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Letter to Selectmen Regarding Warrant
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Places, Town
  • 1930
  • Mount Desert
Description:
Signed by Committee. February 7, 1930.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • Places, Camp
  • Parker, James
  • 1862-08-10
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Camp Roberts near Bangor. He wishes for new food, thanks her for a letter, asks for advice about purchasing a revolver, and describes his life at camp. The original envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Lizzie Young
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Other
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-10-11
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about receiving letters from her and their friend Hannah, his good health, family, and school. He also relates his experience with artillery practice and guard patrol, remarking on the expense of war. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-09-27
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about the pleasure of receiving letters, the cold weather, a trip he took into the country and some dogs he saw there, and learning to play chess. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-07-25
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about a boil on his leg, traveling with his regiment from Bangor, friends who died or are missing, and a map he sent her. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-01-09
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker thanks his sister, Letita A. Parker, for her letter and writes about his work and life at Fort Alexander, a friend who was injured in the Battle of Fredericksburg, a photograph he sent home, and a mutual friend named Fred. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Daniel Chaplin, Tom Milan
Brown family
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • Austin Hill Brown
  • Mount Desert
Brown family
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Letter seeking information on the Brown family - John Sr. and Jr. from Northeast Harbor included with ties to Cranberry Island beginning with the War of 1812
Abraham Somes Letters about Mount Desert and Sutton Island
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Places, Island
  • Mount Desert
Description:
Letter of Abraham Somes to Eben Parsons Esq. in regard to the Settlement of Mount Desert.