John L. Smith, major. Corps of
Engineers. Design For Flynns Knoll Light Oct. 1838. War
Department. Washington, DC. 1838, Oct. 29. Detailed plan with
sections showing the foundations for Flynns Knoll Light, Governors
Island, N.Y. According to the measurements, the tower was four
inches out of round. Copper engraved by W.J. Stone, Washington,
D.C. Signed in the plate by Major Smith. Attractive for framing.
Repaired tear. Browned. I.D.#10289.
Light Houses. Report Of The
Officers Constituting The Light-House Board, Convened Under
Instructions From The Secretary Of The Treasury, To Inquire Into
The Condition Of The Light-House Establishment Of The United
States, Under The Act Of March 3, 1851. ... A. Boyd Hamilton.
Washington, DC. 1852. 8vo. 1-760 pp. 43 plates (40 fold.) In: Vol.
VI. Senate Exec. Docs. 1851-52). Tan buckram, neat. Plates show
light house apparatus including a horse-drawn light. Very nice
condition. I.D.#07942. |
