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Title	Type	Subject	Creator	Date	Place	Rights
Letter from ACS to His Wife Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence	Other, Mount Desert High School		Sept 29, 1864			Letter from ACS to His Wife Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19483 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Other, Mount Desert High School Date: Sept 29, 1864 Description: Two page computer typed copy of a letter written by ACS to his wife dated September 29, 1864. He writes to his wife to let her know he is well and of the battles fought near by. He also pledges to send her more money after he has a chance to buy some replacement clothes. Talks of Captain H.H. Savage who thinks they maybe related. Hopes his wife is well and sends his love.
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			Letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer, photocopy and transcription Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16633 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other, Civil wars Creator: Mayo, Wilson M Date: 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.
Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence	Other, Civil wars	DeLorraine Higgins	1862			Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16405 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Other, Civil wars Creator: DeLorraine Higgins Date: 1862 Description: Letter written by DeLorraine Higgins to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins. Letter written from Baton Rouge, LA, refers to picket duty and food rations.
Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence	Other, Civil wars	Delorraine Higgins	1862			Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16404 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Other, Civil wars Creator: Delorraine Higgins Date: 1862 Description: Letter from DeLorraine Higgins from Newport News, VA, to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins. Letter refers to other local men who were serving in the Civil War. He also refers to the ship, Alabama, being in Frenchmans Bay.
Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence	Other, Civil wars Other, Health	DeLorraine Higgins	1863			Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16403 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Other, Civil wars Other, Health Creator: DeLorraine Higgins Date: 1863 Description: Letter from DeLorraine Higgins, Civil War soldier, to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins, describes weather, his illness and the status of other local soldiers.
Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence	Other, Civil wars Other, Health	DeLorraine Higgins	1863			Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16402 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Other, Civil wars Other, Health Creator: DeLorraine Higgins Date: 1863 Description: Letter from DeLorraine Higgins to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins. This letter, written from Baton Rouge, LA, discussed health issues and new marching orders.
Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence	Other, Assistance Other, Civil wars	Joseph Currier	1863			Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16401 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Other, Assistance Other, Civil wars Creator: Joseph Currier Date: 1863 Description: This letter from Joseph Currier, written from Fort Alexander, MD, to a Mr. Higgins is asking for state aid for his impoverished family in Maine. Currier mention that the soldiers have not been paid in six months.
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 Identifier: mdihs-16984 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Date: march 19, 1863 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 Identifier: mdihs-12552 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Date: 1864 (?) 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			Letter regarding upcoming Eden town meeting and caucus of Democratic Town Committee Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12102 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other, Democrats Other, Town meetings Creator: Thomas, S. J. Date: 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]
Letter to Mary Newman, 1862 from MJ ? Bickford Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence			12/27/1862			Letter to Mary Newman, 1862 from MJ ? Bickford Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4518 Type: Document, Correspondence Date: 12/27/1862 Description: Letter to Mary Newman 1862 from daughter MJ ? Bickford of Winter Harborr Is this the same name as what appeared to be E.J. Newman? Second page I shall be spard to take care of my baby and then that I shall be spard ? to meet my , my little Mary in Heaven."
To George Newman, 1864, about the civil war Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence	Other, Civil War		1864			To George Newman, 1864, about the civil war Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4515 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Other, Civil War Date: 1864 Description: To George Newman, Nov 16,1864, East Ead from Anotheon (sic) From Hannah L. Newman Very light printing hard to read It is a pleasure that I take in Wrighting you these Few Lines to let you no that We are All Well and hope that these few lines will find yoou all the same . I received a letter from Andrew this morning and he was well. They have been a fighting over there and least about all of there Regiment and least all of there Co but 8 they are going away to North Carolina Soon. Letter continues [show more]
George W Newmen appears to owe money Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence	Other, Debt		1869			George W Newmen appears to owe money Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4510 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Other, Debt Date: 1869 Description: Feb 1869 Dear Mr Newmen from George W. Newmen Spelled Newmen rather than Newman I have not dun so well. I expect to and am very sorry I have had some disipointmen on the money but shall do the best i can for you. Appears to owe money
To Mary Newman, East Eden from Nellie M Newman, Winter Habor, June 20, 1868 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence	Other, Health		1868			To Mary Newman, East Eden from Nellie M Newman, Winter Habor, June 20, 1868 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4499 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Other, Health Date: 1868 Description: To Mary Newman, East Eden from Nellie M Newman, Winter Habor, June 20, 1868 envelope. Letter dated June 16, 1868 Letter before her marriage in 1870 Jane's health is poor Mentions Enoch. ...."He would give the world to see father and you." Says she will pay for something when she comes over
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	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1004 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Places, Camp Creator: Parker, James Date: 1862-08-10 Place: Mount Desert 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	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1003 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, School Institution Other People Creator: Parker, James Date: 1863-10-11 Place: Mount Desert 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	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1005 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other People Creator: Parker, James Date: 1863-09-27 Place: Mount Desert 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	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1002 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Creator: Parker, James Date: 1863-07-25 Place: Mount Desert 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	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1001 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Creator: Parker, James Date: 1863-01-09 Place: Mount Desert 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

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