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| Photo of the Steamer "Lewiston" Bar Harbor Historical Society |
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|  Photo of the Steamer "Lewiston" Bar Harbor Historical Society Description: Black and white image of the steamer paddle wheel boat "Lewiston" docked at Bar Harbor wharf. The Lewiston was the first passenger boat to make regular trips to Bar Harbor's wharf. | |
| Pump Organ Bar Harbor Historical Society |
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| Letter from ACS to His Wife Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter from ACS to His Wife Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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. | |||
| Certificate of British Registry for schooner Alice T Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Certificate of British Registry for schooner Alice T Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: 1867 Certificate of British Registry for the Schooner Alice T, built 1861 (too large to scan entire document). Official #42664, Port Number 46 Built at Dipper Harbor, Saint John, New Brunswick 1861, launched 10 Sept 1861. Length: 82 ft, 2 tenths, Breadth: 23 feet, 6 tenths, Depth: 9 feet. Built by James Thomson Dipper Harbor County of Saint John, NB. Tonnage 106 tons, 62 tenths. Owners: James Thomson of Dipper Harbour, Mariner, 22 shares, Master of the ship. James Edwards Hamm of Carleton, Loader?, 21 shares. William Henry Harding of Carleton, Surveyor, 21 shares. The Alice T wrecked off the Cranberry Isles in a snow storm January 18, 1867 with a load of lumber. William P. Preble was likely the Surveyor of Wrecks for that year as he was for many years. See below for further information on the Alice T from GCIHS ledgers kept by William P. Preble. See weblink for transcription of PROTEST OF CAPT WM. CLARK OF THE BRITISH SCHR ALICE T OF ST JOHNS N B ENTERED JAN 18TH. 1867. [show more] | ||
| Templar's Lodge Charter for Cranberry Isles Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Templar's Lodge Charter for Cranberry Isles Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Charter document: Grand Lodge of North America (State of Maine) Independent Order of Good Templars, organized May 16, 1855, grant unto G. H. Pressey, C. H. Bulger, L. H. Bracy, A. M. Spurling, G. H. Spurling, Wm. P. Preble, H. A. Preble, L. G. Stanley, C. G. Kimball, A. Bunker, J. M. Bunker, S. A. Bunker and their associates this Charter for a Lodge to be known as Ocean Echo Lodge No. 157 located at Cranberry Isles… signed July 4, 1866. Wikipedia: "The IOGT originated as one of a number of fraternal organizations for temperance or total abstinence founded in the 19th century and with a structure modeled on Freemasonry, using similar ritual and regalia. Unlike many, however, it admitted men and women equally, and also made no distinction by race." According to a local 1888 newspaper article they met Tuesday evenings each week at Norwood's Cove School House. [show more] | ||
| Bunker Family Photo Album tintypes Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Bunker Family Photo Album tintypes Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Photo album, miniature, clasp closure, with metal tintype photos, Inscription on first page: "Presented to Sarah M. Bunker by her brother Thomas J. Bunker 1862", some photos labeled with names.including: George Bulger, George Bunker, Clara Richardson, Harriet Bunker, Julia Bunker. Last page, handwritten: Joanha, Joanah, Johana" | ||
| Deed Rosebrook to Spurling Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Deed Rosebrook to Spurling Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Deed, From Eben C. Rosebrook to Joseph S. Spurling, 16 Apr 1866: land | ||
| Appointment of Postmaster Joseph S. Spurling Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Appointment of Postmaster Joseph S. Spurling Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Certificate, Appointment of Postmaster Joseph S. Spurling, 29 Apr 1862 | ||
| Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Speech, to Ladies Benevolent Society, by A.C. Preble, President, 1864 | ||
| Certificate for William Preble as Notary Public Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Certificate for William Preble as Notary Public Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Document. Certificate: Augusta, Maine, 14 March 1860, William P. Preble of Cranberry Isle, State of Maine, as Notary Public for Hancock County for seven years. Signed by Scott M. Morrill, Governor. Certificate has an ivory and pink impressed and raised seal the State of Maine with the signature of the Governor below it and the notation: Commission Recorded Vol. 4, Page 173. Signed at bottom by Noah Smith, Secretary of State. | ||
| Wedding Certificate William P. Spurling to Dorcas Bunker Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Wedding Certificate William P. Spurling to Dorcas Bunker Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Wedding Certificate, with engraved wedding scene, William P. Spurling to Dorcas Bunker (both from Cranberry Isles) 12 Dec 1869, married by Gilbert Hadlock, Justice of the Peace, in the presence of 2 witnesses, both named Howard, very faded writing | ||
| Jonathan Stanley as executor of the estate of Thomas Manchester Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Jonathan Stanley as executor of the estate of Thomas Manchester Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Document, 19 Jun 1861, officially assigning Jonathan Stanley as executor of the estate of Thomas Manchester (item is glued to item 283) | ||
| Will of Thomas Manchester Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Will of Thomas Manchester Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Document, 3 Jun 1861, officially recognising the attached will as the will of Thomas Manchester (item is glued to item 283) | ||
| Probate order, with official stamps, sale of estate of Justus W. Gilley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Probate order, with official stamps, sale of estate of Justus W. Gilley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Document, Probate order, with official stamps, sale of estate of Justus W. Gilley late of Cranberry Isles, to raise $170, sale to be 14 Aug 1865 | ||
| Letter 5 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter 5 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Letter 5 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from Gold Hill, Nevada, where he works in gold mines. This letter #5 is from Gold Hill February 6, 1867 to Miss Fannie Preble from S. E. H. Spurling. Samuel mentions that smallpox is raging where he is but his health is good; winter not as severe as the last two; business dull; he worries that he’s caused offense to Andrew and wife; Fannie had been in Ellsworth for six weeks yet sent now news of Andrew. Uncertain when he will return home. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling. A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble. [show more] | ||
| Letter 4 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter 4 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Letter 4 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from Gold Hill, Nevada, where he works in gold mines. This letter #4 is from Gold Hill April 26, 1868 to Miss Fannie Preble from S. E. Spurling. Samuel mentions the picture of Father and Mother Preble; he has not seen them in 19 years; Mother looks like Grandmother Hadlock. Says he’ll visit when the Pacific Railroad is finished; mentions Zulma (sister); Enoch and Caroline; problems writing Andrew and his wife; weather getting better; business dull. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling. A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble. [show more] | ||
| Letter 3 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter 3 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Letter 3 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #3 is from Gold Hill Nevada, Jan 9, 1868. Samuel says he’s relieved Fannie hasn’t married yet; mentions letters from Sarah, and from Andrew and his wife. Says he didn’t go to California for the winter and hasn’t heard from Emeline Truworthy; road closures due to floods in California; and severe winter has brought work to a stop. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling; A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble. [show more] | ||
| Letter 2 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter 2 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Letter 2 of 6 letters with transcriptions (written 1865-1874) from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #2 is from Gold Hill, Nevada, July 3, 1866. In this Samuel letter mentions the photographs Fannie sent him; the death of Charles by drowning; the death of Uncle John Pung; their mother’s birthday is today (July 3) and he thinks she is 59; sister Sarah is working ‘out’ (outside the home?) and he worries about her husband; asks about Andrew (is this his brother Andrew Barclay Spurling?); and mentions the 4th of July festivities. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling; A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble. [show more] | ||
| Letter 1 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter 1 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Letter 1 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #1 is from Gold Hill, Nevada. In this letter he mentions he’s an old bachelor who has been away since his sister was a baby; his desire to go home but he is not going home; using snowshoes in Siena(?) County California mountains; and he tells a story, perhaps in fun, about the Paiute Indians of Nevada. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling; A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble. [show more] | ||
| Somes Carding Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Somes Carding Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1867 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool | ||||
