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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).
12697Memories of Lottie, by a Pastor
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Religion
  • American Tract Society
  • 1863.
Memories of Lottie, by a Pastor
Item:
  • 12697   
Object ID:
  • 996-107-10
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • American Tract Society
Date:
  • 1863.
Description:
Handwritten opposite title page: "Found in old Lewis Somes house." Bookplate of Sabbath School Library, First Presbyterian Church, Paterson, N.J. inside front cover.
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.
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.
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
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.
12640The Book of Common Prayer
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Prayer
  • Other, Religion
  • T. Nelson and Sons
  • 1864
The Book of Common Prayer
Item:
  • 12640   
Object ID:
  • 996-23-23
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Prayer
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • T. Nelson and Sons
Date:
  • 1864
Description:
"And Administration fo the Sacraments; and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America . . ." Inscribed by Adelma Joy, 1960.
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.
12552Letter from William Richardson to B.H. Higgins
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 1864 (?)
Letter from William Richardson to B.H. Higgins
Item:
  • 12552   
Object ID:
  • 015.FIC.07.08
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Collection:
  • Higgins Papers
Date:
  • 1864 (?)
Description:
Mr. Richardson writes that he would like to have hardwood boards and specifies the sizes "to work around the top of boats" and on "skiff bottoms." Exact year of letter hard to read, but the letter was written from the Cranberry Isles. Letter measures 5" X 8".
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.
12776A Little Leaven in a Little Lump
  • Publication, Book
  • American Sunday School Union
  • 1865
A Little Leaven in a Little Lump
Item:
  • 12776   
Object ID:
  • 015.003.15
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Publisher:
  • American Sunday School Union
Date:
  • 1865
Description:
Fictional stories for Sunday School. Inscribed "No. 37, Sound Sabbath School."
13942Seaside Studies in Natural History: Marine animals of Massachusetts Bay: Radiates
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Marine Animals
  • Agassiz, Elizabeth and Alexander
  • Houghton Mifflin
  • 1865
Seaside Studies in Natural History: Marine animals of Massachusetts Bay: Radiates
Item:
  • 13942   
Object ID:
  • 002.60
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Marine Animals
Creator:
  • Agassiz, Elizabeth and Alexander
Publisher:
  • Houghton Mifflin
Date:
  • 1865
Description:
Description of Radiates, the Marine animals of Massachusetts Bay, Book marked as belonging to the library of the Harbor Cottages. Inscription on front inside page : Purchased from the proceeds of a concert given by Mr. Hamilton J. Orr of Philadelphia and Mrs. Chas. W. Eliot, July 26, 1890."
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.