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2010.152.1158Taxes for William Preble
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • People
Document. State, county, and town tax amount for Wm. P. Preble, in the amount of $3.90. John. T. R. Freeman listed as 'Treasurer and Collector', office in SW Harbor
Taxes for William Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1158   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1897
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document. State, county, and town tax amount for Wm. P. Preble, in the amount of $3.90. John. T. R. Freeman listed as 'Treasurer and Collector', office in SW Harbor
2010.152.1212Court proceedings in Sanford v. Preble case
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • People
Document (six consecutive pages, A, B, C, D, E, and F). Transcription of court proceedings, with 'Wm P Preble' being questioned regarding the case with Samuel Sanford. Document is possibly from the January 3rd, 1899 court date referred to in inventory number 1211, as the name 'Deasy' appears in the upper left hand corner, who was Samuel Sanford's lawyer. Questions include receipts for work and room/board between 1894 and 1897, of Samuel Sanford's mood, of certain properties owned by or sold to Sanford, and work on certain vessels.
Court proceedings in Sanford v. Preble case
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1212   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1899
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document (six consecutive pages, A, B, C, D, E, and F). Transcription of court proceedings, with 'Wm P Preble' being questioned regarding the case with Samuel Sanford. Document is possibly from the January 3rd, 1899 court date referred to in inventory number 1211, as the name 'Deasy' appears in the upper left hand corner, who was Samuel Sanford's lawyer. Questions include receipts for work and room/board between 1894 and 1897, of Samuel Sanford's mood, of certain properties owned by or sold to Sanford, and work on certain vessels. [show more]
2010.152.1211Deposition in Sanford v. Preble case
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • People
Document (two consecutive pages, A and B). Transcribed report of a deposition given by Asenath Spurling, dated November 25th, 1898, regarding the case between Samuel C. Sanford (plaintiff) and William P. Preble (defendant). Questions were asked by Sanford's attorney, whose name appears as 'L.B. Deasy'. Deposition concerns Asenath Spurling's contact with Sammy Sanford, and the sale of certain materials to him. References a Supreme Judicial Court date in Ellsworth, set for January 3rd, 1899.
Deposition in Sanford v. Preble case
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1211   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1898
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document (two consecutive pages, A and B). Transcribed report of a deposition given by Asenath Spurling, dated November 25th, 1898, regarding the case between Samuel C. Sanford (plaintiff) and William P. Preble (defendant). Questions were asked by Sanford's attorney, whose name appears as 'L.B. Deasy'. Deposition concerns Asenath Spurling's contact with Sammy Sanford, and the sale of certain materials to him. References a Supreme Judicial Court date in Ellsworth, set for January 3rd, 1899. [show more]
2001.111.816Auditor's Report to the Court No.2, Sanford vs Preble,
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • People
Document: Auditor's Report to the Court No.2, Sanford vs Preble, made from a meeting of the parties 19 Nov 1899, giving a summary of the facts of the case, the various amounts owed by each party, and concluding that Preble owes Sanford $284.14
Auditor's Report to the Court No.2, Sanford vs Preble,
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.111.816   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1899
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document: Auditor's Report to the Court No.2, Sanford vs Preble, made from a meeting of the parties 19 Nov 1899, giving a summary of the facts of the case, the various amounts owed by each party, and concluding that Preble owes Sanford $284.14
2001.111.817Document: Auditor's Report to the Court No.1, Sanford vs Preble
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • People
Document: Auditor's Report to the Court No.1, Sanford vs Preble, made from a meeting of the parties 24 Apr 1899, giving a summary of the facts of the case, the various amounts owed by each party, and concluding that Preble owes Sanford $1617.88
Document: Auditor's Report to the Court No.1, Sanford vs Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.111.817   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1899
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document: Auditor's Report to the Court No.1, Sanford vs Preble, made from a meeting of the parties 24 Apr 1899, giving a summary of the facts of the case, the various amounts owed by each party, and concluding that Preble owes Sanford $1617.88
1000.46.265Minutes of Selectmen's meeting 1893
  • Document, Minutes
  • Organizations, Civic
Document, handwritten, minutes of district meeting of selectmen, 16 Mar 1893, with 15 articles
Minutes of Selectmen's meeting 1893
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.46.265   
Type:
  • Document, Minutes
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1893
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, handwritten, minutes of district meeting of selectmen, 16 Mar 1893, with 15 articles
2001.39.316Bill for liquor
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Businesses, Store Business
Letter, from W.H. Jones & Co., Boston, 12 Apr 1895, to S.G. Stanley, dunning letter for $5.05 of liquor bought in 1894
Bill for liquor