| 1868 Woman's diary and account book Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  1868 Woman's diary and account book Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1868 diary and account book in green leather case with foldover tab. Diarist not identified. Typed note inside: "This diary is the property of Joan Jones of Pretty Marsh. She found it, a few years ago, in the house in Northeast Harbor where she and her family then lived. The house is now owned by Lydia Lyman. Sept. 30, 1983. The diary is on loan by Joan to the MDI Historical Society. " Mentions Harding, Nash, Wallace, Somes families; refers to frequent Lodge activities, sleighing, euchre. Typed transcription of diary available. [show more] | |||
| Kimball Notebook Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Kimball Notebook Northeast Harbor Library | |
| Civil War Enrollment Regulations Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Civil War Enrollment Regulations Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Instructions for preparing list of people "liable to enrolment". | |||
| Letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer, photocopy and transcription Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer, photocopy and transcription Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Photocopy and transcription of letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer attempting to locate his brother, Isaac Mayo, during Civil War. | ||
| Resolution regarding Capt. Nathaniel G Richardson Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Resolution regarding Capt. Nathaniel G Richardson Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Resolution submitted by the Tremont Lodge F.A. Masons for publication regarding the death of Capt. Nathaniel G. Richardson. Consists of three handwritten scraps of paper. | ||
| Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |
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| Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |
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| Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |
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| Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |
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| Civil War Letter Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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. | ||
| Certificate of Commissioning of Francis Sample as First Lieutenant Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Certificate of Commissioning of Francis Sample as First Lieutenant Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: One page formal certificate announcing the appointment of Francis Sample as First Lieutenant of the Sixteenth Regiment of Illinois Volunteers. Sample was maternal grandfather of LaRue Spiker. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.067.4 | ||
| Warranty Deed from Thomas Wells to William Holchousen Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Warranty Deed from Thomas Wells to William Holchousen Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Deed transferring a lot in the town of Bushness, Illinois. Letter to LaRue with photos (xerox copies) of family members asking if she could identify any of them. There are also some family geneology notes. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.67.13 | ||
| Expeditions of Capt. John Lovewell Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Expeditions of Capt. John Lovewell Northeast Harbor Library Description: The Expeditions of Capt. John Lovewell and his encounters with the Indians; including a particular account of the Pequauket Battle, with a history of that Tribe; and a reprint of Rev. Thomas Symmes Sermon. | ||
| Mount Desert Scrapbook Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Mount Desert Scrapbook Northeast Harbor Library Description: Articles about MDI pasted into scrapbook. "Mount Desert on the Coast of Maine" (by Clara Barnes Martin), "A Week on Mt. Desert" parts 1-4, poetry, "Mount Desert", "Mount Desert and its Scenery." | |||
| Reminiscences of The Vaughan Family Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Reminiscences of The Vaughan Family Northeast Harbor Library Description: Booklet containing reminiscences of the Vaughan Family esp. Benjamin Vaughan, LL.D. Read before the New England Historic-Genealogical Society, August 2, 1865. | |
| Doll House and Furniture Northeast Harbor Library |
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| Child's bonnet worn by Edith Etta Salisbury Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Child's bonnet worn by Edith Etta Salisbury Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: First bonnet worn by Edith Etta Salisbury, who was born May 10, 1869. She was the grandmother of Gail Reiber, and Edith's mother was Henrietta Somes. Cream cloth with net crown, decorated with cream ribbon, cloth flowers and bricabrac and tiny beading around the brim. Silk (?) ties. Brim and crown have been stiffened. | ||||
| Note from E. M. Hamor to B. H. Higgins Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| 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" | ||||
| Schooner "Romp" inspection record & wharf charges Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Schooner "Romp" inspection record & wharf charges Mount Desert Island Historical Society | |||
| Records of John Gilley, Widows Pension, Death Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Records of John Gilley, Widows Pension, Death Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: A DVD that contains records of John Gilley, related to a widow's pension and death, and documents related to his widow, Lorinda Gilley. Files copied from original records in the National Archives. This set of records were obtained during the research conducted by Tim Garrity, 2005. See media tab for a .pdf file that includes all records of Gilley. | |||
| Sale of estate for benefit of Nancy J. Gott, minor child Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Sale of estate for benefit of Nancy J. Gott, minor child Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Sale to Edward P. Somes for $55. real estate of Ezra D. Gott for Nancy J. Gott, minor, for whom John W. Somes was guardian | |||
| Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Old Farmer’s Almanac 1865 tied together with string, yellow cover | |||
| Chauncy Noyes? Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Chauncy Noyes? Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Chauncy Noyes [leland boy]. Also 3 cent George Washington stamp on back. Unclear if photo was mailed to Chauncy Noyes or if he is subject of photo. Also marked, “John A. Heard 10 Tremont Row Boston. Man dressed in uniform. Balding with long sideburns. Seated with arm on table, curtain to left. | ||
| Harriett Noyes Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Harriett Noyes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Harriett Noyes age 50-70. Hair parted in middle and pulled back. Ribbons worn at back of head. Full skirt with belt at waist. Buttons down center of bodice, lace collar and small black bow at neck. Trim runs down length of sleeve and around cufs. Seated in chair with arm on covered table. Marked on back, “B.F. George, Photographist, 140 Court Street Boston. | ||
| Laura or Sue Cushman Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Laura or Sue Cushman Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Marked Sue Cushman written on front, Laura Cushman written on reverse.Woman age 18-30 standing, hand on pedestal in photographer’s studio. Wearing full dress with hope skirt. Dark fabric with full sleeves. Black decorative trim runing down each side of skirt fron and joining row of points along hem. Trim also on cuff and upper arm. White collar and black bow at neck. Hair parted in middle and pulled back. Wearing small hat or ribbon on back of head. [show more] | ||
| Adaline Clark Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Adaline Clark Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: portrait of woman in long dark, full skirt (possibly hoopskirt) with edging at trim and dark cape-type top. Dark hair pulled back into snood. Holding onto back of wooden chair with right hand. Inscription on back reads “Adaline Clark.” | ||
| The Holy Bible. Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| The Holy Bible. Mount Desert Island Historical Society | |||
| Teaching Contract Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Teaching Contract Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Copy of contract hiring Lyman Smith to teach for 2 and a half months in district 4. Pay was $30 a month | |||
| Somes Carding Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Somes Carding Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1861 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool | ||||
| Somes Carding Mill Record Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Somes Carding Mill Record Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1862 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool | ||||
| Somes Carding Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Somes Carding Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1863 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool | ||||
| Somes Carding Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Somes Carding Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1865 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool | ||||
| Somes Carding Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Somes Carding Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1869 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool | ||||
| Somes Carding Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Somes Carding Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1868 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool | ||||
| Somes Woolen Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Somes Woolen Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1865 Record of Measurement and Cost of Cloth. | ||||
