Item	Title	Type	Subject	Creator	Publisher	Date
18371	Appointment of unknown person to office of justice of peace	Document, Permission, Commission				1849	Appointment of unknown person to office of justice of peace Item: 18371    Object ID: 015.FIC.07.10 Catalog: Archives Type: Document, Permission, Commission Collection: Higgins Papers Date: 1849 Description: This document is from the State of Maine, but the name of person appointed to the office of justice of the peace for Hancock County is blank. It is signed by Ezra B. French, Secretary of State and indicates that upon payment of $5.00 the "commission will forthwith be made..."
5615	The Old Somesville Woolen Mill - built in 1847	Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard				1847	The Old Somesville Woolen Mill - built in 1847 Item: 5615    Object ID: 012-82-181 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard Date: 1847 Description: Isaac Somes' woolen mill in Somesville. Three-story building, clapboards on front, shingles on side. Side facing brook shows 15 windows, five on each story. The front shows five windows and door on left. One chimney at front end of roof. Building sits on stone foundation. Bare trees surround mill. Printed at the bottom of the card "The OLD SOMESVILLE WOOLEN MILL-Built in 1847 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS". "Bob & Norma" written with pen on reverse. Image layer is torn/missing at top of postcard in a section approx 2" x 1/2" [show more]
5233	The Old Somesville Woolen Mill-Built in 1847	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph				1847	The Old Somesville Woolen Mill-Built in 1847 Item: 5233    Object ID: 000-45 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Date: 1847 Description: Isaac Somes' woolen mill in Somesville. Three-story building, clapboards on front, shingles on side. Side facing brook shows 15 windows, five on each story. The front shows five windows and door on left. One chimney at front end of roof. Building sits on stone foundation. Bare trees surround mill. sepia toned photograph Written on the back "Isaac Somes Woolen Mill on the Mill Stream" There is damage to the photo surface.
5157	Indian Cemetery.	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph				1843	Indian Cemetery. Item: 5157    Object ID: 001-86.7 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Date: 1843 Description: Photograph of Indian Cemetery. Taken at Somesville in 1843 by Benj. Joy, Ellsworth. Note: Most likely taken by Benj. Joy, Jr. and is a photograph of a photograph; place probably somewhere in the Andes. The Abbe Museum also has a copy as does the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. Smithsonian says date is c.1923. Original record said this was taken at Somesville in 1843 by Benj. Joy, Ellsworth. New information received on Dec. 29, 2014 implies this photo was originally taken by a woman explorer, Harriet Chalmers Adams in the early twentieth century. See Granger Historical Stock photograph # 0253041. [show more]
13845	The Mariner's Wife	Publication, Literary, Poem				1847	The Mariner's Wife Item: 13845    Object ID: 013.031.11 Catalog: Archives Type: Publication, Literary, Poem Collection: Mary Somes Date: 1847 Description: Poem by Sophronia Knapp, "Thoughts of the Mariner's Wife," copied by Clara S. Foster (?) and addressed to Mrs. Higgins with note: "Please accept the following lines which I take the liberty to copy for you [&} oblige, your sincere friend, Clara S. Foster. First lines of poem: "The night is dark, the tempest raves, Sleep from my pillow flies..."
13604	Rifle	Object, Armaments, Rifle				c 1840	Rifle Item: 13604    Object ID: 995-107-107 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Armaments, Rifle Date: c 1840 Description: Marked William Read Boston. Ramrod intact. Lock by Read & Son probably a replacement, it does not match drum. Full stock. Brass buttplate, iron furniture. Ignition: caplock Wood: walnut fullstock Caliber: 12 gage Donor info - property of John Somes son of Abraham Somes.
13475	Musket	Object, Armaments, Musket				c 1844	Musket Item: 13475    Object ID: 996-146-362 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Armaments, Musket Date: c 1844 Description: U.S. Model 1842 Musket..69 Caliber. Charge: 70gr ffg, paper cartridge.Marked, “Harper’s Ferry 1844 (may be 1849)”. Percussion. Smooth bore. Metal ramrod under barrel. Stud for affixing bayonet under muzzle. Visitor info - Springfield Service Rifle, made in Harper’s Ferry. Standard infantry arm. Designed as smoothbores, many were later rifled. Many saw use in early months of Civil War. This piece may be a Mexican War piece, or may be a relic from Bloodless Aroostook War. [show more]
12303	Plates	Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate				c. 1818-1848	Plates Item: 12303    Object ID: 995.45.45B Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate Date: c. 1818-1848 Description: Black oriental design. Made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. Marked Jeddo. Most of this type were imported to the U.S. between 1818-1848. These three plates were used by members of the Somes family. Plates of this design were made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. They were imported into the United States between 1818 and 1848. These plates were used by members of the Somes family.
