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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.
2001.111.828Letter re: property in Sanford v. Preble case
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Letter: William P. Preble to Wm. P. Preble (Grandson), 21 Sep 1900; suggesting that some lots the senior Preble had previously deeded to Wm. H. Preble, his now dead son, be sold by the grandson, his father's Illinois estate administrator, to effectively prevent trespassing by Sam Sanford and A.B. Birlem. Transcribed.
Letter re: property in Sanford v. Preble case
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.111.828   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Date:
  • 1900
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter: William P. Preble to Wm. P. Preble (Grandson), 21 Sep 1900; suggesting that some lots the senior Preble had previously deeded to Wm. H. Preble, his now dead son, be sold by the grandson, his father's Illinois estate administrator, to effectively prevent trespassing by Sam Sanford and A.B. Birlem. Transcribed.
2001.111.829Letter re: Harding property schoolhouse lot
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
  • Places
Zulma [Lulina/Lucinda?] M. Harding to Mrs. Richardson, 30 Oct 1904, confirming Harding's ownership of the schoolhouse lot (one of the two in use before the current school was built in 1904 - most likely the lot now owned by Malcolm Donald across from Cranberry House.) Transcribed.
Letter re: Harding property schoolhouse lot
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.111.829   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
  • Places
Date:
  • 1904
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Zulma [Lulina/Lucinda?] M. Harding to Mrs. Richardson, 30 Oct 1904, confirming Harding's ownership of the schoolhouse lot (one of the two in use before the current school was built in 1904 - most likely the lot now owned by Malcolm Donald across from Cranberry House.) Transcribed.
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.
2004.99.759Letter to Gordon Shaw about Sanford Cabin
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cabin
Two Documents: Wini Smart letter to Gordon Shaw, owner of Sammy Sanford's cabin and the surrounding land, 29 July 1999, thanking him for a tour of the cabin. Also, his e-mail reply, 13 Aug 1999.
Letter to Gordon Shaw about Sanford Cabin
Catalogue #:
  • 2004.99.759   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cabin
Date:
  • 1999
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Two Documents: Wini Smart letter to Gordon Shaw, owner of Sammy Sanford's cabin and the surrounding land, 29 July 1999, thanking him for a tour of the cabin. Also, his e-mail reply, 13 Aug 1999.
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.
2003.71.617Letter rejecting application to transfer wrecked & salvaged Schooner C. Hood
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Document, handwritten letter, 1 sheet, copy of letter from J.T. Hartley, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, to Collector of Customs, Ellsworth, Maine, rejecting application of William P Preble to transfer wrecked & salvaged Schooner C. Hood from British to American Registry. Items 617 & 618 are a pair. Transcribed.
Letter rejecting application to transfer wrecked & salvaged Schooner C. Hood
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.71.617   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Date:
  • 1866
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, handwritten letter, 1 sheet, copy of letter from J.T. Hartley, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, to Collector of Customs, Ellsworth, Maine, rejecting application of William P Preble to transfer wrecked & salvaged Schooner C. Hood from British to American Registry. Items 617 & 618 are a pair. Transcribed.
2003.71.618Letter re: business venture
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Other Business
Document, handwritten letter, 1 sheet, 2 sides, letter from Charles D. McDonald, Custom House, Ellsworth, to William P Preble, sending Preble item 617 (a copy of the rejection of his application) and explaining what it means and how to get around the rejection. Items 617 & 618 are a pair. Transcribed.
Letter re: business venture
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.71.618   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Businesses, Other Business
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, handwritten letter, 1 sheet, 2 sides, letter from Charles D. McDonald, Custom House, Ellsworth, to William P Preble, sending Preble item 617 (a copy of the rejection of his application) and explaining what it means and how to get around the rejection. Items 617 & 618 are a pair. Transcribed.
