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
Subject Topic:
Western Union Telegraph Company, Barges, and O.J. HALE
Subject Name:
Whittemore, J.F.
Format:
Telegram
Rights:
No Copyright - United States
URL:
http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/6480ABFA-AF36-4FAD-80BB-119659401489