| Treatise on Milch [sic] Cows Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Treatise on Milch [sic] Cows Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: ...whereby the quality and quanity of milk which any cow will give may be accurately determined by observing natural marks or external indications alone; the length of time she will continue to milk, etc. Translated by N. P. Trist With introductory remarks and observations on the cow and the dairy. by John S. Skinner Cover missing. | |||
| Emilie Clarissa Meynell Somes, 1867 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Emilie Clarissa Meynell Somes, 1867 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Emilie Clarissa Meynell Somes, wife of Thaddeus Shepley Somes. Seated turned to left. Dark hair pulled back into large bun at back of head. Wears band in hair and long beaded earrings. Black fitted dress with simple white collar. Holds book, perhaps photo album. | |||
| Thaddeus Shepley Somes, tintype Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Thaddeus Shepley Somes, tintype Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Thaddeus Shepley Somes age 40-50. Hairline receding, hair brushed back. Neatly trimmed beard and mustache. Wears heavy dark coat unbuttoned with dark vest underneath buttoned to top and white collar. One hand on knee the other on table. Color added to cheeks. Emulsion pealing from edges. | |||
| Post Route Map of Maine, 1869 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Post Route Map of Maine, 1869 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Post Route Map of Maine, 1869. Show adjacent U.S. states and Canadian provinces. This map is used for classes in Sound School House. * | ||||
| Seaside Studies in Natural History: Marine animals of Massachusetts Bay: Radiates Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Seaside Studies in Natural History: Marine animals of Massachusetts Bay: Radiates Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Description of Radiates, the Marine animals of Massachusetts Bay, Book marked as belonging to the library of the Harbor Cottages. Inscription on front inside page : Purchased from the proceeds of a concert given by Mr. Hamilton J. Orr of Philadelphia and Mrs. Chas. W. Eliot, July 26, 1890." | ||
| The Public Life of John Brown; with an auto-biography of his childhood and youth. Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| The Public Life of John Brown; with an auto-biography of his childhood and youth. Mount Desert Island Historical Society | ||
| Colton and Fitch's Introductory School Geography Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Colton and Fitch's Introductory School Geography Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Contains definitions, sections on races and occupations, North America, British Provinces, northern states, southern states, West Indies,Territories, South America, Africa, Asia, Oceanica, Western Europe. Inscribed in front: Charles E Somes, Nov. 14th 1867; other doodles and drawings; married Minnie A (?) Grindle, both of Mt Desert Maine..."both pretty good looking chaps" Name Hamor written on pages in back; also Dellmy. Smith, Dency (?) somes. On exhibit in Somesville, summer 2012. [show more] | ||
| Masons Certificate Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Masons Certificate Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Certificate of membership in Masons for Emmons Pray; signed by Eben Higgins, Lyman Somes, O. Allen. | ||||
| Auto-Biography of Lemuel Norton: Including an account of his early life... Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Auto-Biography of Lemuel Norton: Including an account of his early life... Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: An account of his early life--two years in a printing office--eleven years at sea, in which he was twice shipwrecked, and experienced several narrow escapes from death. Also his Christian experience and labors in the Gospel ministry. Page 137 begins his account of time on Mt. Desert. Published in Portland [Maine] by advertising steam job printing office, Horace C. Little, printer. | ||
| Sword Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Sword Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Sword in scabbard. Handle wrapped in snake skin. Brass hardware. Two rings on scabbard for belt. Lender info - parade sword of Benjamin Thomas Atherton first Maine Heavy Artillery Company C - Civil War. | ||||
| Shoe Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Shoe Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: One black leather shoe. Worn on top. No laces. Some wear throughout shoe. Square toe. Stamped on sole. A.S. and Co Warranted. A.D. 1866. Wooden pegs in sole - some nails. Nails in heal. Six holes for laces. Donor info - came from store of Tobias Roberts in Bar Harbor. Made by Abraham Somes. Found in counter sold to C.C. Ladd. | ||||
| A Little Leaven in a Little Lump Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| A Little Leaven in a Little Lump Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Fictional stories for Sunday School. Inscribed "No. 37, Sound Sabbath School." | ||||
| Olive's World Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Olive's World Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Fictional story for Sunday School use. Inscribed "No. 92, Sound Sabbath School." | ||||
| Bradbury’s Fresh Laurels for the Sabbath School Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Bradbury’s Fresh Laurels for the Sabbath School Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: "A New and Extensive Collection of Music and Hymns. Prepared Expressly for Sabbath Schools, Etc." Inscribed inside front cover: Geo A Somes, C A P somes, 1871. Includes title and first line index. | ||
| Memories of Lottie, by a Pastor Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Memories of Lottie, by a Pastor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Handwritten opposite title page: "Found in old Lewis Somes house." Bookplate of Sabbath School Library, First Presbyterian Church, Paterson, N.J. inside front cover. | |||
| Rose in the Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Rose in the Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Six religious stories. Pasted inside front cover: Regulations of Sound Public Library, Mount Desert Island, Maine. | ||||
| Mitchell's New General Atlas Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Mitchell's New General Atlas Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: "Containing maps of the various countries of the world, plans of cities, etc. Forty-eight quarto maps. Valuable statistical tables, including population figures, posts offices in the U.S. | ||||
| The Book of Common Prayer Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  The Book of Common Prayer Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: "And Administration fo the Sacraments; and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America . . ." Inscribed by Adelma Joy, 1960. | |||
| Letter from William Richardson to B.H. Higgins Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| 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". | ||||
| Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Inscribed in the front: "Tyler Richardson, March 11, 1862. Remember now thy creator on the days of they youth." | |||
| Somes Woolen Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Somes Woolen Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1861 Record of Measurement and Cost of Cloth. | |||
| Somes Woolen Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Somes Woolen Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1864 Record of Measurement and Cost of Cloth. | |||
| Somes Woolen Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Somes Woolen Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1869 Record of Measurement and Cost of Cloth. | |||
| Somes Woolen Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Somes Woolen Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1866 Record of Measurement and Cost of Cloth. | |||
| Amos P. Tapley invoice for boots, shoes and rubbers bought by C Bartlett Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Amos P. Tapley invoice for boots, shoes and rubbers bought by C Bartlett Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: "Bought of Amos P. Tapley, wholesale dealer in boots, shoes, and rubbers, No. 84 Milk Street, Boston C. Bartlett (November 17, 1865) | ||||
| Locke & Hurd invoice for bushels of beans and flax seed Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Locke & Hurd invoice for bushels of beans and flax seed Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Locke & Hurd, Produce commission merchants, No. 188 Blackstone Street, Boston C. Bartlett. (March 17, 1866) Invoice for bushels of beans and flax seed. | ||||
| Letter regarding upcoming Eden town meeting and caucus of Democratic Town Committee Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter regarding upcoming Eden town meeting and caucus of Democratic Town Committee Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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] | ||
| Hat Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Hat Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Ladies red and white hat. Lined with paper. Donor info - worn by members of the Eaton Clark family before the Civil War. | ||||
| McNally's System of Geography Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| McNally's System of Geography Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: McNally, McNally's System of Geography. (New York: A.S. Barnes, 1866). | |||
| Unknown Woman Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Unknown Woman Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Unknown woman with hair parted in middle and pulled back. Wears dark shawl or cape and white blouse. Marked on frame: "Potter’s Patent March 7, 1865." | |||
| Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Copy of Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert by B.F. de Costa. Text of island history to 1868. | |||
