Black and white photograph of the foremast of the Steamer Montello. Three people are visible painting the mast.

Black and white photograph of four officers standing on a railed walkway. Three of the four men are observing the latitude of the ship.

Black and white photograph of the Steamer Montello taken from the foredeck.

Black and white photograph of the Steamship Montello at Galveston Dock.

Steamship Montello, 6400 tons loading at Mobile, Alabama.

Steamship Montello, 6400 tons loading at Mobile, Alabama.

Black and white photograph of the steamship Rochester in motion on Alexandria Bay, New York. Taken by Robert Merrill from hotel room.

Mississippi River steamboat docked in New Orleans.

Invoice for the transport of freight belonging to B. Roach on the steamboat S. S. Prentiss. Freight to be shipped down the Yazoo River includes slaves, tools, and general supplies.