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| 2013.489.2976 | Nelson - Carl Nelson. "The Heartiest of Season's Greetings" |
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| A letter from Carl Nelson updating his friends on his new home on Cranberry island. This letter says " I have retired and moved from Boston to this island of unique design located just off the coast of Mt. Desert Island, Maine." He goes on about how tranquil and relaxing he finds the island and his deer neighbors. He ends the note with " In excellent health I am looking forward to retirement as a very exciting adventure." He notes his new address at the bottom of the card. This card looks as though it was a mass send to his friends and acquaintances to be updated on his new life and address. | 
Description: A letter from Carl Nelson updating his friends on his new home on Cranberry island. This letter says " I have retired and moved from Boston to this island of unique design located just off the coast of Mt. Desert Island, Maine." He goes on about how tranquil and relaxing he finds the island and his deer neighbors. He ends the note with " In excellent health I am looking forward to retirement as a very exciting adventure." He notes his new address at the bottom of the card. This card looks as though it was a mass send to his friends and acquaintances to be updated on his new life and address. [show more] |
| 2013.490.2977 | Nelson - Carl Nelson correspondence with a woman named Martha. |
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| Three letters from Carl Nelson to his friend Martha. In the first letter he is writing and just catching up with her about a mutual friend they had passing. In the second letter he is writing Martha thanking her for a jar of relish that she had sent him. In the top right corner he drew a picture of the jar that she sent. The letter starts by saying "How I can tell you how good the relish really is." He continues to write about how much he enjoyed the relish and how good it was. In the third letter he begins by saying " Dear 'Dickerson'" which is the name of Martha's relish mentioned in the second letter. In this letter he adds more praises on Martha's relish and other friendly writing. | 
Description: Three letters from Carl Nelson to his friend Martha. In the first letter he is writing and just catching up with her about a mutual friend they had passing. In the second letter he is writing Martha thanking her for a jar of relish that she had sent him. In the top right corner he drew a picture of the jar that she sent. The letter starts by saying "How I can tell you how good the relish really is." He continues to write about how much he enjoyed the relish and how good it was. In the third letter he begins by saying " Dear 'Dickerson'" which is the name of Martha's relish mentioned in the second letter. In this letter he adds more praises on Martha's relish and other friendly writing. [show more] |
| 2019.441.2542 | Condolences to Mrs. Hamor on loss of Capt. Hamor |
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| 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.] | 
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] |
| 2019.427.2814 | Miscellaneous correspondence |
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| Miscellaneous correspondence re: GCI genealogy (Rice, Spurling, Hamor, Hardy Harwood, Stanley, Wedge, Alley, and Bunker genealogy October 1965. A= Letter from Paul Pattew(sp?) June 26, 1961 to Doctor Macfarlan. B= List of questions for Ethel October 16, 1965, with her answers. C= letter from Ethel October 1965 | 
Description: Miscellaneous correspondence re: GCI genealogy (Rice, Spurling, Hamor, Hardy Harwood, Stanley, Wedge, Alley, and Bunker genealogy October 1965. A= Letter from Paul Pattew(sp?) June 26, 1961 to Doctor Macfarlan. B= List of questions for Ethel October 16, 1965, with her answers. C= letter from Ethel October 1965 |
| 2018.421.2291 | Letters to Charles A. Gilley 1903-1904 |
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| Collection of two 1903-1904 letters to Charles A. Gilley from a woman (Annie Keaney?) in Lawrence, MA, who wanted very much to come and visit Mr. Gilley or to work for him. They had apparently met at some point. She planned to send him her photo and thought that would be permissible since it was a leap year. | 
Description: Collection of two 1903-1904 letters to Charles A. Gilley from a woman (Annie Keaney?) in Lawrence, MA, who wanted very much to come and visit Mr. Gilley or to work for him. They had apparently met at some point. She planned to send him her photo and thought that would be permissible since it was a leap year. |
| 2001.108.767 | Letter and drawings Eskimo life |
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| 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 |
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 |
| 2013.246.2760 | Letter from Horace Bunker to his Uncle Ben |
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| 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. | 
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. |
| 2013.246.2759 | Letter from Horace Bunker to Frances [Spurling?] |
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| 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 | 
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 |
| 2013.246.2761 | Letter from young girl undtd |
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| 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.) | 
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.) |
| 2013.246.2756 | Pew 21 in Union Meeting House |
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| 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 | 
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] |
| 2013.246.2752 | Letter 3 of 3 from William H. Preble to William P. Preble |
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| 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. | 
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. |
| 2013.246.2751 | Letter 2 of 3 from William H. to William P. Preble |
