany. 1902 Messrs. Dunbar & Sullivan Buffalo, N.Y. Dear Sirs 'In the American Co. Abbey Salts' A company has been formed in London, England, to take over and control the American Co. in which American Co. you hold $6500.00 in stock and on full owning terms. They exchange your $6500 in American Co. and give you stock in English Co. with a stock bonus of 25% this makes £1630 Stg. [Sterling] Also a cash bonus of 20% on $6500 = $1300. All our firm have accepted this offer and as we promised to place your firm upon same terms as we recd. we trust this will give you satisfaction. We wish you to do the following to complete the transfer - 1st Sign name of your firm upon the 2 stubs of the new scrip for £1630 Stg. and return us the stubs. You keep the scrip. 2nd Sign enclosed receipt for cheque for $1300.00 being the cash bonus of 20% and return us the receipt. 3rd Send us and order on the Quebec Bank here to deliver us the $6500.00 in American Co. scrip which was placed with the Bank merely for safekeeping. Sign all these papers before a witness and return them right away. The English Co. are only buying a sufficient nr. of shares to control the American Co. so if you do not wish to accepts one for the other you can return us the enclosed papers. The English Co. expect to pay another bonus part cash & part stock in March next - as they are selling rights to Australia & India but they will control the stock. Yours truly, McNamee & Mann."
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- "Number 4, Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co. First Mortgage, 5 Per Cent, $5000 Registered Gold Bond" (4 of 30). The bond is printed in printed in red, green, and black ink on white paper that is watermarked "Broun-Green Beaver Bond." It has a decorative engraved green border with engraved images at the top that depict Lady Liberty and other figures that represent American industry and a bountiful harvest. Black, Old-English style text shows the company name, "Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co." and lists the terms of the bond issuance and repayment. The bond has been signed by "Harris T. Dunbar, President," and "Frederick C. Slee, Secretary," and is dated March 15, 1904. The 20-year bonds were due for repayment on March 15, 1924. A round, embossed company seal is located near the lower left corner of the bond. The verso contains blank spaces which have handwritten text that show the date and name in whom the bond was registered along with the signature of the company Treasurer. Other handwritten text and notes showed subsequent bond ownership reassignments with signatures.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- One letter from McNamee & Mann, Contractors, Montreal, to Dunbar & Sullivan, Port Colborne. The letter is handwritten in black ink on white linen paper that is watermarked "Standard, Pure Linen." The letter is transcribed as follows: "21st May 1901 Messrs. Dunbar & Sullivan Port Colborne Dear Sirs As nothing has been done under the 30% option on American Abbey Salts Stock it is now off - as the scrip has been endorsed by you and is now in Quebec Bank here. They wished to hand the certificate back to us, we think it would be just as well to write us a letter authorizing the Quebec Bank to forward you this scrip or certificate to your address in Port Colborne or you can have them to keep it in their vault subject to your order. Let us hear what you wish. With kind regards, We remain Yours truly, "McNamee & Mann."
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Steamer No. 10." The drawing consists of black ink on heavy tan paper and shows plan views of two decks, a starboard side interior profile view of the hull, and two cross-section views of the hull of the proposed passenger steamship (later named Darius Cole). Some areas of the drawing have been tinted with pale green ink. The sidewheel steamship was built by the Globe Shipbuilding Company of Cleveland, Ohio. The plan was drawn at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated June, 1885.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing an Eagle Boat being outfitted within Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development, as taken from above the boat's stern. Elevated bins line the corridor. The ship's wheel has been installed mid-ship. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22376-6-12-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of showing progress made on the construction of the hull of Eagle Boat No. 41 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its port quarter. The transom, propeller shaft tunnel, and several stringers and bulkheads are in place. "25736-2-10-19, #41" is printed in the lower left corner of the recto, and "Framing complete at stern," is handwritten on the verso. The photo is mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers attaching plates to the keel of an Eagle Boat within the Ford River Rouge Complex. A coat rack and an attached shelf holding lunch pails are visible. The caption, "Plating at Keel as seen from stern," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22268-5-31-18 with a number 5 written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting close-up view of workers riveting a keel during the manufacture of an Eagle Boat inside of the Ford River Rouge development. A tool belt with tools is in the foreground. Another Eagle Boat under construction is in the background. Verso: "Detail of assembly." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22170-5-21-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B," under construction. Men are picturing installing glazing on the sides of the building near the building's front. Workers are present. Verso: Building front with glazing in progress (16 May 1918)". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22101-5-16-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing men manufacturing a keel for an Eagle Boat on wooden platform mounted on rails inside of the Ford River Rouge development. Small carts are in the background loaded with material. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22076-5-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
