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2021.456.2943A birthday card for Uncle Lou.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A birthday card for Lou Stanley. On the front of the card there is a drawing of ducks, it also says "To Dad on his birthday." On the inside f the card it says "To wish you 'Happy Birthday' and all the joy and cheer you've always given others. year after happy year!" The card is signed Boynton, Ida, and Boynton.
A birthday card for Uncle Lou.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2943   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A birthday card for Lou Stanley. On the front of the card there is a drawing of ducks, it also says "To Dad on his birthday." On the inside f the card it says "To wish you 'Happy Birthday' and all the joy and cheer you've always given others. year after happy year!" The card is signed Boynton, Ida, and Boynton.
2021.456.2942A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. On the front of the card there is a wreath and a scroll that says " Christmas greetings." Also on the front of the card there is 5 stamps from 1949. On the inside of the card it says "Sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The signature on the card is illegible.
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2942   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. On the front of the card there is a wreath and a scroll that says " Christmas greetings." Also on the front of the card there is 5 stamps from 1949. On the inside of the card it says "Sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The signature on the card is illegible.
2021.456.2933A wedding Invitation for Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A wedding invitation from Roger Hooper. This invitation is very plain and on the inside says " Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fellows Hoopers announce the marriage of their daughter Justine Van Rensselaer to Mr. Roger Milliken on Saturday the fifth of June nineteen hundred and forty-eight Saint John's Church Beverly Farms Massachusetts.
A wedding Invitation for Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2933   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1948
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A wedding invitation from Roger Hooper. This invitation is very plain and on the inside says " Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fellows Hoopers announce the marriage of their daughter Justine Van Rensselaer to Mr. Roger Milliken on Saturday the fifth of June nineteen hundred and forty-eight Saint John's Church Beverly Farms Massachusetts.
2010.152.1177Andrew A. McSorley, Principal of Plantsville School
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter of hire to Andrew A. McSorley, as the Principal of Plantsville School. Signed by William M, Strong, superintendent of schools in Southington, CT. Dated January 13th, 1944
Andrew A. McSorley, Principal of Plantsville School
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1177   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1944
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter of hire to Andrew A. McSorley, as the Principal of Plantsville School. Signed by William M, Strong, superintendent of schools in Southington, CT. Dated January 13th, 1944
1000.0.917Audrey Noether concert
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Correspondence between Hugh Dwelley and Bruce Komusin regarding an Audrey Nother concert with a PS pertaining to sending a copy of Hannah Caroline's lament to Ulf Bankmann
Audrey Noether concert
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.917   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Correspondence between Hugh Dwelley and Bruce Komusin regarding an Audrey Nother concert with a PS pertaining to sending a copy of Hannah Caroline's lament to Ulf Bankmann
2021.456.2935Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink!
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink Stanley. The front of the card says "O Come, all ye faithful" and it shows children walking to baby Jesus. On the inside it says " With this Christmas wish for you there comes a little prayer- 'May our father up in heaven always keep you in his care'" and it is signed Pink and Eliza.
Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink!
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2935   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink Stanley. The front of the card says "O Come, all ye faithful" and it shows children walking to baby Jesus. On the inside it says " With this Christmas wish for you there comes a little prayer- 'May our father up in heaven always keep you in his care'" and it is signed Pink and Eliza.
1000.7.157Condolence Handwritten Letter Almena Baker original and transcription (1st page missing)
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter, from Almena Baker to unknown person, apparently comforting them after death in the family (first page(s) seem to be missing). Transcribed.
Condolence Handwritten Letter Almena Baker original and transcription (1st page missing)
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.157   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter, from Almena Baker to unknown person, apparently comforting them after death in the family (first page(s) seem to be missing). Transcribed.
2019.441.2542Condolences to Mrs. Hamor on loss of Capt. Hamor
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • People
A framed page from Cranberry Club members offering condolences to Mrs. Hamor on the loss of Captain Hamor signed July 9, 1913 by members of the Club: Emma L. Wesson, President; Eleanor Blodgette, VP; Juliana Wood, Secretary; Frances S. Pepper, Treasurer; Annie W. J. Low; W. Amos Doris?; Caroline M. Lewis; Elizabeth R. Arnold; Sophy Dallas Gwin; Frances Parkman; Emilio Ofsten Mulligan?. [This statement is mounted on a black matte on the reverse of a photo of an unidentified stone edifice surrounded by pine trees.]
