Here's a citation for the book: (1954) Russell, Curran N. and Donna Degen Baer. Lumbermen's Legacy, Manistee Historical Society, Manistee, MI. 67 pp. Covers Manistee's first recorded history, Subdivision of Manistee reserve made by O. Risdon April 29, 1847., Indians, lumbermen, Pocket Biographics- Richard Peters, John Canfield, Carrie Filer, James Dempsey, Charles Ruggles, Thomas Ramsdell, Louis Sands, Charles Rietz, -Salt, Manistee's great fire, Iron, and Steel. Hope this is of some help. Good luck with your research Barbara Parker