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2018.415.2255Correspondence Reverend Charles Elliott Harwood - Letter 1
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
Letter 1 - June 16, 1897, Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood was the pastor of the Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church from 1894 to March 22, 1897 when he died suddenly. Dear Bro. Whittier, from SB Moore? About a manuscript. Includes text from Rv. Charles E. Harwood. Note on reverse says Mr. Harwood's article, ms important.
Correspondence Reverend Charles Elliott Harwood - Letter 1
Catalogue #:
  • 2018.415.2255   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1897
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  • Paper
Description:
Letter 1 - June 16, 1897, Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood was the pastor of the Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church from 1894 to March 22, 1897 when he died suddenly. Dear Bro. Whittier, from SB Moore? About a manuscript. Includes text from Rv. Charles E. Harwood. Note on reverse says Mr. Harwood's article, ms important.
2018.415.2254Correspondence Reverend Charles Elliott Harwood - Letter 1A
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
Letter 1A - Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood was the pastor of the Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church from 1894 to March 22, 1897 when he died suddenly. Letter 1A: Statement for Mission work on the Cranberry Islands. Toward the $700 needed to purchase and repair the church property on Cranberry Islan Island (some $500 of which has already been given or pledged) we contribute the amounts opposite our names to be transmitted for this purpose to Rev. Mr. Harwood, the resident mission by:xxx Bishof $5.00; Merril E Gatel? $5.00; Lucius G. Pruitt $5; A.V.A. Nimter? $5.00; and a couple of others paid to Mr. Harwood Sept. 1, 1896.
Correspondence Reverend Charles Elliott Harwood - Letter 1A
Catalogue #:
  • 2018.415.2254   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1896
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter 1A - Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood was the pastor of the Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church from 1894 to March 22, 1897 when he died suddenly. Letter 1A: Statement for Mission work on the Cranberry Islands. Toward the $700 needed to purchase and repair the church property on Cranberry Islan Island (some $500 of which has already been given or pledged) we contribute the amounts opposite our names to be transmitted for this purpose to Rev. Mr. Harwood, the resident mission by:xxx Bishof $5.00; Merril E Gatel? $5.00; Lucius G. Pruitt $5; A.V.A. Nimter? $5.00; and a couple of others paid to Mr. Harwood Sept. 1, 1896. [show more]
2001.108.767Letter and drawings Eskimo life
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Letter and 2 photos of drawings depicting Eskimo Culture: hunting, fishing, from German source. [Research TBD] Likely connected with Samuel Hadlock and his traveling exhibition of Eskimo Indians, Rachel Field's God's Pocket, and subsequent research in Beyond God's Pocket
Letter and drawings Eskimo life
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.108.767   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter and 2 photos of drawings depicting Eskimo Culture: hunting, fishing, from German source. [Research TBD] Likely connected with Samuel Hadlock and his traveling exhibition of Eskimo Indians, Rachel Field's God's Pocket, and subsequent research in Beyond God's Pocket
2013.246.2760Letter from Horace Bunker to his Uncle Ben
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter from Edgar Bunker to his Uncle Ben in 1945; he sends a copy of God’s Pocket, Rachel Field’s novel about Samuel Hadlock’s tour of Europe, and he describes his recent 50th wedding anniversary celebration, transcribed.
Letter from Horace Bunker to his Uncle Ben
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2760   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1945
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter from Edgar Bunker to his Uncle Ben in 1945; he sends a copy of God’s Pocket, Rachel Field’s novel about Samuel Hadlock’s tour of Europe, and he describes his recent 50th wedding anniversary celebration, transcribed.
2013.246.2759Letter from Horace Bunker to Frances [Spurling?]
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  • People
Letter from Horace Edgar Bunker (age 94) to his cousin Frances (Spurling?) written in 1960, transcribed; their grandmother was Abigail Cobb Hadlock Preble. He relates Spurling/Bunker/Preble family genealogy
Letter from Horace Bunker to Frances [Spurling?]