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.39.316   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Businesses, Store Business
Date:
  • 1895
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter, from W.H. Jones & Co., Boston, 12 Apr 1895, to S.G. Stanley, dunning letter for $5.05 of liquor bought in 1894
1000.0.57Intention of Marriage, Frank Stanley & Maggie Harding
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record
  • People
Certificate, Intention of Marriage, Frank L. Stanley & Maggie M. Harding, both of Cranberry Isles, 13 Dec 1890, George W. Bulger, Town Clerk. On back, note that parties were duly married 23 Dec 1890 at Cranberry Isles, William P. Preble, Just. Of Peace
Intention of Marriage, Frank Stanley & Maggie Harding
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.57   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1890
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Certificate, Intention of Marriage, Frank L. Stanley & Maggie M. Harding, both of Cranberry Isles, 13 Dec 1890, George W. Bulger, Town Clerk. On back, note that parties were duly married 23 Dec 1890 at Cranberry Isles, William P. Preble, Just. Of Peace
2001.39.315Advertisement for baking supply and free trip
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Store Business
Advertisment in printed envelope, for baker's supplies made by Baker Extract Co., Portland, with coupon to win a free trip to World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893, to Enoch Stanley
Advertisement for baking supply and free trip
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.39.315   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
Subject:
  • Businesses, Store Business
Date:
  • 1893
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Advertisment in printed envelope, for baker's supplies made by Baker Extract Co., Portland, with coupon to win a free trip to World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893, to Enoch Stanley
2018.416.2782Miscellaneous documents re: William P. Preble
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • People
Four documents 1891-1900. First: 1891 check from William P. Preble to Almira Beverly for $400.00 2. 1893 Note from the U.S. Pension Agency requesting someone (“madam”) surrender their Pension Certificate and submit a copy of their marriage record, appoint a guardian for child and apply for new certificate from date of their marriage until child is age 16. 3A. [No year] Statement from First national Bank of Ellsworth, ME, for William P. Preble 3B. 1893. Envelope postmarked Portland, ME 1893 from Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary in Portland to Wm. Preble, Cranberry Isles. [May or may not be related to 3A but they were together when accessioned.] 4. 1900 Handwritten note listing charges for hauling wood and coal, etc., for W.P. Preble, signed by E. C. Rosebrook.
Miscellaneous documents re: William P. Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2018.416.2782   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1890
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Four documents 1891-1900. First: 1891 check from William P. Preble to Almira Beverly for $400.00 2. 1893 Note from the U.S. Pension Agency requesting someone (“madam”) surrender their Pension Certificate and submit a copy of their marriage record, appoint a guardian for child and apply for new certificate from date of their marriage until child is age 16. 3A. [No year] Statement from First national Bank of Ellsworth, ME, for William P. Preble 3B. 1893. Envelope postmarked Portland, ME 1893 from Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary in Portland to Wm. Preble, Cranberry Isles. [May or may not be related to 3A but they were together when accessioned.] 4. 1900 Handwritten note listing charges for hauling wood and coal, etc., for W.P. Preble, signed by E. C. Rosebrook. [show more]
2018.416.2769Letter from William H. Preble to William P. Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Letter is from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble in 1891. He explains there have been many fatal cases of the grippe (flu); suggestions for how to handle repairs and sale of the GCI meeting house (church); and that his brother Andrew is disposing of his interests in the company (presumably Chicago Rawhide Mfg); Transcribed.
Letter from William H. Preble to William P. Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2018.416.2769   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Date:
  • 1891
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter is from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble in 1891. He explains there have been many fatal cases of the grippe (flu); suggestions for how to handle repairs and sale of the GCI meeting house (church); and that his brother Andrew is disposing of his interests in the company (presumably Chicago Rawhide Mfg); Transcribed.
2010.152.1209Letter re: Preble v. Sanford case
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Document (three pages, A, B, and C). A - letter signed 'Bro Will' (likely William P. Preble) and addressed to 'Sister Lucinda', regarding papers received from Peter, and making sure 'Father' has copies of them. Mention of having to 'make up a new account = since 1892'. Dated Chicago, October 21, 1898. B - Copy (handwritten) of letter sent to 'Father', regarding a matter with Mr. Peters and getting 'your acct all right'. Mentions details of 'Sam' (likely Sammy Sanford) suing the Preble's, and that 'his account rendered only goes back to 6 years'. Dated Chicago, October 21st, 1898. C - at head of letter is written 'Copy of declaration in Sanford's suit'. Written to William P. Preble, with dollar amounts of medical attendence, food and clothing, and services rendered between 1892 and 1898, totaling $2200.