Condolences to Mrs. Hamor on loss of Capt. Hamor
Catalogue #:
  • 2019.441.2542   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • People
Date:
  • 1913
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A framed page from Cranberry Club members offering condolences to Mrs. Hamor on the loss of Captain Hamor signed July 9, 1913 by members of the Club: Emma L. Wesson, President; Eleanor Blodgette, VP; Juliana Wood, Secretary; Frances S. Pepper, Treasurer; Annie W. J. Low; W. Amos Doris?; Caroline M. Lewis; Elizabeth R. Arnold; Sophy Dallas Gwin; Frances Parkman; Emilio Ofsten Mulligan?. [This statement is mounted on a black matte on the reverse of a photo of an unidentified stone edifice surrounded by pine trees.] [show more]
2013.491.2982Correspondence between Hugh Dwelley and Cynthia Jabar about the work of Rachel Fields.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
 A letter from Hugh Dwelley to Cynthia Jabar. Hugh starts the letter by thanking Cynthia for a copy of her book. He goes on to say "We Cranberry Islanders are very pleases at the popularity that Rachel Field's work among our islands still enjoys." He continues by talking about other books that have been written by islanders throughout the years and how these authors have been inspired by Rachel Fields' work. He then goes on to talk about Hitty and the work that is being done around her. He finishes the letter with another thank you to Cynthia, and signs off.
Correspondence between Hugh Dwelley and Cynthia Jabar about the work of Rachel Fields.
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.491.2982   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Dwelley - Hugh L. Dwelley
Date:
  • 2006-07-05
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A letter from Hugh Dwelley to Cynthia Jabar. Hugh starts the letter by thanking Cynthia for a copy of her book. He goes on to say "We Cranberry Islanders are very pleases at the popularity that Rachel Field's work among our islands still enjoys." He continues by talking about other books that have been written by islanders throughout the years and how these authors have been inspired by Rachel Fields' work. He then goes on to talk about Hitty and the work that is being done around her. He finishes the letter with another thank you to Cynthia, and signs off. [show more]
1000.46.259Correspondence Carrie Richardson and Moorfield Storey relating to inheritance of Enoch Spurling property 1906
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Letters and deed. Collection of documents relating to inheritance of Enoch Spurling property. (A) one original letter from C.M. Richardson 12 Mar 1906, to Moorfield Storey, Boston, describing circumstances surrounding her father, Enoch Spurling's, death, his estate, and the Stanley graveyard (a.k.a. Stanley cemetery), and asking for his legal help, for free. (See transcription 100.46.259.txt.). (B) Scanned print of letter from Carrie Richardson to Moorfield Storey April 2, 1906. (C) Scanned print of a handwritten statement by Carrie M. Richardson about the will of her father and inheritance of nine house lots. (D) Scanned print of a handwritten note appointing Lewis Stanley to act for them until March 3rd 1906, continuing his duties as administrator of the will which expired March 3, 1905. (E) Scanned print of a handwritten Warranty Deed given by John Stanley 2nd and Lucinda G. Stanley to Leonard Holmes March 5th 1866 referring to the Stanley burial ground January 19, 1870, Vol. 135/Page 504. (F) Deed Book 0135 Page 505 Stanley to Holmes 1870 which refers to the "family's burying ground" (i.e. the Stanley cemetery).