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| 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. | 
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. |
| 2013.246.2750 | Letter 1 of 3 from Wm H to Wm P Preble |
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| 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. | 
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. |
| 2013.246.2749 | Letter 7 of group of letters to Frances (Fannie) S. Spurling |
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| 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. | 
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] |
| 2013.246.2748 | Letter 6 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble |
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| 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. | 
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] |
| 2013.246.2747 | Letter 5 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble |
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| 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. | 
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] |
| 2013.246.2746 | Letter 4 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble |
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| 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. | 
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] |
| 2013.246.2745 | Letter 3 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble |
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| 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. | 
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] |
| 2013.246.2744 | Letter 2 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble |
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| 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. | 
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] |
| 2013.246.2743 | Letter 1 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble |
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| 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. | 
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] |
| 2013.246.2742 | Letter of Introduction for Captain Benjamin H. Spurling |
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| 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." | 
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] |
| 2022.612.3104 | Letter from Carl Nelson. |
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| A letter to Polly Storey from Carl Nelson. It says "Nearly four score years have paled the happy memories of festive experience as a small child. The place was Sweden, where I was born, and the occasion was the building of a Christmas snow house. This was not to be an ordinary snow house, but one of architectural ingenuity and splendor. We started by making a generous circle of medium-sized balls of snow row, placed alternately, and so on, with each successive row tilted slightly towards the center. The end result was a filigreed rotunda of white lace. An opening was left as a doorway, and now was was carefully dashed over the entire structure to give it an icy strength and an appearance of glistening crystal. The undertaking was accomplished and the enthusiasm boundless. Now it was time for the celebration to begin. Lighted candles were moved in, and the rhythmic beating of a drum added an impressive air of festivity. Not until the afternoon light had faded did the fervorr slacken and surrender to a northern twilights blessing of opalescent magic to a child's palace and a fitting place to spend all the days of Christmas. He sent this from his residence on Cranberry Island, a residence he named "Tosh Park." | 
Description: A letter to Polly Storey from Carl Nelson. It says "Nearly four score years have paled the happy memories of festive experience as a small child. The place was Sweden, where I was born, and the occasion was the building of a Christmas snow house. This was not to be an ordinary snow house, but one of architectural ingenuity and splendor. We started by making a generous circle of medium-sized balls of snow row, placed alternately, and so on, with each successive row tilted slightly towards the center. The end result was a filigreed rotunda of white lace. An opening was left as a doorway, and now was was carefully dashed over the entire structure to give it an icy strength and an appearance of glistening crystal. The undertaking was accomplished and the enthusiasm boundless. Now it was time for the celebration to begin. Lighted candles were moved in, and the rhythmic beating of a drum added an impressive air of festivity. Not until the afternoon light had faded did the fervorr slacken and surrender to a northern twilights blessing of opalescent magic to a child's palace and a fitting place to spend all the days of Christmas. He sent this from his residence on Cranberry Island, a residence he named "Tosh Park." [show more] |
| 2014.541.3033 | Letter to a friend. |
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| A letter to Fannie Spurling from her friend named Addie . This letter is mostly just Addie catching Fannie up on the latest news. Addie tells Fannie about about weddings, her mother, and also asks about Fannies summer. She signs it "Love to all, Addie" | 
Description: A letter to Fannie Spurling from her friend named Addie . This letter is mostly just Addie catching Fannie up on the latest news. Addie tells Fannie about about weddings, her mother, and also asks about Fannies summer. She signs it "Love to all, Addie" |
| 2021.492.2983 | Hadlock - Gilbert T. Hadlock corresponds with Hancock D.A about Wilbert A. Rice. |
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| 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 | 
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 |
| 2021.456.2942 | A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. |
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| 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. | 
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. |
