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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-31/the-horrific-accident-that-created-the-regulatory-state This Bloomberg article details the Federal Governments involvement in regulating the steamboat industry as a result of horrific steamboat MOSELLE explosion April 25, 1838.

The Memphis Commercial Appeal Mid-South Memories January 1, 2013 reported: January 1913 More than 200 whiskered hoboes and tramps, gathered from all quarters of the city by the Associated Charities, will leave Memphis this afternoon aboard the John Lee, chartered … Continue reading →

 The VERNE SWAIN pictured above was purchased my by great uncle Peters Lee after the liquidation of the Lee Line in 1926.  Peters Lee along with my grandfather S Rees Lee Sr. in 1916 purchased the REES LEE and the … Continue reading →

Proclamation of Thanksgiving October 3, 1863 By the President of the United States A Proclamation The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are … Continue reading →

The Memphis Commercial Appeal October 31, 2012 Mid-South Memories: October 31, 1887 “A report spread like wildfire throughout the city that an unidentified housewife had boarded the Somerville accommodation train, brandishing a shotgun and announcing that she was bound for … Continue reading →

Mid-South Memories from the Memphis Commercial Appeal Nov. 7, 2012 100 years ago Nov. 7, 1912:  “The steamer, Peters Lee, will arrive this morning after being tied to the bank at Caseyville, Ky., for almost a month.  She will be … Continue reading →

          Since most Lee Line silverware is at the bottom of the Mississippi River, I was very happy to see this fork listed on EBay and was able to add it to my collection of 2 … Continue reading →

The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported on October 16, 1887 the following: As might have been expected the huge crowd in the city for the visit of President and Mrs. Cleveland proved to be a rich harvest for the pick-pockets and … Continue reading →

This past Saturday, Jose and Jennifer Valazquez hosted the Harsson family descendants along with my wife and myself at the unrenovated house.  The James Lee House property was first deeded to Seth Wheatley January 25, 1839 who deeded the property … Continue reading →

Mid South Memories Memphis Commercial Appeal Sept. 14, 1912 “A pure water plant, the only one of its kind in the South, is being installed at the Bohlen-Huse Ice Co. on Court, according to the president B.G. Lee.  When in … Continue reading →