The Western Union Telegraph Company

Description:

Telegram from the Western Union Telegraph Company, Port Huron, Michigan, dated May 15, 1886, to J. F. Whittemore, Vessel Agent, Bay City, Michigan. The telegram form is printed in black text on yellowed paper and has a message that is handwritten in ink that reads "Barge Hale in Turners town; Expect her in tomorrow afternoon." The verso has printed text that shows telegraph company policies.

Date Issued:

1886-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

Western Union Telegraph Company, Barges, and O.J. HALE

Subject Name:

Whittemore, J.F.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/6480ABFA-AF36-4FAD-80BB-119659401489