11996	1842 Letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes.	Document, Correspondence, Letter				1842	1842 Letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes. Item: 11996    Object ID: 010.039.01 Catalog: Archives Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Collection: Jacob and Agnes Somes Date: 1842 Description: Affectionate 2 page letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes. Describes his boarding house in Augusta, where he was serving in the legislature. Mentioned his homesickness, fear of fire and sickness among the children.
4528	1847 tax bill with declarations of value of individual property; Town of Eden	Document, Government, Tax Roll				1847	1847 tax bill with declarations of value of individual property; Town of Eden Item: 4528    Object ID: 007.167.1 Catalog: Archives Type: Document, Government, Tax Roll Date: 1847 Description: Two-sided paper: Side 1 is an inventory and valuation of taxable property (real and personal) of inhabitants of the Town of Eden for estate, county and town taxes dated May 26, 1847. Assessors are listed as Eben L. Higgins, John Salsbury, and ___ Mayo. Mill rate is given. On the reverse side is a chart showing property owners' names and the value of various kinds of property belonging to them. Paper is badly torn. and some words are missing. [show more]
4522	Letter to Grandmother Newman	Document, Correspondence				1848	Letter to Grandmother Newman Item: 4522    Object ID: 008.075.10 Catalog: Archives Type: Document, Correspondence Collection: Mary Newman Date: 1848 Description: Very light handwriting so difficult to read Dated Ellsworth 9/24/1848. Has accompanying envelope To: Grandmother: Mary Newman, Mt. Desert Maine from Hillie Letter is in regard to Ellie who is sick and laying in bed and may die Would like to have Grandmother Newman come visit.
3991	Indenture of Hariet Smith	Document, Legal, Indenture		Higgins, Benjamin H., Samuel H. Richards and Amos Clements		1846	Indenture of Hariet Smith Item: 3991    Object ID: 008.010.001 Catalog: Archives Type: Document, Legal, Indenture Creator: Higgins, Benjamin H., Samuel H. Richards and Amos Clements Date: 1846 Description: Indenture of Hariet (sic) Smith to Amos Clements of Penobscott (sic) county of Eden. Benjamin Higgins and Samuel H. Richards signed the indenture as overseers of the poor of the Town of Eden.
3992	Bank draft and receipt	Object, Pay Order, Bank Draft		Clark, A. P.		Aug 8th 1845	Bank draft and receipt Item: 3992    Object ID: 008.005.001 Catalog: Archives Type: Object, Pay Order, Bank Draft Creator: Clark, A. P. Collection: Bank Draft Date: Aug 8th 1845 Description: "Capt. Geo. Frisbee Sir please $51 to pay _ Clement, Salisbury and Welles In Co, $51 and bring me a receipt from the same. No 51 Kirby Street Boston" Gouldsboro. Back has a series of names: Eden Higging, Capt George Frisbee, Jacob H. Higgins Jacob written over and over. Eden written twice. References to Frisbee, Clement, Salisbury, Clark, Higgins.
3339	Hacksaw Handle	Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Saw, Hand Saw				c 1848	Hacksaw Handle Item: 3339    Object ID: 996-218-434 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Saw, Hand Saw Date: c 1848 Description: Curved handle. Nut and bolt for blade. Hole at end. Marked, “June 24, 1848” on both sides.
3257	Plates	Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate				c. 1818-1848	Plates Item: 3257    Object ID: 995.45.45C Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate Date: c. 1818-1848 Description: Black oriental design. Made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. Marked Jeddo. Most of this type were imported to the U.S. between 1818-1848. These three plates were used by members of the Somes family. Plates of this design were made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. They were imported into the United States between 1818 and 1848. These plates were used by members of the Somes family.
1775	Plates	Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate				c. 1818-1848	Plates Item: 1775    Object ID: 995.45.45A Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate Date: c. 1818-1848 Description: Black oriental design. Made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. Marked Jeddo. Most of this type were imported to the U.S. between 1818-1848. These three plates were used by members of the Somes family. Plates of this design were made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. They were imported into the United States between 1818 and 1848. These plates were used by members of the Somes family.

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