2003.87.622Letter Mrs. Edgar White to Corporal Edgar Bunker
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter, airmail, from Mrs. Edgar White to Corporal Edgar Bunker, stamped "return to writer" postmarked 10 Oct 1951, mentions the tractor, people having children, buying cars, hunting, and chicken business
Letter Mrs. Edgar White to Corporal Edgar Bunker
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.87.622   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1951
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter, airmail, from Mrs. Edgar White to Corporal Edgar Bunker, stamped "return to writer" postmarked 10 Oct 1951, mentions the tractor, people having children, buying cars, hunting, and chicken business
1000.0.592Manset Union Church letter
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Letter and envelope, handwritten, sent by Julia Parker (Manset Union Church) to Alice M. Stanley, Cranberry Isles, 25 Jun 1956, "The Manset Union Church to the Cranberry Cong. Church certifies Hope Bulger Bradford was received into Manset Church 20 May 1956"
Manset Union Church letter
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.592   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Date:
  • 1956
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter and envelope, handwritten, sent by Julia Parker (Manset Union Church) to Alice M. Stanley, Cranberry Isles, 25 Jun 1956, "The Manset Union Church to the Cranberry Cong. Church certifies Hope Bulger Bradford was received into Manset Church 20 May 1956"
2003.71.611Letter from Small to Preble re: weir
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Document, 2 sheets, 4 sides, handwritten letter from E.E. Small, fish dealer, to William B. Preble, 9 Feb 1882, about not going into partnership with Preble but instead taking on by himself the plan to build a weir and fish business in the Cranberry Isles. Transcribed.
Letter from Small to Preble re: weir
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.71.611   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Date:
  • 1882
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, 2 sheets, 4 sides, handwritten letter from E.E. Small, fish dealer, to William B. Preble, 9 Feb 1882, about not going into partnership with Preble but instead taking on by himself the plan to build a weir and fish business in the Cranberry Isles. Transcribed.
1000.0.334Letter Dept. of Commerce 1918 to Lewis G. Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Letter, official, from Dept. of Commerce, 3 Dec 1918, to Lewis G. Stanley, awarding number "B437" to 29 foot open launch, and explaining how to mount the number
Letter Dept. of Commerce 1918 to Lewis G. Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.334   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Description:
Letter, official, from Dept. of Commerce, 3 Dec 1918, to Lewis G. Stanley, awarding number "B437" to 29 foot open launch, and explaining how to mount the number
1000.50.357Letters to Walter K. Shaw Sr. family by Samuel C. Sanford and Chris Swenson
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Places
Collection of letters to Walter K. Shaw Sr. family by Samuel C. Sanford and Chris Swenson, 1928-1933. Transcribed.
Letters to Walter K. Shaw Sr. family by Samuel C. Sanford and Chris Swenson
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.50.357   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Places
Date:
  • 1928
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Collection of letters to Walter K. Shaw Sr. family by Samuel C. Sanford and Chris Swenson, 1928-1933. Transcribed.
