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6. "The Three Lamps" at Reed's Point were made by the late Alexander Campbell, of Water street, gas fitter and tinsmith, and were erected in the spring of 1848, by the St. John Gas Company. A. G. B.

The date was April, 1848. The lamp at Reed's Point dates further back, however, for it was placed in position in April, 184a, before the era of gas. The first lamp placed by the Gas Company at the Point was erected in February, 1847. The height of the post was about six feet. The lamp was four sided, had three burners and was in a copper frame. The side to the seaward was of stained glass, and on the four sides were painted the four pilot boats of that time—the Rechab, Cygnet, Grace Darling and Charles Stewart. The structure was surmounted by a vane. It was considered a great affair for those days, and was the guide for vessels entering the harbor until the three lamps were put up in 1848. {{float right|[[Author:William Kilby Reynolds|W. K. R.}}}}

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