Description: Nautical and Topographical map of Mount Desert Island. Some tears and a few small holes, but in fairly good condition. Size: 31.5" x 32.75 "
Description: To Mary Newman from Charlotte Newman, daughter, in Ellsworth, 1882 She has heard from Jane and she is sick. "The doctor sess (sic) she never will be eny better" ..."she has nothing to make hir comfitable and has to work like a dog" Mentions Harry coming to see Mary and father.
Description: Martha Newman, Cherryfield Maine to mother Mary Newman, November 13, 1889 Is lonesome and wanting to get home. Children sick with hooping cough She'd like to see her father
Description: Letter to Mr. Stanley indicating "unsettled accounts for a number of years" for a total of $59.35. Bain Russell & Co. are Ship Stores and Ship Chandlery in Portland, Maine; Mr. Stanley's father had recently died, apparently at sea, for mention is made in the letter of recovering the body.
Description: Receipt for boots, hat, shoes, peas, corn, tea, and more issues by Higging Brothers, dealers in Dry Goods and Groceries, Flour and Corn, Paints and Oils, Ready-made Clothing, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes. Store apparently was in Bar Harbor.
Description: Bill of Sale between Jacob Higgins and Thomas Church (last name?). "I agree to sell the timbers that lies on Sparow Higgins Landing so called if he likes the timbers and all the plank also by paying 12 dollars per thousand." Blue Hill April 28th, 1883
Description: Bill from W.B. Campbell to H.M. Hobart of Chicago for researching (?) title of the William P. Smith lot in Mt. Desert. This Hobart is likely the same person listed as Hovert in 015.FIC.033.14.
Description: Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Discharged by reason of gun shot wounds. Occupation: farmer [farmmer] Born In Ireland 16 Regiment Maine Volunteer
Description: Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Discharged by reason of disability. Occupation: farmer Two applications, one dated 1885, age 56 and other , age 64 one residing in Tremont, the other in SWH
Description: Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Occupation: carpenter In First Regiment H. Artillery Says he was in 3 Battery, Branch of Service
Description: Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Discharged by reason of disability Served at Bottoms Bridge, VA Name may be spelled Reynolds, Occupation: lumberman