2001.39.307Letter arranging sale of vessel and coal
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Vessels, Boat
Letter from Ben Spurling, Cranberry Isles, 17 Dec 1876 to Capt. Stanley, making arrangements to sell part of Spurling's vessel and to order coal
Letter arranging sale of vessel and coal
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.39.307   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Vessels, Boat
Date:
  • 1876
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter from Ben Spurling, Cranberry Isles, 17 Dec 1876 to Capt. Stanley, making arrangements to sell part of Spurling's vessel and to order coal
2001.39.309Letter from Hamor to Stanley re: bill settlement
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Other Business
Letter from J.R. Hamor, CI, 1 Nov 1876, to Capt. Stanley, asking Capt. to pay and settle bills and fetch items
Letter from Hamor to Stanley re: bill settlement
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.39.309   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Businesses, Other Business
Date:
  • 1876
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter from J.R. Hamor, CI, 1 Nov 1876, to Capt. Stanley, asking Capt. to pay and settle bills and fetch items
2001.39.310Letter from Guptill to Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter and envelope from C.J. Guptill Winter Harbor, 14 Feb 1879, to Capt. Stanley, friendly business letter about fish & visit
Letter from Guptill to Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.39.310   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1879
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter and envelope from C.J. Guptill Winter Harbor, 14 Feb 1879, to Capt. Stanley, friendly business letter about fish & visit
2001.39.317Letter to Stanley re: Emy Bunker
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter, handwritten, from M.L. Peterson, Cambridge MA, 7 Mar 1905, to Capt. Stanley, asking about Emy Bunker
Letter to Stanley re: Emy Bunker
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.39.317   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1905
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter, handwritten, from M.L. Peterson, Cambridge MA, 7 Mar 1905, to Capt. Stanley, asking about Emy Bunker
2001.39.319Letter re: receipt of book
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Other Business
Letter and envelope from Treasury Dept, Port of Ellsworth ME, 12 Jan 1905, to Enoch B. Stanley, asking for acknowledgement of receipt of book "Merchant Vessels of the United States, 1904"
Letter re: receipt of book
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.39.319   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Businesses, Other Business
Date:
  • 1905
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter and envelope from Treasury Dept, Port of Ellsworth ME, 12 Jan 1905, to Enoch B. Stanley, asking for acknowledgement of receipt of book "Merchant Vessels of the United States, 1904"
1000.46.260Church pew problem
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
Letter (possibly from C.M. Richardson) to Rev David P. Hatch 25 Feb 1898, explaining somewhat the church pew and ownership problem
Church pew problem
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.46.260   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1898
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter (possibly from C.M. Richardson) to Rev David P. Hatch 25 Feb 1898, explaining somewhat the church pew and ownership problem
1000.46.263Note re: Mr. Davie
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Note, handwritten, summary of last service of Mr. Davie, 6 Nov 1904
Note re: Mr. Davie
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.46.263   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1904
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Note, handwritten, summary of last service of Mr. Davie, 6 Nov 1904
1000.0.289Request to Maine Senate & House of Representatives for establishment of Town of Cranberry Isles
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Document, copy of request to Maine Senate & House of Representatives in Portland, Enoch Spurling & others asking for establishment of Town of Cranberry Isles, with reasons, 1 Jan 1830
Request to Maine Senate & House of Representatives for establishment of Town of Cranberry Isles
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.289   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Date:
  • 1830
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, copy of request to Maine Senate & House of Representatives in Portland, Enoch Spurling & others asking for establishment of Town of Cranberry Isles, with reasons, 1 Jan 1830
1000.0.291Letter to Lewis Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter & envelope, from Margaret Booth, Ridgewood NJ 2 Dec 1905?, to Capt. Lou [Lewis] Stanley, personal greetings
Letter to Lewis Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.291   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1905
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter & envelope, from Margaret Booth, Ridgewood NJ 2 Dec 1905?, to Capt. Lou [Lewis] Stanley, personal greetings
1000.3.227Letter from Charles F. Guptill & Co. to Capt. E.B. Stanley,
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Store Business
Letter, from Charles F. Guptill & Co. Portland, 6 Jun 1902, to Capt. E.B. Stanley, acknowledging receipt of $2.20, and asking why he didn't buy Russell pump
Letter from Charles F. Guptill & Co. to Capt. E.B. Stanley,
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.3.227   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Businesses, Store Business
Date:
  • 1902
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter, from Charles F. Guptill & Co. Portland, 6 Jun 1902, to Capt. E.B. Stanley, acknowledging receipt of $2.20, and asking why he didn't buy Russell pump
1000.3.234Letter to Enoch Stanley re: fish sales
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Letter from Potter and Wrightington, Boston, to Enoch Stanley, 2 Aug 1881, complaining that Enoch sent fish to them without notice and thus they had to sell at poor market.
Letter to Enoch Stanley re: fish sales
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.3.234   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Date:
  • 1881
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter from Potter and Wrightington, Boston, to Enoch Stanley, 2 Aug 1881, complaining that Enoch sent fish to them without notice and thus they had to sell at poor market.