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| 1001 | James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863 |
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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 | |
| 1002 | James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863 |
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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. | |
| 1003 | James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863 |
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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. | |
| 1004 | James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862 |
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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 | |
| 1005 | James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863 |
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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. | |
| 1028 | Freeman House with Buggy Stereograph |
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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 | |
| 1533 | The Household Physician |
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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. |
| 1539 | The Holy Bible. |
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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". | |
| 1540 | The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ |
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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. | |
| 1589 | Child's bonnet worn by Edith Etta Salisbury |
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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. | |||
| 1592 | Quilt Square |
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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] | |||
| 2345 | Hall’s Little Washer, Sept. 7, 1869 |
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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”. . | |||
| 2476 | Permission for "Romp" to navigate Chesapeake Bay |
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| 3089 | Old Farmer’s Almanac |
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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 | ||
| 3090 | Old Farmer’s Almanac |
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Description: Old Farmer’s Almanac 1862 tied together with string, yellow cover Previoulsy Archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08 | ||
| 3091 | Old Farmer’s Almanac |
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Description: Old Farmer’s Almanac 1861 tied together with string, brown cover Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08 | ||
| 3092 | Old Farmer’s Almanac |
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Description: Old Farmer’s Almanac 1860 tied together with string, brown cover Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08 | ||
| 3096 | Old Farmer’s Almanac |
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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 | ||
| 3097 | Old Farmer’s Almanac |
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Description: Old Farmer’s Almanac 1866 tied together with string, yellow cover Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08 | ||
| 3502 | Certificate of Commissioning of Francis Sample as First Lieutenant |
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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 | |
| 3519 | Resolution regarding Capt. Nathaniel G Richardson |
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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. | |
| 3527 | Administration of Estate of Joshua Moore |
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Description: 3 documents appointment Caroline F. Moore as administrator of Joshua S. Moore's estate, payments of the estate | ||
| 3732 | Records of John Gilley, Widows Pension, Death |
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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. | ||
| 3733 | Records of John Gilley, Civil War , 1860-1864 |
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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" | ||
| 3836 | Court Record of sale of estate of Joshua F. Moore |
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Description: Agreement for Caroline Moore to hold sale of Joshua S. Moore's estate to pay debts of $500 |
