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Letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer, photocopy and transcription
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Mayo, Wilson M
  • 8/4/1865
Description:
Photocopy and transcription of letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer attempting to locate his brother, Isaac Mayo, during Civil War.
Note from E. M. Hamor to B. H. Higgins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • march 19, 1863
Note from E. M. Hamor to B. H. Higgins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
This is a personal note that reads, "Sir, If you will come over next Monday in the afternoon, we will do that business. If you cannot come, please let me know when you can come. Yours, E. M. Hamor"
Letter from William Richardson to B.H. Higgins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 1864 (?)
Letter from William Richardson to B.H. Higgins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Mr. Richardson writes that he would like to have hardwood boards and specifies the sizes "to work around the top of boats" and on "skiff bottoms." Exact year of letter hard to read, but the letter was written from the Cranberry Isles. Letter measures 5" X 8".
Letter regarding upcoming Eden town meeting and caucus of Democratic Town Committee
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Democrats
  • Other, Town meetings
  • Thomas, S. J.
  • 1864
Description:
Eden, 12th Feb. '64 Dear Sir, As you are one of the Democratic Town Committee and as the time for our March meeting is approaching, I will suggest that we have a Caucus here for consultation, the last Saturday of the month 27th at such hour as you think best- If Saturday should be too stormy then on the Tuesday following- Perhaps it may be best to pass the word ? ? ? to get a good attendence without notifying publicly- Please let me know your mind the matter and soon as you can. Truely Yours, S. J. Thomas *Town meetings took place in March) [show more]
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • Places, Camp
  • Parker, James
  • 1862-08-10
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Camp Roberts near Bangor. He wishes for new food, thanks her for a letter, asks for advice about purchasing a revolver, and describes his life at camp. The original envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Lizzie Young
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Other
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-10-11
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about receiving letters from her and their friend Hannah, his good health, family, and school. He also relates his experience with artillery practice and guard patrol, remarking on the expense of war. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-09-27
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about the pleasure of receiving letters, the cold weather, a trip he took into the country and some dogs he saw there, and learning to play chess. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-07-25
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about a boil on his leg, traveling with his regiment from Bangor, friends who died or are missing, and a map he sent her. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-01-09
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker thanks his sister, Letita A. Parker, for her letter and writes about his work and life at Fort Alexander, a friend who was injured in the Battle of Fredericksburg, a photograph he sent home, and a mutual friend named Fred. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Daniel Chaplin, Tom Milan