Lighthouse Papers of George and Abner G. Gilbert
Appointment of George Gilbert as keeper of the lighthouse at Horse Shoe Reef,6 29 Mar. 1871, and two letters to him from the custom house, Buffalo, informing him of an increase in his salary; a circular regarding uniforms for lighthouse employees, 3 June 1884; a letter to Abner G. Gilbert from the Office of U.S. Light-House Board, Washington, 24 Nov. 1886, authorizing his employment as mate of the L.H. Tender Haze; and other letters to him from the Office of Light-House Inspector, Tenth District, Buffalo, N.Y., 1886-1900, concerning personnel issues.