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19483Letter from ACS to His Wife
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Mount Desert High School
  • Sept 29, 1864
Letter from ACS to His Wife
Item:
  • 19483   
Object ID:
  • 016.002.59
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Mount Desert High School
Collection:
  • Laura Cross Collection
Date:
  • Sept 29, 1864
Description:
Two page computer typed copy of a letter written by ACS to his wife dated September 29, 1864. He writes to his wife to let her know he is well and of the battles fought near by. He also pledges to send her more money after he has a chance to buy some replacement clothes. Talks of Captain H.H. Savage who thinks they maybe related. Hopes his wife is well and sends his love.
19208Somes Carding Mill Records
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1868
Somes Carding Mill Records
Item:
  • 19208   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.001.5
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Collection:
  • Somes Carding Mill
Date:
  • 1868
Description:
1867 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool
122761868 Woman's diary and account book
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • Other, Diary
  • 1868
1868 Woman's diary and account book
Item:
  • 12276   
Object ID:
  • 009.077.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
Subject:
  • Other, Diary
Collection:
  • 1868 Diary of unknown woman
Date:
  • 1868
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]
3957Civil War Enrollment Regulations
  • Document, Government, Military Record
  • Other, Civil wars
  • 1865
Civil War Enrollment Regulations
Item:
  • 3957   
Object ID:
  • 009.020.20
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Military Record
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
Collection:
  • Civil War Enrollment Regulations
Date:
  • 1865
Description:
Instructions for preparing list of people "liable to enrolment".
16633Letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer, photocopy and transcription
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Mayo, Wilson M
  • 8/4/1865
Letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer, photocopy and transcription
Item:
  • 16633   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.161.19
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
Creator:
  • Mayo, Wilson M
Collection:
  • Mayo Genealogy
Date:
  • 8/4/1865
Description:
Photocopy and transcription of letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer attempting to locate his brother, Isaac Mayo, during Civil War.
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.
16405Civil War Letter
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Civil wars
  • DeLorraine Higgins
  • 1862
Civil War Letter
Item:
  • 16405   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.70.5
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
Creator:
  • DeLorraine Higgins
Collection:
  • Higgins Genealogy
Date:
  • 1862
Description:
Letter written by DeLorraine Higgins to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins. Letter written from Baton Rouge, LA, refers to picket duty and food rations.
16404Civil War Letter
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Delorraine Higgins
  • 1862
Civil War Letter
Item:
  • 16404   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.70.6
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
Creator:
  • Delorraine Higgins
Collection:
  • Higgins Genealogy
Date:
  • 1862
Description:
Letter from DeLorraine Higgins from Newport News, VA, to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins. Letter refers to other local men who were serving in the Civil War. He also refers to the ship, Alabama, being in Frenchmans Bay.
16403Civil War Letter
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Other, Health
  • DeLorraine Higgins
  • 1863
Civil War Letter
Item:
  • 16403   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.70.7
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Other, Health
Creator:
  • DeLorraine Higgins
Collection:
  • Higgins Genealogy
Date:
  • 1863
Description:
Letter from DeLorraine Higgins, Civil War soldier, to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins, describes weather, his illness and the status of other local soldiers.
16402Civil War Letter
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Other, Health
  • DeLorraine Higgins
  • 1863
Civil War Letter
Item:
  • 16402   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.70.8
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Other, Health
Creator:
  • DeLorraine Higgins
Collection:
  • Higgins Genealogy
Date:
  • 1863
Description:
Letter from DeLorraine Higgins to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins. This letter, written from Baton Rouge, LA, discussed health issues and new marching orders.
16401Civil War Letter
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Assistance
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Joseph Currier
  • 1863
Civil War Letter
Item:
  • 16401   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.70.9
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Assistance
  • Other, Civil wars
Creator:
  • Joseph Currier
Collection:
  • Higgins Genealogy
Date:
  • 1863
Description:
This letter from Joseph Currier, written from Fort Alexander, MD, to a Mr. Higgins is asking for state aid for his impoverished family in Maine. Currier mention that the soldiers have not been paid in six months.
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
9199Warranty Deed from Thomas Wells to William Holchousen
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Deed
  • State of Illinois
  • 8/22/1864
Warranty Deed from Thomas Wells to William Holchousen
Item:
  • 9199   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1605.a-h
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Other, Deed
Creator:
  • State of Illinois
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 8/22/1864
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
1589Child's bonnet worn by Edith Etta Salisbury
  • Object, Clothing, Hat, Bonnet
  • c. 1869
Child's bonnet worn by Edith Etta Salisbury
Item:
  • 1589   
Object ID:
  • 010.014.002
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Hat, Bonnet
Date:
  • c. 1869
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.
16984Note from E. M. Hamor to B. H. Higgins
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • march 19, 1863
Note from E. M. Hamor to B. H. Higgins
Item:
  • 16984   
Object ID:
  • 009.003.011
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Date:
  • march 19, 1863
Description:
This is a personal note that reads, "Sir, If you will come over next Monday in the afternoon, we will do that business. If you cannot come, please let me know when you can come. Yours, E. M. Hamor"
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
3732Records of John Gilley, Widows Pension, Death
  • Object, Data Processing, Digital Videodisc
  • National Archives
  • 1864 ca
Records of John Gilley, Widows Pension, Death
Item:
  • 3732   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.36B.20
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Data Processing, Digital Videodisc
Creator:
  • National Archives
Date:
  • 1864 ca
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.
18374Sale of estate for benefit of Nancy J. Gott, minor child
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
  • Other, Estates
  • Sep 1869
Sale of estate for benefit of Nancy J. Gott, minor child
Item:
  • 18374   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.14.12
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
Subject:
  • Other, Estates
Date:
  • Sep 1869
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
18344Old Farmer’s Almanac
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1865
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Item:
  • 18344   
Object ID:
  • 002-69-9-2364
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Pamphlet
Subject:
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
Collection:
  • Farmer's Almanac
Date:
  • 1865
Description:
Old Farmer’s Almanac 1865 tied together with string, yellow cover
9167Chauncy Noyes?
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • John A. Heard
  • c 1860s
Chauncy Noyes?
Item:
  • 9167   
Object ID:
  • 997-116-278
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Creator:
  • John A. Heard
Date:
  • c 1860s
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.
9168Harriett Noyes
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • B. F. George
  • c 1860s
Harriett Noyes
Item:
  • 9168   
Object ID:
  • 997-115-277
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Creator:
  • B. F. George
Date:
  • c 1860s
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.
9173Laura or Sue Cushman
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • Unknown
  • c 1860s
Laura or Sue Cushman
Item:
  • 9173   
Object ID:
  • 997-109-271
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Creator:
  • Unknown
Date:
  • c 1860s
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]
5091Adaline Clark
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Unknown
  • 1860-1868
Adaline Clark
Item:
  • 5091   
Object ID:
  • 001.59.63
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Unknown
Collection:
  • Fernald Photo Collection
Date:
  • 1860-1868
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.”
17500The Holy Bible.
  • Publication, Book
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
  • Other, Religion
  • The American Bible Society
  • 1863.
The Holy Bible.
Item:
  • 17500   
Object ID:
  • 996-78-78
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • The American Bible Society
Date:
  • 1863.
17461Teaching Contract
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
  • Other, Education
  • 2/20/1869
Teaching Contract
Item:
  • 17461   
Object ID:
  • **2079
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
Subject:
  • Other, Education
Date:
  • 2/20/1869
Description:
Copy of contract hiring Lyman Smith to teach for 2 and a half months in district 4. Pay was $30 a month