Correspondence Carrie Richardson and Moorfield Storey relating to inheritance of Enoch Spurling property 1906
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.46.259   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Description:
Letters and deed. Collection of documents relating to inheritance of Enoch Spurling property. (A) one original letter from C.M. Richardson 12 Mar 1906, to Moorfield Storey, Boston, describing circumstances surrounding her father, Enoch Spurling's, death, his estate, and the Stanley graveyard (a.k.a. Stanley cemetery), and asking for his legal help, for free. (See transcription 100.46.259.txt.). (B) Scanned print of letter from Carrie Richardson to Moorfield Storey April 2, 1906. (C) Scanned print of a handwritten statement by Carrie M. Richardson about the will of her father and inheritance of nine house lots. (D) Scanned print of a handwritten note appointing Lewis Stanley to act for them until March 3rd 1906, continuing his duties as administrator of the will which expired March 3, 1905. (E) Scanned print of a handwritten Warranty Deed given by John Stanley 2nd and Lucinda G. Stanley to Leonard Holmes March 5th 1866 referring to the Stanley burial ground January 19, 1870, Vol. 135/Page 504. (F) Deed Book 0135 Page 505 Stanley to Holmes 1870 which refers to the "family's burying ground" (i.e. the Stanley cemetery). [show more]
1000.27.795Cranberry Island Rugs
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Textiles
  • People
Letter (copy) sent by Hugh L. Dwelley to Mildred Cole Peledeau in 2004, about Cranberry Island Rugs. Hugh's letter includes several patterns for rugs: "Jefferson's Fancy", "Dimond Diaper", "Rose of Sharon", and some unlabeled. The patterns are also labeled "Mrs. Eliza Murray", "1840", and "1844". A photo of some samples made form the patterns in 1999.
Cranberry Island Rugs
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.27.795   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Textiles
  • People
Date:
  • 2004
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter (copy) sent by Hugh L. Dwelley to Mildred Cole Peledeau in 2004, about Cranberry Island Rugs. Hugh's letter includes several patterns for rugs: "Jefferson's Fancy", "Dimond Diaper", "Rose of Sharon", and some unlabeled. The patterns are also labeled "Mrs. Eliza Murray", "1840", and "1844". A photo of some samples made form the patterns in 1999.
2012.200.1584Downeast Windjammer Cruise information
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Ferry Service
  • People
Document, Downeast Windjammer Cruises dated 3/21/2011 from Captain Steven F. Pagels. Subject: Great Cranberry Island Historical Society. Article mentions the newsletter, Cranberry Chronicles). Capt. Steven F. Pagels owned the ferry, Moleska, for a period of time. Capt. Pagels "purchased Moleska from Chuck Liebow where she was lying in his boat house on Great Cranberry. We needed a vessel for a pilot launch as we were then running pilots out to cruise ships entering and leaving Bar Harbor back in the 1990's. I believe the Moleska had been built at Southwest Boat right after WWII. We later sold Moleska and I believe she went down to Belfast." See also 2018.416.2824C.
Downeast Windjammer Cruise information
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.200.1584   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Businesses, Ferry Service
  • People
Date:
  • 2011
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, Downeast Windjammer Cruises dated 3/21/2011 from Captain Steven F. Pagels. Subject: Great Cranberry Island Historical Society. Article mentions the newsletter, Cranberry Chronicles). Capt. Steven F. Pagels owned the ferry, Moleska, for a period of time. Capt. Pagels "purchased Moleska from Chuck Liebow where she was lying in his boat house on Great Cranberry. We needed a vessel for a pilot launch as we were then running pilots out to cruise ships entering and leaving Bar Harbor back in the 1990's. I believe the Moleska had been built at Southwest Boat right after WWII. We later sold Moleska and I believe she went down to Belfast." See also 2018.416.2824C. [show more]
1000.0.910Elisha Bunker lighthouse keeper
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Correspondence between Wini Smart, Joan Webb, and Jeremy D'Entremont regarding Elisha Bunker as a lighthouse keeper in August 1992
Elisha Bunker lighthouse keeper
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.910   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Correspondence between Wini Smart, Joan Webb, and Jeremy D'Entremont regarding Elisha Bunker as a lighthouse keeper in August 1992
2010.152.1202Employment offer for Mrs. Andrew McSorley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Employment offer addressed to Mrs. Andrew McSorley, from the Board of Education of Southington, CT. Offer is for the school year of 1942 - 1943 at a pay rate of $1250 per year, teaching in 7th grade at Plantsville School. Dated October 15, 1942
Employment offer for Mrs. Andrew McSorley
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1202   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1942
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Employment offer addressed to Mrs. Andrew McSorley, from the Board of Education of Southington, CT. Offer is for the school year of 1942 - 1943 at a pay rate of $1250 per year, teaching in 7th grade at Plantsville School. Dated October 15, 1942
1000.42.180Envelope addressed to Capt. Enoch B. Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Envelope, addressed to "Capt. Enoch B. Stanley, Portland, Maine", with 3-cent stamp, franked 12 Dec 1876, apparently the envelope that letter item 178 was delivered in
Envelope addressed to Capt. Enoch B. Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.42.180   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1876
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Envelope, addressed to "Capt. Enoch B. Stanley, Portland, Maine", with 3-cent stamp, franked 12 Dec 1876, apparently the envelope that letter item 178 was delivered in
2001.39.144Envelope to Carrie Richardson with religious notes
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Envelope, sent to Carrie Richardson, bearing 5 cent stamp, with religious notes (found in Bob LaHotan's barn when he cleaned it 2001)
Envelope to Carrie Richardson with religious notes
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.39.144   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Description:
Envelope, sent to Carrie Richardson, bearing 5 cent stamp, with religious notes (found in Bob LaHotan's barn when he cleaned it 2001)
2010.152.1205Envelope to Mrs. Doris P. McSorley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Envelope addressed to 'Mrs. Doris P. McSorley', with letterhead from the State of Connecticut Teachers' Retirement Board. Stamped January 27th, 1960, in Hartford, CT.
