The Sale of the Steamer “Leviathan - 1865

REEDER, FITZGERALD, GALYORD

Posted By: Cheryl Locher Moonen (email)
Date: 6/23/2016 at 10:27:33

Dubuque Democratic Herald – Feb. 4, 1865

SALE OF A STEAMBOAT – The steamer “Leviathan,” the largest boat afloat on western waters was sold at auction for $119,000, in St. Louis. She belonged to the estate of Ambrose Reeder, deceased, and was purchased by Fitzgerald & Galyord, bankers.