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Expeditions of Capt. John Lovewell
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Book
  • Events
  • Other
  • People
  • Frederic Kidder
  • 1865
Expeditions of Capt. John Lovewell
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
The Expeditions of Capt. John Lovewell and his encounters with the Indians; including a particular account of the Pequauket Battle, with a history of that Tribe; and a reprint of Rev. Thomas Symmes Sermon.
Letters to Ada Emerson
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other
  • People
  • Henry Kelley
  • 1859-1864
Letters to Ada Emerson
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Letters from Henry Kelley (Emerson?) to his mother, Ada Emerson, in Indian River, ME describing his Civil War encampment with the Maine 10th Regiment at Camp Washburn, MD & Harper's Ferry, VA. Given to library by Carl Kelley.
Daisy Kittredge and Civil War Soldier Holmes
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Image, Photograph
  • Other
  • People
  • 1860's
Description:
B/W wallet-size photographs of Daisy Kittredge and ? Holmes in Civil War uniform. Contained in small leather photograph frame
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
List of Civil War Soldiers from the town of Mount Desert
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, List
  • Other
  • People
  • Jonathan Hamor
  • 1-2-1869
Description:
Original, elongated, list of men furnished by the town of Mt. Desert by the selectmen for military service in the Civil War. The list represents several calls to duty from 1862 to 1869.
Local Civil War Soldiers
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Image, Photograph
  • Other
  • People
  • 1842-1860's
  • Mount Desert Island
Local Civil War Soldiers
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Scanned photographs of area Maine Militia and Civil War soldiers. Photo 1829 a: Colonel William Edwin Hadlock, Little Cranberry Isle Photo 1829 b: Samuel T. Savage, enlisted 8-21-1862 Photo 1829 c: Augustus Chase Savage, Acting Lieutenant, US Navy 1864-1865 Photo 1829 d: Thomas Savage, 1842-1865 (from a tintype) See item 2051/GEN 0565
Letter from Adney Boothby in the battlefield
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other
  • People
  • Adney Boothby
  • 1863
Description:
Civil War letter of Adney Boothby to his folks at home. Written on July 4, 1863.
Civil War Draft Regulations
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Government, Regulation
  • Other
  • John L. Hodson, Adjutant General
  • 8-27-1862; 9-20-1862
Civil War Draft Regulations
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
List of liabilities and duties of persons subjected to Civil War draft.
Civil War Muster List - 18th regiment
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Government, Military Record
  • Other
  • People
  • 1862
Description:
Ten men: Atherton, Smith, Parker, Wasgatt, Richardson, Smith, Fogg, Mason, Rodrick, and Savage are called to duty by Rupell Shepard, mustering officer.
Stephen Smallidge Letter (kindness of Lucy H. Smith)
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • 1864
Description:
Stephen Smallidge (May 30 1842-December 20 1908) of Northeast Harbor enlisted on March 11 1864 in the Maine Volunteer Regiment. This was during the Civil War. He later was resident of Northeast Harbor.
Savage Family Civil War Letters
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other
  • People
  • 1854-1865
Savage Family Civil War Letters
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Copy of a manuscripted collection of letters exchanged by members of the Savage family between 1864 and l865. There are a few photographs of Savage descendants.