Envelope to Mrs. Doris P. McSorley
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1205   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1960
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Envelope addressed to 'Mrs. Doris P. McSorley', with letterhead from the State of Connecticut Teachers' Retirement Board. Stamped January 27th, 1960, in Hartford, CT.
2021.492.2983Hadlock - Gilbert T. Hadlock corresponds with Hancock D.A about Wilbert A. Rice.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A correspondence between Gilbert Hadlock and the Hancock district attorney. This letter says "Hancock D.A. Cranberry Isles May 20/ 93 Personally appeared Wilbert A. Rice and took the oath necessary to qualify him as school agent for district number 4 Before me G.T Hadlock Justice of the Peace
Hadlock - Gilbert T. Hadlock corresponds with Hancock D.A about Wilbert A. Rice.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.492.2983   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • G.T Hadlock
Date:
  • 1894-05
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A correspondence between Gilbert Hadlock and the Hancock district attorney. This letter says "Hancock D.A. Cranberry Isles May 20/ 93 Personally appeared Wilbert A. Rice and took the oath necessary to qualify him as school agent for district number 4 Before me G.T Hadlock Justice of the Peace
2015.322.2083Inquiry into whereabouts of Civil War veteran Benj S. Campbell
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter recovered from the old GCI post office on the Preble House property. Letter: From the law office of Walter S. Monteith, 615-617 Fourteenth Street N.W., Washington DC, April 27, 1894 "To the Postmaster of Cranberry Isles, Hancock Co., Me. Dear Sir: It is important that a communication that I make today to your office, addressed to Benj S. Campbell, should be delivered to him, or to some of his personal representatives, should he not be alive. Will you do me the favor to make some inquiry as to his whereabouts, should he not be there? He was a member of Company "C"1 Me. H. A., and an inquiry among his comrades would probably lead to the needed information. Very respectfully, Walter S. Monteith" . (According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Maine_Heavy_Artillery_Regiment , the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery Regiment served in the Civil war and suffered heavy casualties.)
Inquiry into whereabouts of Civil War veteran Benj S. Campbell
Catalogue #:
  • 2015.322.2083   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • L x W x H
Description:
Letter recovered from the old GCI post office on the Preble House property. Letter: From the law office of Walter S. Monteith, 615-617 Fourteenth Street N.W., Washington DC, April 27, 1894 "To the Postmaster of Cranberry Isles, Hancock Co., Me. Dear Sir: It is important that a communication that I make today to your office, addressed to Benj S. Campbell, should be delivered to him, or to some of his personal representatives, should he not be alive. Will you do me the favor to make some inquiry as to his whereabouts, should he not be there? He was a member of Company "C"1 Me. H. A., and an inquiry among his comrades would probably lead to the needed information. Very respectfully, Walter S. Monteith" . (According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Maine_Heavy_Artillery_Regiment , the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery Regiment served in the Civil war and suffered heavy casualties.) [show more]
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.
2013.246.2743Letter 1 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 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]
2013.246.2751Letter 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.
2013.246.2744Letter 2 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 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]
2013.246.2752Letter 3 of 3 from William H. Preble to William P. Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 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.
2013.246.2745Letter 3 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 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]