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You searched for: Date: 1860s✖Subject: Other✖
Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
1001James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-01-09
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863
Item:
  • 1001   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1863-01-09
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker thanks his sister, Letita A. Parker, for her letter and writes about his work and life at Fort Alexander, a friend who was injured in the Battle of Fredericksburg, a photograph he sent home, and a mutual friend named Fred. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Daniel Chaplin, Tom Milan
1002James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-07-25
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863
Item:
  • 1002   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1863-07-25
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about a boil on his leg, traveling with his regiment from Bangor, friends who died or are missing, and a map he sent her. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
1003James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-10-11
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863
Item:
  • 1003   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1863-10-11
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about receiving letters from her and their friend Hannah, his good health, family, and school. He also relates his experience with artillery practice and guard patrol, remarking on the expense of war. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
1004James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Places, Camp
  • Parker, James
  • 1862-08-10
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862
Item:
  • 1004   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Places, Camp
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1862-08-10
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Camp Roberts near Bangor. He wishes for new food, thanks her for a letter, asks for advice about purchasing a revolver, and describes his life at camp. The original envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Lizzie Young
1005James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-09-27
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863
Item:
  • 1005   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1863-09-27
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about the pleasure of receiving letters, the cold weather, a trip he took into the country and some dogs he saw there, and learning to play chess. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
1533The Household Physician
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Family
  • Other, History
  • Other, Medicine
  • Warren, Ira, M.D.
  • Bradley
  • 1862.
The Household Physician
Item:
  • 1533   
Object ID:
  • 996-82-82
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Family
  • Other, History
  • Other, Medicine
Creator:
  • Warren, Ira, M.D.
Publisher:
  • Bradley
Date:
  • 1862.
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.
1539The Holy Bible.
  • Publication, Book
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
  • Other, Religion
  • American Bible Society
  • 1868.
The Holy Bible.
Item:
  • 1539   
Object ID:
  • 996-77-77
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • American Bible Society
Date:
  • 1868.
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".
1540The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bibles
  • Other, Religion
  • American Bible Society
  • 1860.
The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Item:
  • 1540   
Object ID:
  • 996-132-13
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Bibles
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • American Bible Society
Date:
  • 1860.
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.
2476Permission for "Romp" to navigate Chesapeake Bay
  • Document, Permission
  • Other, Shipping
  • Other, Ships
  • 1860
Permission for "Romp" to navigate Chesapeake Bay
Item:
  • 2476   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.076.3
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Permission
Subject:
  • Other, Shipping
  • Other, Ships
Date:
  • 1860
3089Old Farmer’s Almanac
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1863
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Item:
  • 3089   
Object ID:
  • 002-69-8-2363
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Almanac
Subject:
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
Collection:
  • Farmer's Almanac
Date:
  • 1863
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
3090Old Farmer’s Almanac
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1862
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Item:
  • 3090   
Object ID:
  • 002-69-7-2362
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Almanac
Subject:
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
Collection:
  • Farmer's Almanac
Date:
  • 1862
Description:
Old Farmer’s Almanac 1862 tied together with string, yellow cover Previoulsy Archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08
3091Old Farmer’s Almanac
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1861
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Item:
  • 3091   
Object ID:
  • 002-69-6-2361
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Almanac
Subject:
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
Collection:
  • Farmer's Almanac
Date:
  • 1861
Description:
Old Farmer’s Almanac 1861 tied together with string, brown cover Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08
3092Old Farmer’s Almanac
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1860
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Item:
  • 3092   
