Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Jonathan Morgan of Portland, who had invented two unsuccessful steam boats in the 1810s sought a loan from the Ancient Landmark Lodge to enter a contest sponsored by the state of New York for a steam canal boat.
He sought the loan in 1871, which was the year he died at age 93.
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About This Item
- Title: Jonathan Morgan plea for loan for steam canal boat, 1871
- Creator: Jonathan Morgan
- Creation Date: 1871-06-13
- Subject Date: 1871-06-13
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. S-2057, Misc. Box 99/12
- Collection: Jonathan Morgan papers
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Ancient Landmark Lodge (Me.)--Records and correspondence
- Loans
- Morgan, Jonathan, 1778-1871--Correspondence
- Steamboats--New York
People
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