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2759   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1960
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter from Horace Edgar Bunker (age 94) to his cousin Frances (Spurling?) written in 1960, transcribed; their grandmother was Abigail Cobb Hadlock Preble. He relates Spurling/Bunker/Preble family genealogy
2013.246.2761Letter from young girl undtd
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
One page of a letter (transcribed) from a young girl just starting high school near Biddeford, Maine, to a friend or a relative. (This fragment of letter was in with several Bunker family letters in donor Louise Marr’s items, but author and recipient are unknown at this point.)
Letter from young girl undtd
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2761   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
One page of a letter (transcribed) from a young girl just starting high school near Biddeford, Maine, to a friend or a relative. (This fragment of letter was in with several Bunker family letters in donor Louise Marr’s items, but author and recipient are unknown at this point.)
2013.246.2756Pew 21 in Union Meeting House
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Pew 21 in the Union Meeting House, formerly owned by Wm. P. Preble and given to C. E. Harwood for use of the people in 1896; with the death of Harwood 1897, the Pew reverted back to Preble, and Preble, at the request of A. C. Wheelwright, did verbally allow him right to claim said Pew [thus apparently causing legal inaccuracies]. Preble now conveys the pew to Mrs. Frances A. Spurling. Signed by Wm. P. Preble December A.D. 1898, witnessed by Carrie M. Richardson and Lucinda Fernald
Pew 21 in Union Meeting House
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2756   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Date:
  • 1898
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 7.5" x 17"
Description:
Pew 21 in the Union Meeting House, formerly owned by Wm. P. Preble and given to C. E. Harwood for use of the people in 1896; with the death of Harwood 1897, the Pew reverted back to Preble, and Preble, at the request of A. C. Wheelwright, did verbally allow him right to claim said Pew [thus apparently causing legal inaccuracies]. Preble now conveys the pew to Mrs. Frances A. Spurling. Signed by Wm. P. Preble December A.D. 1898, witnessed by Carrie M. Richardson and Lucinda Fernald [show more]
2013.246.2752Letter 3 of 3 from William H. Preble to William P. Preble
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  • People
Letter 3 of 3 from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble on Chicago Rawhide MFG Co. (Chicago) letterhead. One page with transcription.
Letter 3 of 3 from William H. Preble to William P. Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2752   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1897
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 7.5" x 10"
Description:
Letter 3 of 3 from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble on Chicago Rawhide MFG Co. (Chicago) letterhead. One page with transcription.
2013.246.2751Letter 2 of 3 from William H. to William P. Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter 2 of 3 from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble on Chicago Rawhide MFG Co. (Chicago) letterhead. Three pages with transcription.
Letter 2 of 3 from William H. to William P. Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2751   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1891
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 7.5" x 10"
Description:
Letter 2 of 3 from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble on Chicago Rawhide MFG Co. (Chicago) letterhead. Three pages with transcription.
2013.246.2750Letter 1 of 3 from Wm H to Wm P Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter 1 of 3 from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble on Chicago Rawhide MFG Co. (Chicago) letterhead, discussing GCI Church matters. Two pages with transcription.
Letter 1 of 3 from Wm H to Wm P Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2750   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1886
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 7.5" x 10"
Description:
Letter 1 of 3 from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble on Chicago Rawhide MFG Co. (Chicago) letterhead, discussing GCI Church matters. Two pages with transcription.
2013.246.2749Letter 7 of group of letters to Frances (Fannie) S. Spurling
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter 7 (with transcription) in a collection of letters to Frances (Fannie) S. Spurling. This one is from her older half-brother A. B. Spurling in 1874 Andrew Barclay Spurling writes from New York City and states he learned of their mother’s illness from Fannie’s letter of the 16th, and of her death (January 17, 1874) in a letter from their brother William of the 19th, both of which he received on January 21, 1874. Too late to go home. He reminisces fondly about his mother and offers have Father Preble live with him now if he wishes to. A.B. Spurling (Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel E. Spurling’s younger brothers (Samuel wrote letters 1-6 to Fannie). Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble.
