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You searched for: Date: 1860s✖Type: Document✖
Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
4518Letter to Mary Newman, 1862 from MJ ? Bickford
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 12/27/1862
Letter to Mary Newman, 1862 from MJ ? Bickford
Item:
  • 4518   
Object ID:
  • 008.075.14
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Mary Newman
Date:
  • 12/27/1862
Description:
Letter to Mary Newman 1862 from daughter MJ ? Bickford of Winter Harborr Is this the same name as what appeared to be E.J. Newman? Second page I shall be spard to take care of my baby and then that I shall be spard ? to meet my , my little Mary in Heaven."
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.
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
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
4021Sale of vessel "Romp" of Tremont by Joshua S. Moore to Sallie Somes
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
  • Other, Schooners
  • 1861
Sale of vessel "Romp" of Tremont by Joshua S. Moore to Sallie Somes
Item:
  • 4021   
Object ID:
  • 001.162.9
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
Subject:
  • Other, Schooners
Date:
  • 1861
Description:
Sale of 1/8th share of schooner Romp to Sallie S. Somes from Joshua S. Moore. The schooner Romp was built in Tremont in 1852.
12113Somes Woolen Mill Records
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Somes Woolen Mill
  • 1861
Somes Woolen Mill Records
Item:
  • 12113   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.002.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Somes Woolen Mill
Collection:
  • Somes Woolen Mill
Date:
  • 1861
Description:
1861 Record of Measurement and Cost of Cloth.
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
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.
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.
16772Somes Carding Mill Record
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1862
Somes Carding Mill Record
Item:
  • 16772   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.001.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Collection:
  • Somes Carding Mill
Date:
  • 1862
Description:
1862 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool
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
4027Aid for dependents of those who served in military
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
  • Other, Civil wars
  • 1863
Aid for dependents of those who served in military
Item:
  • 4027   
Object ID:
  • 001.162.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
Date:
  • 1863
Description:
Payment from Treasurer of State of Maine for "aid in support of the wife, or dependent mother, father or sister, or minor children..." of soldiers sailors or marines engaged in military service "during the present rebellion." Names of service-persons, dependents and their ages, amount paid listed. Signed by Treasurer of Mount Desert (name of J.S. Somes added).
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.
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.
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.
16771Somes Carding Mill Records
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1863
Somes Carding Mill Records
Item:
  • 16771   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.001.3
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Collection:
  • Somes Carding Mill
Date:
  • 1863
Description:
1863 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool
16774Somes Carding Mill Records
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1863
Somes Carding Mill Records
Item:
  • 16774   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.001.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Collection:
  • Somes Carding Mill
Date:
  • 1863
Description:
1861 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool
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.
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.
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.
3913Receipt for sale from Thompson to Mayo
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
  • 1864
Receipt for sale from Thompson to Mayo
Item:
  • 3913   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.152.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
Date:
  • 1864
Description:
1864 receipt for payment of $50.00 from William Thompson to Moses Mayo for +/- 10 acres.
4515To George Newman, 1864, about the civil war
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Civil War
  • 1864
To George Newman, 1864, about the civil war
Item:
  • 4515   
Object ID:
  • 008.075.17
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Civil War
Collection:
  • George Newman
Date:
  • 1864
Description:
To George Newman, Nov 16,1864, East Ead from Anotheon (sic) From Hannah L. Newman Very light printing hard to read It is a pleasure that I take in Wrighting you these Few Lines to let you no that We are All Well and hope that these few lines will find yoou all the same . I received a letter from Andrew this morning and he was well. They have been a fighting over there and least about all of there Regiment and least all of there Co but 8 they are going away to North Carolina Soon. Letter continues [show more]
12102Letter regarding upcoming Eden town meeting and caucus of Democratic Town Committee
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Democrats
  • Other, Town meetings
  • Thomas, S. J.
  • 1864
Letter regarding upcoming Eden town meeting and caucus of Democratic Town Committee
Item:
  • 12102   
Object ID:
  • 008.006.001
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Democrats
  • Other, Town meetings
Creator:
  • Thomas, S. J.
Collection:
  • S. J. Thomas
Date:
  • 1864
Description:
Eden, 12th Feb. '64 Dear Sir, As you are one of the Democratic Town Committee and as the time for our March meeting is approaching, I will suggest that we have a Caucus here for consultation, the last Saturday of the month 27th at such hour as you think best- If Saturday should be too stormy then on the Tuesday following- Perhaps it may be best to pass the word ? ? ? to get a good attendence without notifying publicly- Please let me know your mind the matter and soon as you can. Truely Yours, S. J. Thomas *Town meetings took place in March) [show more]
12111Somes Woolen Mill Records
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Somes Woolen Mill
  • 1864
Somes Woolen Mill Records
Item:
  • 12111   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.002.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Somes Woolen Mill
Collection:
  • Somes Woolen Mill
Date:
  • 1864
Description:
1864 Record of Measurement and Cost of Cloth.