| Quilt Square Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Quilt Square Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Red and white cotton basket pattern square from “Friendship Quilt”. Made by May E. Read for a bride’s quilt. Inscription reads, “Please accept my best wishes for your future happiness.” In wooden frame under glass. Donor info - It was the custom at that time to present a bride with a “Friendship Quilt” made up of squares designed and made by friends. Then quilting parties were held and the quilt put together. Repaired and washed by Mrs. Barry Smith. May Read was from Swans Island. [show more] | ||||
| Letter to Mary Newman, 1862 from MJ ? Bickford Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Letter to Mary Newman, 1862 from MJ ? Bickford Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |
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| To George Newman, 1864, about the civil war Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |
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| George W Newmen appears to owe money Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |
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| To Mary Newman, East Eden from Nellie M Newman, Winter Habor, June 20, 1868 Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 | |||
| Aid for dependents of those who served in military Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Aid for dependents of those who served in military Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Payment from Treasurer of State of Maine for "aid in support of the wife, or dependent mother, father or sister, or minor children..." of soldiers sailors or marines engaged in military service "during the present rebellion." Names of service-persons, dependents and their ages, amount paid listed. Signed by Treasurer of Mount Desert (name of J.S. Somes added). | |||
| Sale of vessel "Romp" of Tremont by Joshua S. Moore to Sallie Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Sale of vessel "Romp" of Tremont by Joshua S. Moore to Sallie Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Sale of 1/8th share of schooner Romp to Sallie S. Somes from Joshua S. Moore. The schooner Romp was built in Tremont in 1852. | |||
| List of Scholars, Mt. Desert, April 1st, 1862 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| List of Scholars, Mt. Desert, April 1st, 1862 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Note, "Oak Hill", District 2 | |||
| Excerpt from account of shipping, c. 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Excerpt from account of shipping, c. 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Handwritten page, apparently from larger work, about the Schooner "Barbour'" and others' trips and goods, noting that the south did not appear to present a threat to Maine mariners. | |||
| Receipt for sale from Thompson to Mayo Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Receipt for sale from Thompson to Mayo Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1864 receipt for payment of $50.00 from William Thompson to Moses Mayo for +/- 10 acres. | ||||
| List of men furnished by the Town of Mt. Desert under the several calls... Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| List of men furnished by the Town of Mt. Desert under the several calls... Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Civil War soldiers. Photocopied list; difficult to read. | |||
| Certification of people liable to perform military duty Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Certification of people liable to perform military duty Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Photocopy, signed by John W. Somes, difficult to tell which papers in the Folder this goes to. | |||
| List of Persons living in Town of Mt. Desert, 1865 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| List of Persons living in Town of Mt. Desert, 1865 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Photocopy, pages cut apart, hard to read. Shows ages, occupations. | |||
| Court Record of sale of estate of Joshua F. Moore Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Court Record of sale of estate of Joshua F. Moore Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Agreement for Caroline Moore to hold sale of Joshua S. Moore's estate to pay debts of $500 | |||
| Records of John Gilley, Civil War , 1860-1864 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Records of John Gilley, Civil War , 1860-1864 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: A DVD containing records of the military service of John Gilley from 1860-1864. Copies of the original records from the US National Archives. This set of records were obtained during the research conducted by Tim Garrity, 2005. See media tab for a .pdf file that includes all records of Gilley. The DVD includes three files of scans unrelated to Gilley. The DVD file that corresponds to the records herein is named "timgarrity.pdf" | |||
| Administration of Estate of Joshua Moore Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Administration of Estate of Joshua Moore Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 3 documents appointment Caroline F. Moore as administrator of Joshua S. Moore's estate, payments of the estate | |||
| Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Old Farmer’s Almanac 1866 tied together with string, yellow cover Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08 | |||
| Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Old Farmer’s Almanac 1868 tied together with string, no cover , begins on page 1 with illustration Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08 | |||
| Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Old Farmer’s Almanac 1860 tied together with string, brown cover Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08 | |||
| Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Old Farmer’s Almanac 1861 tied together with string, brown cover Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08 | |||
| Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Old Farmer’s Almanac 1862 tied together with string, yellow cover Previoulsy Archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08 | |||
| Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Old Farmer’s Almanac 1863 tied together with string, no cover , begins on page 1 with illustration Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08 | |||
| Permission for "Romp" to navigate Chesapeake Bay Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Permission for "Romp" to navigate Chesapeake Bay Mount Desert Island Historical Society | |||
| Hall’s Little Washer, Sept. 7, 1869 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Hall’s Little Washer, Sept. 7, 1869 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Handle turns grooved wringer. Flat rollers feed fabric through. Springs keep roller tight. Marked, “Manufactured Makfield, Casco, ME. Hall’s Little Washer, Sept. 7, 1869”. . | ||||
| Envelope & 3 cent stamp sent from Ellsworth Post Office 1864 Tremont Historical Society |
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|  Envelope & 3 cent stamp sent from Ellsworth Post Office 1864 Tremont Historical Society Description: Envelope & 3 cent stamp sent from Ellsworth Post Office 1864 | |||
| Wilson Hall, East Maine Conference Seminary Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Wilson Hall, East Maine Conference Seminary Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: The building on the right was Wilson Hall. The large building on the left was the dormitory. |
| Civil War draft exemption certificate Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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| Civil War draft exemption certificate Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: "Certificate of exemption for a drafted person on account of disability" for Asa D. Stanley due to disease of the right lung 28 Aug 1863 | ||
| Invitation to enter military service (Civil War) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Invitation to enter military service (Civil War) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A Proclamation issued by Samuel Cony, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the State of Maine, 13 Jul 1864, inviting men to enter military service and promising extra pay for those who leave the state in order to drive back the rebel hordes from Washington. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them. | ||
| Civil War recruitment announcement Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Civil War recruitment announcement Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Document, 1 page, Civil War announcement aimed to encourage recruitment into Maine Sharpshooter's Battalion, 26 Sep 1864 | ||
| Brochures Civil War Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Brochures Civil War Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Three booklets: (A) Typhoid Fever Its Prevention and Restriction, Issued by the State of Maine (Form 25) undated, 4 pages. (B) Circular No. 54 State of Health of Maine, On the Prevention of Consumption undated, 4 pages. (C) What they have to do who State at Home issued by Fred. Law Olmstead, General Secretary, Washington DC 1862 (Civil War), 4 pages. | ||
| Postmaster Joseph S. Spurling, Esq. appointed Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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| Postmaster Joseph S. Spurling, Esq. appointed Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Certificate, Post Office Appointment as postmaster of Joseph S. Spurling, Esq., 29 Apr 1862 | ||