Letter re: Preble v. Sanford case
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1209   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1898
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document (three pages, A, B, and C). A - letter signed 'Bro Will' (likely William P. Preble) and addressed to 'Sister Lucinda', regarding papers received from Peter, and making sure 'Father' has copies of them. Mention of having to 'make up a new account = since 1892'. Dated Chicago, October 21, 1898. B - Copy (handwritten) of letter sent to 'Father', regarding a matter with Mr. Peters and getting 'your acct all right'. Mentions details of 'Sam' (likely Sammy Sanford) suing the Preble's, and that 'his account rendered only goes back to 6 years'. Dated Chicago, October 21st, 1898. C - at head of letter is written 'Copy of declaration in Sanford's suit'. Written to William P. Preble, with dollar amounts of medical attendence, food and clothing, and services rendered between 1892 and 1898, totaling $2200. [show more]
2010.152.1210Letter from Sanford to Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Document (three consecutive pages, A, B, and C. Likely that one or more pages are missing). Letter addressed to 'Father Preble, Cranberry Isles', dated February 12th, 1899, from Seawall ME. Author (Sammy Sanford?) is discussing the repair of various tools and furniture, presumeably belonging to 'Father Preble' (William P?). Third page ends with a reference, '... the next time I come on The Island'.
Letter from Sanford to Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1210   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1899
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document (three consecutive pages, A, B, and C. Likely that one or more pages are missing). Letter addressed to 'Father Preble, Cranberry Isles', dated February 12th, 1899, from Seawall ME. Author (Sammy Sanford?) is discussing the repair of various tools and furniture, presumeably belonging to 'Father Preble' (William P?). Third page ends with a reference, '... the next time I come on The Island'.
2010.152.1152Promissory note
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • People
Business receipt. Two sides. Dated April 29, 1899, Boothbay Harbor. Signed by W. H. Preble, a promise to pay $159 to B. H. Spurling for "value received".
Promissory note
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1152   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1899
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Business receipt. Two sides. Dated April 29, 1899, Boothbay Harbor. Signed by W. H. Preble, a promise to pay $159 to B. H. Spurling for "value received".
2010.152.1156Receipt for items purchased by Schooner Lizzie Maud
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Business invoice (photocopy). "Portland, Me 189_, Sch {Schooner] Lizzie Maud & Owners, Bought of H.H. Hay & Son, Druggists, Junction Free & Middle Streets." Stamped May 19, 1892 in bottom right corner. Sixteen items were bought; many are hard to read, but some include "2 oz. spt. [spirits of] Camphor 8 cents, 2 oz. tinct [tincture of] Rhei [powdered rhubarb] 10 cents, 1 oz. sulph. [sulphuric] ether 8 cents, etc." The most expensive item bought is "1 Ritter's Manual 50 cents." This is a merchant marine oriented first aid manual issued in 1877. A photo of H.H. Hay's Portland store is available at http://www.vintagemaineimages.com/bin/Detail?ln=23426
Receipt for items purchased by Schooner Lizzie Maud
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1156   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Date:
  • 1892
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Business invoice (photocopy). "Portland, Me 189_, Sch {Schooner] Lizzie Maud & Owners, Bought of H.H. Hay & Son, Druggists, Junction Free & Middle Streets." Stamped May 19, 1892 in bottom right corner. Sixteen items were bought; many are hard to read, but some include "2 oz. spt. [spirits of] Camphor 8 cents, 2 oz. tinct [tincture of] Rhei [powdered rhubarb] 10 cents, 1 oz. sulph. [sulphuric] ether 8 cents, etc." The most expensive item bought is "1 Ritter's Manual 50 cents." This is a merchant marine oriented first aid manual issued in 1877. A photo of H.H. Hay's Portland store is available at http://www.vintagemaineimages.com/bin/Detail?ln=23426 [show more]
2001.111.818Sanford v. Preble documents
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Document: List of items & expenses that Sanford owes Preble up to date 20 Oct 1898, probably prepared by Preble in preparation for the trlal Sanford vs Preble. Transcribed.
Sanford v. Preble documents
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.111.818   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Date:
  • 1898
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document: List of items & expenses that Sanford owes Preble up to date 20 Oct 1898, probably prepared by Preble in preparation for the trlal Sanford vs Preble. Transcribed.
2001.111.821Letter Sanford to Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter: partial, from Samuel C. Sanford to William P. Preble, listing Sanford's personal property, ca. 1898. Transcribed.
Letter Sanford to Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.111.821   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1898
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter: partial, from Samuel C. Sanford to William P. Preble, listing Sanford's personal property, ca. 1898. Transcribed.
2001.111.825Letter from Preble's grandson
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter: W.P. Preble (grandson) to William P. Preble, undated, about grandson's search for letters his grandfather asked for, and mentioning that the grandfather said in 1898 that he was "...unable to attend to business any longer, my strength is failing and I am wasting away, and ... I just put everything in your hands, and cannot attend to it any longer." Transcribed.