Letter 7 of group of letters to Frances (Fannie) S. Spurling
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2749   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1874
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 7.5" x 9.25"
Description:
Letter 7 (with transcription) in a collection of letters to Frances (Fannie) S. Spurling. This one is from her older half-brother A. B. Spurling in 1874 Andrew Barclay Spurling writes from New York City and states he learned of their mother’s illness from Fannie’s letter of the 16th, and of her death (January 17, 1874) in a letter from their brother William of the 19th, both of which he received on January 21, 1874. Too late to go home. He reminisces fondly about his mother and offers have Father Preble live with him now if he wishes to. A.B. Spurling (Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel E. Spurling’s younger brothers (Samuel wrote letters 1-6 to Fannie). Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble. [show more]
2013.246.2748Letter 6 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
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  • People
Letter 6 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from Gold Hill, Nevada, where he works in gold mines. This letter #6 is from Gold Hill Nevada. Jan 11th 1874 to My dear Sister Fannie from S.C. or S.E Spurling. Samuel learns from Mr. or Wm Henry that his mother is ill. He’s having a brutal winter, Samuel was ill in Nevada; he’s now working at Crown Point Mine where he worked 7 or 8 years ago; can’t come home at present. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling. A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble.
Letter 6 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2748   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1874
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 5" x 7"
Description:
Letter 6 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from Gold Hill, Nevada, where he works in gold mines. This letter #6 is from Gold Hill Nevada. Jan 11th 1874 to My dear Sister Fannie from S.C. or S.E Spurling. Samuel learns from Mr. or Wm Henry that his mother is ill. He’s having a brutal winter, Samuel was ill in Nevada; he’s now working at Crown Point Mine where he worked 7 or 8 years ago; can’t come home at present. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling. A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble. [show more]
2013.246.2747Letter 5 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
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  • People
Letter 5 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from Gold Hill, Nevada, where he works in gold mines. This letter #5 is from Gold Hill February 6, 1867 to Miss Fannie Preble from S. E. H. Spurling. Samuel mentions that smallpox is raging where he is but his health is good; winter not as severe as the last two; business dull; he worries that he’s caused offense to Andrew and wife; Fannie had been in Ellsworth for six weeks yet sent now news of Andrew. Uncertain when he will return home. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling. A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble.
Letter 5 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2747   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1867
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 5" x 7"
Description:
Letter 5 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from Gold Hill, Nevada, where he works in gold mines. This letter #5 is from Gold Hill February 6, 1867 to Miss Fannie Preble from S. E. H. Spurling. Samuel mentions that smallpox is raging where he is but his health is good; winter not as severe as the last two; business dull; he worries that he’s caused offense to Andrew and wife; Fannie had been in Ellsworth for six weeks yet sent now news of Andrew. Uncertain when he will return home. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling. A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble. [show more]
2013.246.2746Letter 4 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
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  • People
Letter 4 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from Gold Hill, Nevada, where he works in gold mines. This letter #4 is from Gold Hill April 26, 1868 to Miss Fannie Preble from S. E. Spurling. Samuel mentions the picture of Father and Mother Preble; he has not seen them in 19 years; Mother looks like Grandmother Hadlock. Says he’ll visit when the Pacific Railroad is finished; mentions Zulma (sister); Enoch and Caroline; problems writing Andrew and his wife; weather getting better; business dull. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling. A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble.
Letter 4 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2746   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1868
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 5" x 7"
Description:
Letter 4 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from Gold Hill, Nevada, where he works in gold mines. This letter #4 is from Gold Hill April 26, 1868 to Miss Fannie Preble from S. E. Spurling. Samuel mentions the picture of Father and Mother Preble; he has not seen them in 19 years; Mother looks like Grandmother Hadlock. Says he’ll visit when the Pacific Railroad is finished; mentions Zulma (sister); Enoch and Caroline; problems writing Andrew and his wife; weather getting better; business dull. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling. A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble. [show more]
2013.246.2745Letter 3 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
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  • People
Letter 3 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #3 is from Gold Hill Nevada, Jan 9, 1868. Samuel says he’s relieved Fannie hasn’t married yet; mentions letters from Sarah, and from Andrew and his wife. Says he didn’t go to California for the winter and hasn’t heard from Emeline Truworthy; road closures due to floods in California; and severe winter has brought work to a stop. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling; A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble.