Object ID:
  • 002-69-5-2360
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Almanac
Subject:
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
Collection:
  • Farmer's Almanac
Date:
  • 1860
Description:
Old Farmer’s Almanac 1860 tied together with string, brown cover Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08
3096Old Farmer’s Almanac
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1868
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Item:
  • 3096   
Object ID:
  • 002-69-11-2366
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Almanac
Subject:
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
Collection:
  • Farmer's Almanac
Date:
  • 1868
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
3097Old Farmer’s Almanac
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1866
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Item:
  • 3097   
Object ID:
  • 002-69-10-2365
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Almanac
Subject:
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
Collection:
  • Farmer's Almanac
Date:
  • 1866
Description:
Old Farmer’s Almanac 1866 tied together with string, yellow cover Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08
3502Certificate of Commissioning of Francis Sample as First Lieutenant
  • Document, Government, Military Record, Service Record
  • Other, Military officers
  • Illinois State Militia
  • 8/13/1861
Certificate of Commissioning of Francis Sample as First Lieutenant
Item:
  • 3502   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1602.c
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Military Record, Service Record
Subject:
  • Other, Military officers
Creator:
  • Illinois State Militia
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 8/13/1861
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
3519Resolution regarding Capt. Nathaniel G Richardson
  • Document, Resolution
  • Other, Death
  • Mason, William T
  • 1/3/1862
Resolution regarding Capt. Nathaniel G Richardson
Item:
  • 3519   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.8.13
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Resolution
Subject:
  • Other, Death
Creator:
  • Mason, William T
Collection:
  • Richardson Genealogy
Date:
  • 1/3/1862
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.
3527Administration of Estate of Joshua Moore
  • Document, Government, Probate
  • Other, Estates
  • Aug 2, 1865
Administration of Estate of Joshua Moore
Item:
  • 3527   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.14.8
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Probate
Subject:
  • Other, Estates
Date:
  • Aug 2, 1865
Description:
3 documents appointment Caroline F. Moore as administrator of Joshua S. Moore's estate, payments of the estate
3836Court Record of sale of estate of Joshua F. Moore
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Other, Estates
  • Aug 1866
Court Record of sale of estate of Joshua F. Moore
Item:
  • 3836   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.14.10
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
Subject:
  • Other, Estates
Date:
  • Aug 1866
Description:
Agreement for Caroline Moore to hold sale of Joshua S. Moore's estate to pay debts of $500
3907Certification of people liable to perform military duty
  • Document, List, Roster
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • 1865
Certification of people liable to perform military duty
Item:
  • 3907   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.153.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, List, Roster
Subject:
  • Other, Mount Desert
Date:
  • 1865
Description:
Photocopy, signed by John W. Somes, difficult to tell which papers in the Folder this goes to.
3908List of Persons living in Town of Mt. Desert, 1865
  • Document, Government, Census Record
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • 1865
List of Persons living in Town of Mt. Desert, 1865
Item:
  • 3908   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.153.3
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Census Record
Subject:
  • Other, Mount Desert
Date:
  • 1865
Description:
Photocopy, pages cut apart, hard to read. Shows ages, occupations.
3909List of men furnished by the Town of Mt. Desert under the several calls...
  • Document, List, Roster
  • Other, Civil wars
  • 1869
List of men furnished by the Town of Mt. Desert under the several calls...
Item:
  • 3909   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.153.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, List, Roster
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
Date:
  • 1869
Description:
Civil War soldiers. Photocopied list; difficult to read.
3936Schooner "Romp" inspection record & wharf charges
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
  • Other, Schooners
  • 1860
Schooner "Romp" inspection record & wharf charges
Item:
  • 3936   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.076.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
Subject:
  • Other, Schooners
Date:
  • 1860
3939Excerpt from account of shipping, c. 1863
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Shipping
  • 1863
Excerpt from account of shipping, c. 1863
Item:
  • 3939   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.076.12
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Subject:
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Shipping
Date:
  • 1863
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.
3942List of Scholars, Mt. Desert, April 1st, 1862
  • Document, List
  • Other, Schools
  • 1862
List of Scholars, Mt. Desert, April 1st, 1862
Item:
  • 3942   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.017
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, List
Subject:
  • Other, Schools
Date:
  • 1862
Description:
Note, "Oak Hill", District 2