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9139. Means, Dennis R., A HEAVY SEA RUNNING: THE FORMATION OF THE U. S. LIFE-SAVING SERVICE 1846-1878. Journal of the National Archives. Winter. 1987

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9139. Means, Dennis R., A HEAVY SEA RUNNING: THE FORMATION OF THE U. S. LIFE-SAVING SERVICE 1846-1878. Journal of the National Archives. Winter. 1987

9139. Means, Dennis R., A HEAVY SEA RUNNING: THE FORMATION OF THE U. S. LIFE-SAVING SERVICE 1846-1878. [Prologue pp.222-243. Journal of the National Archives. Winter 1987 Vol. 19, No.4.] This excellent issue has become almost impossible to find and contains a thoroughly research article detailing the numerous events leading up to the formation of the Life-saving Service. Included is information on Senator John P. Stockton who helped convince Congress to employ surfmen, Treasury Secretary James Guthrie who obtained Congressional support for local keepers in 1854, Treasury Secretary George Boutwell who promoted Sumner Kimball and much more. Wonderfully illustrated with many early photographs and engravings. This is one of the better accounts of the early years. (M). $38.