Letter 3 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2745   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1868
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 5" x 7"
Description:
Letter 3 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #3 is from Gold Hill Nevada, Jan 9, 1868. Samuel says he’s relieved Fannie hasn’t married yet; mentions letters from Sarah, and from Andrew and his wife. Says he didn’t go to California for the winter and hasn’t heard from Emeline Truworthy; road closures due to floods in California; and severe winter has brought work to a stop. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling; A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble. [show more]
2013.246.2744Letter 2 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
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  • People
Letter 2 of 6 letters with transcriptions (written 1865-1874) from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #2 is from Gold Hill, Nevada, July 3, 1866. In this Samuel letter mentions the photographs Fannie sent him; the death of Charles by drowning; the death of Uncle John Pung; their mother’s birthday is today (July 3) and he thinks she is 59; sister Sarah is working ‘out’ (outside the home?) and he worries about her husband; asks about Andrew (is this his brother Andrew Barclay Spurling?); and mentions the 4th of July festivities. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling; A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble.
Letter 2 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2744   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1866
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 5" x 7"
Description:
Letter 2 of 6 letters with transcriptions (written 1865-1874) from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #2 is from Gold Hill, Nevada, July 3, 1866. In this Samuel letter mentions the photographs Fannie sent him; the death of Charles by drowning; the death of Uncle John Pung; their mother’s birthday is today (July 3) and he thinks she is 59; sister Sarah is working ‘out’ (outside the home?) and he worries about her husband; asks about Andrew (is this his brother Andrew Barclay Spurling?); and mentions the 4th of July festivities. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling; A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble. [show more]
2013.246.2743Letter 1 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
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  • People
Letter 1 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #1 is from Gold Hill, Nevada. In this letter he mentions he’s an old bachelor who has been away since his sister was a baby; his desire to go home but he is not going home; using snowshoes in Siena(?) County California mountains; and he tells a story, perhaps in fun, about the Paiute Indians of Nevada. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling; A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble.
Letter 1 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2743   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1865
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 7.5" x 9.25"
Description:
Letter 1 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #1 is from Gold Hill, Nevada. In this letter he mentions he’s an old bachelor who has been away since his sister was a baby; his desire to go home but he is not going home; using snowshoes in Siena(?) County California mountains; and he tells a story, perhaps in fun, about the Paiute Indians of Nevada. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling; A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble. [show more]
2013.246.2742Letter of Introduction for Captain Benjamin H. Spurling
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  • People
Letter of introduction for Captain Benjamin H. Spurling from J. S. Winslow & Co., Ship Brokers, Portland Maine, February 27, 1900. "This is to certify that we have known Captain Benjamin H. Sperling (sic) of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, for the past fifteen years, as Master of schooners engaged in the fishing trade. We consider Captain Sperling to be a man of extra good habits, thoroughly capable and trustworthy, and it gives us pleasure to furnish him this letter of recommendation."
Letter of Introduction for Captain Benjamin H. Spurling
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2742   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1900
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 8" x 10.5"
Description:
Letter of introduction for Captain Benjamin H. Spurling from J. S. Winslow & Co., Ship Brokers, Portland Maine, February 27, 1900. "This is to certify that we have known Captain Benjamin H. Sperling (sic) of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, for the past fifteen years, as Master of schooners engaged in the fishing trade. We consider Captain Sperling to be a man of extra good habits, thoroughly capable and trustworthy, and it gives us pleasure to furnish him this letter of recommendation." [show more]
2021.464.2950Full Mailbox Christmas Card.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy mailbox that is full of presents. The front of the card says "Holiday Greetings." On the inside of the card there is a picture of two people on a horse drawn sleigh ride. The inside of the says multiple things. On the bottom left hand corner says "Christmas - It seemed to throw open ever door, and unlock every heart," which is a quote from Washington Irving. The middle of the card says "With sincere good wishes for Christmas and the New Year." The card is signed Cmdr. and Mrs. John T. Stanley, and then John + Family signed in hand writing.
