Monthly Archives: August 2016

Capt. William Tippitt’s History of the Lee Line sited the Memphis Appeal Jan. 3, 1868 “A change has taken place in management of Str. NATOMA Capt. James Lee , formerly of DAN ABLE in Memphis & Vicksburg trade, will be … Continue reading →

These receipts are 2 of 4 recent finds dating to the early history of the Lee Line.  Both show James Lee Sr. my great great grandfather as Captain.    The clerks signature Lee would have been Stacker Lee who is listed … Continue reading →

The page below from Capt. William Tippitt’s History of the Lee Line recounts the clash and competitive spirit between the Lee Line and the St. Louis and New Orleans Anchor Line.  The JAMES LEE “Took the Horns” (deer antlers – … Continue reading →

My new friend Jeff Wilkes of Savannah TN gave me this great old picture.   Jeff has an amazing collection of St. Louis and Tennessee River Packet items.  This picture was cropped from the original which is a stereoscopic card. … Continue reading →

This historical account was sent to me by Nancy Buchant whose father died along with my uncle Jim and 47 other young American men August 1, 1944.  The Captain in charge was told by a young French boy that if … Continue reading →