Keystone (Barge), aground, 11 Nov 1880

The grain was all removed from the schr. EDWARD KELLEY this morning. As soon as the water rises again she will be pulled off. Negotiations are pending for the release of the barges MOHAWK and KEYSTONE. The latter was being blocked this morning to prevent her becoming further "hogged."
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      November 10, 1880 3-4


A contract has been let to Capt. Samuel Gibson to release the barges MOHAWK and KEYSTONE, ashore at the end of the lighthouse pier. The price is said to be $3,500. The tugs TOM. MAYTHAM and WM. R. CROWELL were working at the MOHAWK this morning.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      November 11, 1880 3-3


Capt. Samuel Gibson who took the contract to relase the barges MOHAWK and KEYSTONE, ashore near the lighthouse, succeded in pulling off the former yesterday afternoon with the assistance of the tugs MAYTHAM and CROWELL. As indicated yesterday the MOHAWK appears to be no worse for the accident and there will be no necessity for placing her in drydock.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      November 12, 1880 3-5


A contract was made yesterday with Samuel Gibson, the shipbuilder to release and put into drydock the barge KEYSTONE, for $3,500, or no pay. Mr. Gibson takes all the risk involved in the lateness of the season.
      Buffalo Daily Courier
      November 12, 1880 4-6


Capt. Sam Gibson is hurrying things to get the barge KEYSTONE off from her uncomfortable position at the lighthouse.
      Buffalo Daily Courier
      November 15, 1880 4-5


the barge KEYSTONE, which went ashore near the lighthouse pier during the recent gale, has been placed on ways and is ready for launching. She will be pulled into deep water by the aid of hawsers and anchors as soon as the water rises.
      Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
      December 2, 1880 3-4