Letter from Preble's grandson
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.111.825   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1898
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter: W.P. Preble (grandson) to William P. Preble, undated, about grandson's search for letters his grandfather asked for, and mentioning that the grandfather said in 1898 that he was "...unable to attend to business any longer, my strength is failing and I am wasting away, and ... I just put everything in your hands, and cannot attend to it any longer." Transcribed.
2001.111.826William Preble transfers affairs to his son
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter: William P. Preble to Wm. H. Preble (son), 7 Nov 1898, putting his entire affairs into his son's hands, and complaining of Samuel Sanford's recent change to ungratefulness. This is the letter referred to in item #825. Transcribed.
William Preble transfers affairs to his son
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.111.826   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1898
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter: William P. Preble to Wm. H. Preble (son), 7 Nov 1898, putting his entire affairs into his son's hands, and complaining of Samuel Sanford's recent change to ungratefulness. This is the letter referred to in item #825. Transcribed.
1000.27.718Sources of income for William P. Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Document, 1 handwritten sheet, apparently by William P. Preble 1898 or after, listing sources of income: $200 to administer Thomas Stanley estate, $440 from Post Office for years 1893-1897, $500 from sale of Union Meeting House in 1896, $50 for sale of land to William P. Richardson. Also lists all his farming & animal husbandry activities. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them. Transcribed.
Sources of income for William P. Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.27.718   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1898
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, 1 handwritten sheet, apparently by William P. Preble 1898 or after, listing sources of income: $200 to administer Thomas Stanley estate, $440 from Post Office for years 1893-1897, $500 from sale of Union Meeting House in 1896, $50 for sale of land to William P. Richardson. Also lists all his farming & animal husbandry activities. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them. Transcribed.
1000.3.385Receipt for repairs for Schooner S. L. Foster
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Bill from I.L. Snow & Co. Rockland ME, 17 May 1898, to Schooner S.L. Foster, for ship repair, $80.23, with nice photo of Rockland Harbor printed on the bill. Also, slip acknowledging payment for same on 1 Sep 1898. Both were attached together with steel straight pin, which had rusted.
Receipt for repairs for Schooner S. L. Foster
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.3.385   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Date:
  • 1898
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Bill from I.L. Snow & Co. Rockland ME, 17 May 1898, to Schooner S.L. Foster, for ship repair, $80.23, with nice photo of Rockland Harbor printed on the bill. Also, slip acknowledging payment for same on 1 Sep 1898. Both were attached together with steel straight pin, which had rusted.
1000.3.386Receipt for Schooner S. L. Foster expense
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Bill from Wilbur H. Smith Dr. (dealer) Manset ME, 26 Oct 1898, to Schooner S.L. Foster, for misc. merchandise, $2.90 Paid in full the next day.
Receipt for Schooner S. L. Foster expense
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.3.386   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Date:
  • 1898
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Bill from Wilbur H. Smith Dr. (dealer) Manset ME, 26 Oct 1898, to Schooner S.L. Foster, for misc. merchandise, $2.90 Paid in full the next day.
1000.3.387Receipt for Schooner S. L. Foster expenses
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Bill from Wilbur H. Smith Dr. (Dealer) Manset ME, 26 Aug 1898, to Schooner S. L. Foster, for misc. merchandise, $0.60 Paid in full the next day.
Receipt for Schooner S. L. Foster expenses
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.3.387   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Date:
  • 1898
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Bill from Wilbur H. Smith Dr. (Dealer) Manset ME, 26 Aug 1898, to Schooner S. L. Foster, for misc. merchandise, $0.60 Paid in full the next day.
1000.3.388Receipt for Schooner S. L. Foster misc expenses
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Bill from Wilbur H. Smith Dr. (dealer) Manset ME, 27 Jun 1898, to Schooner S.L. Foster, for misc. merchandise, $1.60 Paid the next day.
Receipt for Schooner S. L. Foster misc expenses
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.3.388   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Date:
  • 1898
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Bill from Wilbur H. Smith Dr. (dealer) Manset ME, 27 Jun 1898, to Schooner S.L. Foster, for misc. merchandise, $1.60 Paid the next day.
1000.3.389Receipt for Schooner S. L. Foster misc expenses
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Bill from Wilbur H. Smith Dr. (dealer) Manset ME, 2 Apr 1898, to Schooner S. L. Foster, for misc. merchandise, $10.15 Paid 13 Apr 1898.
Receipt for Schooner S. L. Foster misc expenses
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.3.389   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Date:
  • 1898
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Bill from Wilbur H. Smith Dr. (dealer) Manset ME, 2 Apr 1898, to Schooner S. L. Foster, for misc. merchandise, $10.15 Paid 13 Apr 1898.