| William P. Preble Ledgers (1860-1870s) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  William P. Preble Ledgers (1860-1870s) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Eleven ledgers (A-K) with two inserts, 1860-1870s of a collection of 18 small, 19th-century ledgers or account journals belonging to William P. Preble; very difficult to decipher, many entries not in chronological order, often several years of entries not made in sequential order. (Only exterior and one page of each ledger scanned. ) A= Black leather journal with leather clasp. Property of William P. Preble, Cranberry Isles. 1862 Boston entries payments to individuals, mentions Schooner Commerce, etc. Letter tucked into this notebook in the pocket in the rear of the notebook. Bangor Dec. 20, 1860 to Wm. P. Preble Esq. from Abner Knowles about a balance of $40 he owes the Town of Cranberry Isles. B= Black leather journal with leather clasp. Property of William P. Preble, Cranberry Isles. No dates. Payments for work in Boston [undated]. Mentions Schooners Express and Sea Flower. Expenses and provisions, individual accounts. Tucked into the rear pocket of this notebook are two receipts make out to William Preble for $18.00 each for 1862 and 1863 pertaining to his handling of the estate of Sans Stanley. C= 1864-1867-1877 (various years) small ledger begins with Schooner Sea Flower expenses. Schooner Quickstep expenses. Includes payments to sailors/fishermen.1872 Preble as highway Surveyor. 1872 and 1873 School Committee expenses. D= 1865 small ledger Wm. P. Preble begins with Accounts of Sales Daily starting November 1 running for several months….“Amount of sales for the year 1866 $5,542.58, tax collected 798.97” Note: One large loose ledger sheet folded and stored inside this small ledger D with header WP Preble to Clark & Parker November 18th 1879 lists supplies and hardware of various kinds. E= 1867-1871 small ledger begins with “Wrecked Schooner”, then Schooner von Buren & Owners, information pertaining to the Owners of Quickstep (fractions of ownership by each man?), herring for E. B. Stanley and others, fishing tallies, Schooner Sea Queen, 1871 H. Gilley, 1871 and 1873 Town of CI expenses for Preble services, 1873-1874 miscellaneous and expenses Perley and Russell, 1874 Preble’s expenses for Town of CI business, Accounts of sales to various individuals, with various notations on the front and rear flaps of the ledger. F= 1867 long narrow store ledger with list of cash and credit, tallies of purchases by individuals. G= 1869-1872 long narrow store ledger with list of cash and credit for various dates, and purchases by individuals. H= 1867 & 1878 small narrow tan leather journal. 1867 Schooner C.D. Horton, expenses, sailors/fishermen. Schooner Alice P [or T?]. expenses, sailors. Cranberry Isles Wrecking Company meeting notes January and February 1867. Ledgers of accounts for various individuals. Also a couple of notations re: 1878 & 1879 matters, and 1873 on the last page. Inserted in this ledger H is a Lime Rock Insurance Company policy for $3,000 on the schooner Sea Queen for one year from March 1, 1866 at noon. I= 1877 Collector’s Tax List book – William P. Preble, Esq. Treasurer and Collector of Taxes of the Town of Cranberry Isles, County of Hancock aforesaid. Assessors: A. C. Fernald, J. S. Spurling, and N. S. Spurling. With notes after tax lists: June 5th 1879 sold house of Moses D. Haynes to Leonard Holmes at auction for the full xxx of eight dollars at 2 oclock pm [etc] J= Small tan narrow leather journal Date? Undated first half - list of various cargoes, expenses to Belfast, Schooner Alice T [or J?]. Several entries for 1879. 1867 two Schooner Sea Queen entries. Last two pages: List of articles saved from wreck of the Schooner Zulma [no date]. K= Small tan narrow leather journal “W.P. and W. H. Preble book” 1865 lists of expenses. 1874 Entry Boards for meeting house [church] 1249 feet. 1875 list of fish shipped. 1879 entries. 1866 entries cash sent to Portland. Lobsters tallies. 1866 entries for lawyers and Gilley. 1865 entry for Schooner C. Hood[?] [show more] | ||
| Journal with transcriptions of protestations of ships Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Journal with transcriptions of protestations of ships Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Journal with transcription. 38-page typed transcription of protestations of ships wrecked on the Cranberry Isles from an original 19th-century ledger/journal kept by William P. Preble 1867-1879. Journal transcribed by Michael Macfarlan c. 2002. One loose page partial protestation for 1893. The back of the journal also contains pages for the accounts pertaining to School district No. 2, the Post Office, and for various islanders (not transcribed). (See also 1000.0.934: selections from 1080 - sea captain's transcribed broadcasts for possible video production. (See also June 2018 Cranberry Chronicle, pages 20-13 - link below) [show more] | ||
| Receipts for fishing and vessel expenses Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Receipts for fishing and vessel expenses Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Three recipts: 1. 1866 (Dec. to July) ledger page with header “W.P. and W. H. Preble” to Lyman Son & Tobey, itemized expenses for oil, paints, rope, lead, etc. “Please remit and much oblige LS&T” 2. 1867 (Sept 13) statement. Schooner Intreped (sic Intrepid?) & Owners bought of Richards, Adams & Co. Boston, pounds of manila [rope], wormline, rattine, springyarn, marlin spike, etc. With a 2-cent stamp date/stamped affixed. 3. 1867 (Dec. 6): Receipt for Schooner Transfer and owners to A T Hayden for half pilotage out. [show more] | ||
| Promisory note to Alfred Gilley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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| Promisory note to Alfred Gilley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Document, promisary note with stamps, William P. Preble, William H. Preble, Charles Guptill, and Enoch B. Stanley promise to pay Alfred H. Gilley $150 on 1 Jan 1870, signed 1869 | ||
| Overseers of the Poor 1867 report Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Overseers of the Poor 1867 report Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Document, 1 sheet with 1 small slip glued onto it, handwritten, "Report of the Overseers of the Poor of the Town of Cranberry Isles for the current year or 1867", detailing the sad case of William P Pung and family, and the efforts of the overseers of the poor to supply food for them and place the children in other homes. Transcribed. | ||
| Deed for Pew 19 Union Meeting House to Mary L. Bulger Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Deed for Pew 19 Union Meeting House to Mary L. Bulger Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Document, 1 handwritten sheet, 2 sides, side 1 is copy of original deed giving pew #19 in Union Meeting House to Mary L. Bulger, 25 Aug 1866. Side 2 is assigning Mary bulger 1/44 share of proceeds of sale of Meeting House, 26 Feb 1897. | ||
| Deed, Joseph S. Spurling to Asa D. Stanley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Deed, Joseph S. Spurling to Asa D. Stanley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Deed, Joseph S. Spurling to Asa D. Stanley, 20 Mar 1866, with stamps (probably the land on which A.D. Stanley built his house, currently occupied by Omer & Annette Mountain) | ||
| Silk fan Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Silk fan Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Woman's hand fan, silk with ivory spreaders, apparently worn with "going away" skirt and jacket outfit (see 2009.11.1180 and 2009.11.1942). One of the accessories said to have been worn with the "going away" outfit of Hannah (nee Dick) Macfarlan for her honeymoon trip. Married 21 April 1869 in Philadelphia. | ||
| Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Speech, to Ladies Benevolent Society, by A.C. Preble, President, 1863 (first draft) | ||
| Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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| Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Speech, to Ladies Benevolent Society, by A.C. Preble, President, 1865 | ||
| Ladies Benevolent Society speech Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Ladies Benevolent Society speech Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society by A.C. Preble, President, 1863 (revised version) | ||
| 1869 map (copy) showing early towns of coastal Maine and Mount Desert Island Tremont Historical Society |
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|  1869 map (copy) showing early towns of coastal Maine and Mount Desert Island Tremont Historical Society | |||
| Letters to Ada Emerson Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Letters to Ada Emerson Northeast Harbor Library Description: Letters from Henry Kelley (Emerson?) to his mother, Ada Emerson, in Indian River, ME describing his Civil War encampment with the Maine 10th Regiment at Camp Washburn, MD & Harper's Ferry, VA. Given to library by Carl Kelley. | ||
| The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: "Translated out of the original Greek: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised." Inscribed in front: "Charles E. Somes, Mt. Desert, Maine, Jan. 7, 1873." Poem written in back. Included inside the Bible are two small sheets with handwritten biblical quotes as well as a hank of hair tied up with string or embroidery floss. | |||
| The Holy Bible. Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  The Holy Bible. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: "Containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised." Printed in front: "Fannie Pray".Written opposite title page: "Della Pray". | |||
| The Household Physician Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| The Household Physician Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Although a very early and interesting book, the condition is so poor that it should be considered for de-accession. Collections Committee on January 2016, considered de-accession, however, voted to keep due to age and belonging to Mrs. Wiggins There is a card inside with Mrs. ?? Wiggin Mt. Desert Maine written on it. | ||
| Daisy Kittredge and Civil War Soldier Holmes Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Daisy Kittredge and Civil War Soldier Holmes Northeast Harbor Library Description: B/W wallet-size photographs of Daisy Kittredge and ? Holmes in Civil War uniform. Contained in small leather photograph frame | |||
| James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862 Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |
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|  James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |
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|  James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |
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|  James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |
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|  James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |
| List of Civil War Soldiers from the town of Mount Desert Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  List of Civil War Soldiers from the town of Mount Desert Northeast Harbor Library Description: Original, elongated, list of men furnished by the town of Mt. Desert by the selectmen for military service in the Civil War. The list represents several calls to duty from 1862 to 1869. | ||
| Local Civil War Soldiers Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Local Civil War Soldiers Northeast Harbor Library Description: Scanned photographs of area Maine Militia and Civil War soldiers. Photo 1829 a: Colonel William Edwin Hadlock, Little Cranberry Isle Photo 1829 b: Samuel T. Savage, enlisted 8-21-1862 Photo 1829 c: Augustus Chase Savage, Acting Lieutenant, US Navy 1864-1865 Photo 1829 d: Thomas Savage, 1842-1865 (from a tintype) See item 2051/GEN 0565 | ||
| The Freeman House with Buggy Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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| James Terry Gardiner Selected Letters and Stories from the Old West Northeast Harbor Library |
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| James Terry Gardiner Selected Letters and Stories from the Old West Northeast Harbor Library Description: Selections of letters of James Terry Gardiner to his mother, Anne Terry Gardiner, in Troy NY as he traveled west. | ||
| Letter from Robert Peabody to family Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Letter from Robert Peabody to family Northeast Harbor Library Description: Letter from Robert S. Peabody (of Peabody & Stearns) written from Eden to his family in Boston. He describes his trip to Mt. Desert Island, his accommodations, and includes transportation fares. | |||
| Letter from Adney Boothby in the battlefield Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Letter from Adney Boothby in the battlefield Northeast Harbor Library Description: Civil War letter of Adney Boothby to his folks at home. Written on July 4, 1863. | ||
| Civil War Draft Regulations Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Civil War Draft Regulations Northeast Harbor Library Description: List of liabilities and duties of persons subjected to Civil War draft. | ||
| Civil War Muster List - 18th regiment Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Civil War Muster List - 18th regiment Northeast Harbor Library Description: Ten men: Atherton, Smith, Parker, Wasgatt, Richardson, Smith, Fogg, Mason, Rodrick, and Savage are called to duty by Rupell Shepard, mustering officer. | |||
| Stephen Smallidge Letter (kindness of Lucy H. Smith) Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Stephen Smallidge Letter (kindness of Lucy H. Smith) Northeast Harbor Library Description: Stephen Smallidge (May 30 1842-December 20 1908) of Northeast Harbor enlisted on March 11 1864 in the Maine Volunteer Regiment. This was during the Civil War. He later was resident of Northeast Harbor. | |||
| Savage Family Civil War Letters Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Savage Family Civil War Letters Northeast Harbor Library Description: Copy of a manuscripted collection of letters exchanged by members of the Savage family between 1864 and l865. There are a few photographs of Savage descendants. | |||
| Rose Lamb's Sketch Book Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Rose Lamb's Sketch Book Northeast Harbor Library Description: Rose Lamb, the aunt of Aimee and Rosamund Lamb of Sutton Island used to come to the Asticou Inn. The sketch book includes pencil sketches of people and places on Mount Desert Island. | |
| Letter from Department of the Interior Pension Office to Harrison G. Smith Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Letter from Department of the Interior Pension Office to Harrison G. Smith Northeast Harbor Library | |||
| Eben Fernald and Aaron Ross on Flying Mountain Looking South to Southwest Harbor Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Eben Fernald and Aaron Ross on Flying Mountain Looking South to Southwest Harbor Southwest Harbor Public Library |
| Topographical map of Hancock County, Maine Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Topographical map of Hancock County, Maine Northeast Harbor Library Description: Topographical map of Hancock County, Maine, from actual surveys under the direction of H. F. Walling. Detail of border illustration and maps included (counterclockwise): 1. East Maine Conference Seminary (Bucksport) 2. Bucksport 3. Orland Directory, Bradleys Block (Bucksport), Orland, Surry 4. Castine, with Business Directory 5. Sedgwick, Brooklin, Deer Isle 6. Robinson House (Bucksport), Table of Distances 7. The Colony (Dedham), Blue Hill, Tremont, Penobscot 8. Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert (Somerville), Freeman House (Southwest Harbor) 9. Ellsworth, Gouldsborough, Falls Village (Ellsworth), East Trenton 10. Winter Harbor (Gouldsborough), Bradley & Co. (Main Street, Bucksport), Sullivan 11. Northern Portion of Hancock County, Courthouse (Ellsworth) Plastified map, original size 63" x 63". Edited and reprinted in 2010. [show more] | |
| Letter Written by Nathan Clark III to His Father, Seth Higgins Clark Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Letter Written by Nathan Clark III to His Father, Seth Higgins Clark Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: The text of the letter is as follows: Boston, Jan. 1, 1867 Dear Father, I arrived hear [sic] last Friday all right at last we had rather a hard chance round. I don't know what I shall do with all my money this time I have made so much of this trip we shall be ready to leave Saterday [sic] if it don't storm. from Nate | ||
| Letter from Jacob William Carroll to Mr. Clark Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Letter from Jacob William Carroll to Mr. Clark Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: This letter was written to Mr. Clark in 1865, while Jacob was at sea, five years before his marriage. The letter says: Philadelphia, Dec 23/65 Mr. Clark Sir What money you have for me from the Schr [Schooner?] please pay it over toward my Taxes. I am loading general cargo for Savannah. I got a fair Freight, but business is very dull & I shall be a long time loading. Coal to Boston is $3.00 & very scarce. There is a great deal of ice in the river. I am afraid it will close before I get out. Res. yours J.W. Carroll [show more] |
| Freeman House with Buggy Stereograph Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Freeman House with Buggy Stereograph Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Freeman House with a buggy in the driveway, in Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1860s. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white |
| Letter with details of voyage on the Schooner Willow Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter with details of voyage on the Schooner Willow Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Scan of a two-page 1860 letter from Warren Bunker to his brother-in-law Daniel Hamor with details of Bunker's voyage on the Schooner Willow from 'home' to Baltimore, Savannah, Jacksonville, Nassau, mentioning his cargo of 'old sailors' and yellow pine, the money he has made and hopes to make, and plans for future voyages mentioning Mauricetown NJ and Machiasport possibilities. (See transcription of letter.) We believe 'old sailors' means experienced sailors or sailors who had hired out on another voyage and were trying to get home. Warren Bunker (born 1824, died 1870 at Cranberry Isles) was great-great-grandfather of Great Cranberry Island resident Phil Whitney. Daniel Hamor (born 1822, died 1894) is distantly connected to the donor's family. Background information from donor: Warren Bunker wrote the letter to his brother-in-law Daniel Hamor, Warren's wife's (Sidney Hamor Bunker's) brother, who was then living in Eden (now Bar Harbor), Maine. Daniel Hamor built a fairly large house that still stands (in 2015 painted yellow, with a barn in back), next to the Pot & Kettle Club entrance on what is now Route 3 between Salisbury Cove and Hulls Cove. When Daniel Hamor and his wife Polly died, in 1894, their house was left to their children, Ella, Edward and Mariah, none of whom ever married or had children as far as we know. Ella and Edward died (on the same night in 1928, probably of influenza), leaving the house to Mariah. When Mariah grew old, she invited her cousin Georgia Hamor to come and take care of her on condition that when she (Mariah) died, the house would become Georgia's. Mariah died in 1936. At that time Georgia Hamor inherited the Hamor home, and presumably the Warren Bunker letter. Georgia and her brother, Ansel, lived in the house until they died (Georgia in 1971 and Ansel in 1978). At some point, Georgia, who had inherited various Hamor mementos with the house, gave the letter to her niece, Alice Smith Cowles. She, in turn, gave the letter to me (Alan Cowles). "We almost lost the letter in the great fire of 1947. A note from the Boston Sunday Post, published in October 1947, stated that "Miss Georgia Hamor, a native spinster, and her brother, Ansel, were the last to leave their home in the Hulls Cove section before the inrush of the flames today, and left only because town officials insisted on the evacuation." Fortunately, the fire stopped about one mile from their home." See transcript. [show more] | |