Full Mailbox Christmas Card.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.464.2950   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy mailbox that is full of presents. The front of the card says "Holiday Greetings." On the inside of the card there is a picture of two people on a horse drawn sleigh ride. The inside of the says multiple things. On the bottom left hand corner says "Christmas - It seemed to throw open ever door, and unlock every heart," which is a quote from Washington Irving. The middle of the card says "With sincere good wishes for Christmas and the New Year." The card is signed Cmdr. and Mrs. John T. Stanley, and then John + Family signed in hand writing. [show more]
2021.456.2949Snowy sleigh ride Christmas card.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card depicts a snowy sleigh ride, and at the top says "Season's Greetings." The inside of the card says "Greetings of the season and best wishes for a Happy New Year." The card is signed "Best Wishes from Oscar and Ines."
Snowy sleigh ride Christmas card.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2949   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card depicts a snowy sleigh ride, and at the top says "Season's Greetings." The inside of the card says "Greetings of the season and best wishes for a Happy New Year." The card is signed "Best Wishes from Oscar and Ines."
2021.456.2947A unsigned Christmas card.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
An unsigned Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The envelope does not have a return address and the card is not signed, so there is no sign of who might've sent the card.
A unsigned Christmas card.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2947   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
An unsigned Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The envelope does not have a return address and the card is not signed, so there is no sign of who might've sent the card.
2021.456.2926Christmas Card for Lewis E. Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lewis E. Stanley. The front of this card features an Alaskan Flag with a poem. The inside of this card says " Wishing you the best of Christmas cheer and a New Year filled with happiness." The card is signed "Best Wishes to You. Mary+Howard Pratt."
Christmas Card for Lewis E. Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2926   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis E. Stanley. The front of this card features an Alaskan Flag with a poem. The inside of this card says " Wishing you the best of Christmas cheer and a New Year filled with happiness." The card is signed "Best Wishes to You. Mary+Howard Pratt."
2021.456.2932Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy farm and says "Seasons Greetings." The inside of the card says "For your good-will and friendly cooperation we extend a hearty - thank you- May you have a joyful Christmas and a successful New Year." The card is signed Hollis G. Reed.
Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2932   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy farm and says "Seasons Greetings." The inside of the card says "For your good-will and friendly cooperation we extend a hearty - thank you- May you have a joyful Christmas and a successful New Year." The card is signed Hollis G. Reed.
2021.456.2946An eccentric Christmas card for Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card that strays from the norm. The front of the card seems to have hand drawn picture of a man dancing. The inside of the card there is a hand written note that says "A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" The Card is signed Jeanne and Waddy. Below that there is another note that says "Have a good winter Lou and don't work too hard. Johnny's off to California or a year. He and his children are well. We saw Liz in New York. She was well and sent you her best." That note was signed by Jeannie.
An eccentric Christmas card for Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2946   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card that strays from the norm. The front of the card seems to have hand drawn picture of a man dancing. The inside of the card there is a hand written note that says "A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" The Card is signed Jeanne and Waddy. Below that there is another note that says "Have a good winter Lou and don't work too hard. Johnny's off to California or a year. He and his children are well. We saw Liz in New York. She was well and sent you her best." That note was signed by Jeannie. [show more]
2016.356.2953A Christmas card to Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows people around a Christmas tree on a snowy day. On the inside of the card there is a long hand written note that says " Dear Lou! We think of you so much and hope you are having a good winter! Afraid we won't see you this coming summer for we are going to Europe but we will try to get back to the island after out return. Meanwhile- we pray that you are happy and comfortable and in good health. We miss you very much and always thank our good fortune for having such a wonderful neighbor." The card has a text that says "Greeting and Best Wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." Then there is a P.S note that says "P.S and give our love to the cats! Hope they are well!" The card is signed Elizabeth, Zubel and Ashley.
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.356.2953   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows people around a Christmas tree on a snowy day. On the inside of the card there is a long hand written note that says " Dear Lou! We think of you so much and hope you are having a good winter! Afraid we won't see you this coming summer for we are going to Europe but we will try to get back to the island after out return. Meanwhile- we pray that you are happy and comfortable and in good health. We miss you very much and always thank our good fortune for having such a wonderful neighbor." The card has a text that says "Greeting and Best Wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." Then there is a P.S note that says "P.S and give our love to the cats! Hope they are well!" The card is signed Elizabeth, Zubel and Ashley. [show more]