Stevenson v. Michigan Log Towing Co.

Plaintiffs were owners of the tug Gladiator. On April 5, 1893, they wrote defendant as follows:

“We have the large lake tug Gladiator, commanded by Capt. Bobt. Eerguson, a capable and experienced raft tug *414man. If you have any raft towing to do this season, .we will be pleased to make you figures that will be satisfactory.”

On August 3, 1893, defendant sent the following telegram to plaintiffs:

“ Give lowest price Gladiator. We furnish fuel; you furnish everything else, including first-class long raft line.”

After other correspondence the Gladiator was engaged, and ordered to report to Bay City.…