| Letter from Julia Bunker to Mariah Hamor with transcription Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter from Julia Bunker to Mariah Hamor with transcription Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Letter. Digital version with transcription by donor. Letter was written by Julia Bunker probably to Mariah Hamor (1857-1936) written April 15, ca. 1863-1870. Donor states the letter was sent to "Mercie M. Hamor" but he believes it was for Mariah M. Hamor. The letter was written while Warren Bunker (1824-1870) was alive and while Julia Bunker was old enough to write such a letter (after 1863).Warren was recovering from a leg injury. A new "meeting house" was supposed to be completed on "Cranberry Isles" by the 4th of July in that year. There are also other clues to the date. The letter was probably written on a Sunday, April 15th, and a Horace Edgar ______ had recentlybeen born. Letter references Mariah Hamor, Sidney Chadwick Hamor, Warren Rogers Bunker, Sarah Staples bunker or Experience Leland Hamor, Ella Hamor. ,Julia Maria Bunker. Transcription: Cranberry Isles April 15th [ca.1863-1870] Dear Little Cousin I received your nice letter this morning will now endeavour to spent a few of my leisure moments in answering it. I have been to meeting all day to day feel quite tired now I am stopping with Aunt Mary now have been here over four weeks shall stay until Mother gets home We look for them home the last of next week if the winds and weather permit. Father's health improves fast his leg heals as fast as they want it to. I should like to go to Eden and see you all think I shall this summer for if I cannot get there any other way I can go by the way of Otter Creek with Mr. Duffy wouldnt it be nice to take a trip to Otter Creek with the little Duffies and call out some those nice hotels on the way and rest Mirrie Bunker has a little boy she calls it Horace Edgar Caroline Stanley calls her baby Arno Perkins she named it for Mr. Perkins little boy that he lost. I want you to get (page 2) me a whole bushel basket full of roots and little bushes and flower seed and send them to me the first chance you get. How does Grandmother like living in her new home I should like to stop in and see her I cannot write any more now as Aunt Mary is sick and I have got to get up and get supper so good bye at present I shall try and write to Ella to night. As we have got disappointed in our evening meeting I will try to finish this homily letter you must come down the fourth of July to the fair we expect to have our new meeting house up by that time I cannot write any more to night for I have got a very bad head ache. Please write again soon I will send you some pieces of my new dresses. I will end and go to bed for it is nine Oclock From your Cousin Julia M. Bunker [show more] | ||
| William H. Benson House - Dr. Elias Craig Neal House Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  William H. Benson House - Dr. Elias Craig Neal House Southwest Harbor Public Library |
| Joanna Whitmore Whittaker, Mrs. Charles Luther Whittaker Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Joanna Whitmore Whittaker, Mrs. Charles Luther Whittaker Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: Judging from the date of the patent on the photograph envelope, image was probably taken at about the time of her marriage to Charles Luther Wittaker in 1868. The tintype is held by a Potter's Patent Picture-Card frame. | ||
| J.T.R. Freeman's House and Post Office Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  J.T.R. Freeman's House and Post Office Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: The white building with the staircase at the left of the watercolor is the building where John Richardson conducted his tailoring business with the Customs House on the second floor. The building in the center of the painting is part of the discarded South Norwood Cove school, presumably now J.T.R. Freeman's home. (It should be noted that what is now the village of Southwest Harbor used to be called South Norwood's Cove.) The little white building to the right would be the post office, probably with people playing croquet in front of it. [show more] | |
| The Mill Race at Schooner Head Waterfall at Schooner Head Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Description: Stereograph sometimes listed as "Waterfall at Schooner Head" and other times as "Mill Race at Schooner Head", Probably at the William Lynam Homestead, Eden, Maine. |
| U.S. Revenue Cutter, Levi Woodbury - Between 1864 and 1900 Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  U.S. Revenue Cutter, Levi Woodbury - Between 1864 and 1900 Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: Vessel Name – Mahoning – renamed Levi Woodbury “Woodbury” April 1898 – renamed Laksco after 1915 Class – Topsail Schooner / Steamer – Pawtuxet-class tender Hull – wood – oak, locust and white oak w. iron diagonal bracing Masts - 2 Rig – topsail schooner Build date – 1863 Commissioned – July 18, 1864 Built by – J.W. Lynn & Sons Built at – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Built for – U.S. Revenue Service Named for – Mahoning creek and valley, Pennsylvania – 1898 for Levi Woodbury (1789-1851), U.S. Senator, Secretary of the Navy, Supreme Court Justice Power – steam engine with 2 oscillating cylinders; single 8’ screw Displacement – 350 tons Length – 138’ Beam – 26’6” Draft – 11’ Crew – 7 officers, 34 enlisted Armament – 1 x 30-pound Parrott rifle; 5 x 24-pound howitzers Number – Disposition – By 1913, Woodbury was not only the Coast Guard's oldest cutter, she was the oldest active-duty vessel in U.S. government service, as well as being the only ship to have seen active service in both the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War. Decommissioned by Coast Guard, July 19, 1915, Portland, Maine. Sold to Thomas Butler & Co., Boston, Massachusetts August 10, 1915. Woodbury's decommission ended 51 years with the Revenue Cutter Service, making her one of the longest serving cutters in the organization's history. After her final decommission in 1915, Levi Woodbury was placed into service as the merchant Laksco. She disappears from shipping records in 1932. [show more] | ||
| Schooner Head Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Schooner Head Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: Size – 6.875” x 3.125” Media – Albumen print - sepia Title – Schooner Head, Mt. Desert, Me – hand written in ink on the reverse |
| View at Mt. Desert, Maine Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  View at Mt. Desert, Maine Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: Man wearing straw hat leaning on a long pole or rake - view over harbor. | |
| The Artist Sketching at Mount Desert, Maine Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  The Artist Sketching at Mount Desert, Maine Southwest Harbor Public Library | |
| Letters from Emily Gilley to Walter and Eliza Towse Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Letters from Emily Gilley to Walter and Eliza Towse Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Letters. Nine letters from Emily S. Gilley, (born 14 May 1840 at Cranberry Isles to Elisha B. Gilley (1807-1901) and Hannah Manchester Stanley (1804-1880)). The letters were written to the donor's great-grandfather, Walter William Towse and his sister, Eliza. Walter Towse was born in Lubec, ME, in 1840. The first letter is addressed to Walter Towse's sister, Eliz, in 1864. The rest are to Walter from 1866 to 1878 while he was in Denver, Nebraska City, Omaha, and elsewhere. Emily was from Cranberry Isles and lived in Boston part of the year; she worked in the cotton mills, and married an Easterbrook, from Sackville. The donor states "Eliza must have sent the first letter on to her brother, for it was included in the packet he kept in a leather wallet that managed to be handed down in the family. Eunice Durham gave them to me." (Transcripts of letters were made by the donor and sent via email to GCIHS in 2008 along with a history of the correspondence. The letters were mailed to GCIHS inside the leather wallet.) Donor later sent three scanned photos of Walter Towse (B), (C), and (D). [show more] | ||
| Augustus Clark (1846-1938) Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Augustus Clark (1846-1938) Southwest Harbor Public Library | |
| Augustus Clark (1846-1938) Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Augustus Clark (1846-1938) Southwest Harbor Public Library | |
| Inlet to Echo Lake Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Inlet to Echo Lake Southwest Harbor Public Library |
| Early church documents Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Early church documents Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Five documents related to the Church: (A-C)=Three receipts February to July 1866 total $950: Money received by J. W. Osgood from the Cranberry Isles Union Benevolent Sewing Circle for J. W. Osgood to build the church; payments made ‘by the honor of A. C. Preble’ [Abigail Cobb Preble], signed by J. W. Osgood, and attested to by William P. Preble. (D)= an undated and unsigned (difficult to decipher) ledger page with note: To Whom it Does or May Concern, We the undersigned active and honorary members of Cranberry Isles Benevolent Sewing Circle respectively [represent?] that we are not willing to have the money [divided but want?] the money [kept for the purpose] in which we have agreed in and are satisfied if once divided it will be the means of destroying our fund and a waste of the money. Active members/Honorary members. (E)=Poem by William P. Preble undated, honoring the dead. [show more] | ||
| Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1864 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1864 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1864 (part of 2016.334.2100) | ||
| Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1865 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1865 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1865 (part of 2016.334.2100) | ||
| Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1866 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1866 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1866 (part of 2016.334.2100) | ||
| Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1867 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1867 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1867 (part of 2016.334.2100) | ||
| Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1868 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1868 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1868 (part of 2016.334.2100) | ||
| Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1869-1903 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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| Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1869-1903 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Documents. No scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records for 1869-1903 have been made as of 2018 (part of 2016.334.2100). Paper documents are in files. | ||
| Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1860 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1860 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1860 (part of 2016.334.2100) | ||
| Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1861 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1861 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1861 (part of 2016.334.2100) | ||
| Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1862 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1862 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1862 (part of 2016.334.2100) | ||
| Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1863 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1863 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1863 (part of 2016.334.2100) | ||
| Town of Cranberry Isles records -Voting lists and miscellaneous (1860-1954) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Town of Cranberry Isles records -Voting lists and miscellaneous (1860-1954) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: These documents were originally found in a folder labelled "1867-1871 Gov of Maine" but these documents are from 1860-1954. Random papers and mostly voting lists. (Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles, part of 2016.334.2100) | ||
| Constitution and By-Laws, Merrymeeting Lodge No. 134, Independant Order of Geed Templars, Bowdoinham, Me.1868 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Constitution and By-Laws, Merrymeeting Lodge No. 134, Independant Order of Geed Templars, Bowdoinham, Me.1868 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Booklet, "Constitution and By-Laws, Merrymeeting Lodge No. 134, Independant Order of Geed Templars, Bowdoinham, Me." 1868, Article II is the "Pledge: No member shall make, buy, sell or use, as a beverage, any spiritous or malt liquors, wine or cider, and members shall discountenance the manufacture and sale thereof in all proper ways." | ||
| Civil War Tax document Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Civil War Tax document Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Document, 2 sheets, 1 side, glued together end-to-end, handwritten, "List of Persons Between the ages of 20 and 45 years liable to pay the Tax of $50.00 voted in Town Meeting Jan 23d 1865" and signed and paid that same day, apparently a special Civil War tax. Signed by William P Preble, William H Preble, Samuel S Bunker, Assessors of Cranberry Isles. Transcribed. | ||
| Letter rejecting application to transfer wrecked & salvaged Schooner C. Hood Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter rejecting application to transfer wrecked & salvaged Schooner C. Hood Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Document, handwritten letter, 1 sheet, copy of letter from J.T. Hartley, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, to Collector of Customs, Ellsworth, Maine, rejecting application of William P Preble to transfer wrecked & salvaged Schooner C. Hood from British to American Registry. Items 617 & 618 are a pair. Transcribed. | ||
| Receipt from Hadlock to Stanley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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| Receipt from Hadlock to Stanley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Business receipt, Enoch Stanley received $34.86 from G. Hadlock, 12 Jul 1864 | ||
| Receipt for salvage items from Brig (Schooner) Aerolite Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Receipt for salvage items from Brig (Schooner) Aerolite Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Receipt, Received from Wm. P. Preble, Auctioneer, $821.92 for salvage items from Brig Aerolite of St. John, N.B., 20 Jan 1869 -- H.G. Bunker | ||
| Valuation for A.D. 1860 Northeast Harbor Library |
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| Valuation for A.D. 1860 Northeast Harbor Library Description: Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax, vessels and owners, non-residents-assessments and tax collector's statement at end of listing green and white gingham check patterned cloth cover, stitched binding-inside pages are all manuscript with handwritten rows and columns on every page | |||
| Valuation for A.D. 1861 Northeast Harbor Library |
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| Valuation for A.D. 1861 Northeast Harbor Library Description: Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax, vessels and owners, non-residents-assessments and tax collector's statement at end of listing brown cloth cover, stitched binding-inside pages are all manuscript with handwritten rows and columns on every page | |||
| 1862 Northeast Harbor Library |
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| 1862 Northeast Harbor Library Description: Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax, vessels and owners, non-residents-assessments and tax collector's statement at end of listing also tax on dogs marbleized paper cover, stitched binding-inside pages are pre-printed forms filled out by assessor | |||
| Valuation for A.D. 1863 Northeast Harbor Library |
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| Valuation for A.D. 1863 Northeast Harbor Library Description: Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, dog tax, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax, vessels and owners, non-residents-assessments and tax collector's statement at end of listing tiny star and dot pattern in cream/tan/red/brown/black cloth cover with stitched binding-inside pages are all manuscript with handwritten rows and columns on every page | |||
| Valuation for A.D. 1864 Northeast Harbor Library |
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| Valuation for A.D. 1864 Northeast Harbor Library Description: Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, dog tax, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax, vessels and owners, non-residents-assessments and tax collector's statement at end of listing horizontal striped tan/black/red cloth cover with stitched binding-inside pages are all manuscript with handwritten rows and columns on every page | |||
| Valuation for A.D. 1865 Northeast Harbor Library |
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| Valuation for A.D. 1865 Northeast Harbor Library Description: Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, dog tax, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax, vessels and owners, non-residents-assessments and tax collector's statement at end of listing blue cloth cover with stitched binding-inside pages are all manuscript with handwritten rows and columns on every page | |||
| Valuation for A.D. 1866 Northeast Harbor Library |
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| Valuation for A.D. 1866 Northeast Harbor Library Description: Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, dog tax, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax, vessels and owners, non-residents-assessments and tax collector's statement at end of listing brown cloth cover with stitched binding-inside pages are all manuscript with handwritten rows and columns on every page | |||
| Mount Desert, Hancock Co., Valuation for A.D. 1867 Northeast Harbor Library |
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| Mount Desert, Hancock Co., Valuation for A.D. 1867 Northeast Harbor Library Description: Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, dog tax, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax, vessels and owners, non-residents-assessments and tax collector's statement at end of listing brown cloth cover with stitched binding-inside pages are all manuscript with handwritten rows and columns on every page | |||
| Valuation for A.D. 1868 Northeast Harbor Library |
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| Valuation for A.D. 1868 Northeast Harbor Library Description: Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax, vessels and owners, non-residents-assessments and tax collector's statement at end of listing marbleized paper cover, stitched binding-inside pages are pre-printed forms filled out by assessor | |||
| Valuation for A.D. 1869 Northeast Harbor Library |
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| Valuation for A.D. 1869 Northeast Harbor Library Description: Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax, vessels and owners, non-residents-assessments and tax collector's statement at end of listing cream colored cloth cover in poor condition, stitched binding-inside pages are pre-printed forms filled out by assessor | |||
| Hancock County, Maine Northeast Harbor Library |
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| Petition: License; Real Estate Offer, A. Wasgatt Northeast Harbor Library |
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| Petition: License; Real Estate Offer, A. Wasgatt Northeast Harbor Library Description: A. E. Gilbert Wasgatt minor heir of Elijah H. Wasgatt Harriet W. A. Wasgatt, guardian of A. E. Gilbert Wasgatt | |||
| Sword of Truth Northeast Harbor Library |
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| Sword of Truth Northeast Harbor Library Description: Sections of the newspaper "Sword of Truth" edited by Elder G. J. Adams, president of the "Church of the Messiah" in Indian River, ME and leader of the Jaffa Pilgrimage to Palestine in 1886. |
