Catalogue #	Title	Type	Subject	Description
1000.140.1083	Postcard, glasses, tintype, mittens, purse	Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents	People	Collection of miscellaneous items in a box sent by Louise Marr from Boca Grande, Florida. Box contains a note addressed to Wini Smart. Box includes. 1 Postcard not filled out announcing the birth of a baby. 2 Glasses cases, one containing two pairs of glasses from Richard B Frohork, Optometrist, room 301, old YMCA bldg, Portland, Maine and one containing one pair of glasses. 1 golden picture frame case with no picture. 1 Tintype photo album containing five pictures. One pair of intricately knit mittens, probably knit by a member of Louise Marr's family. 1 Black sequined purse (clutch). 1 hand beaded glass purse. 1 book titled "The Little Folks"	Postcard, glasses, tintype, mittens, purse Catalogue #: 1000.140.1083    Type: Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents Subject: People Materials: Glass Description: Collection of miscellaneous items in a box sent by Louise Marr from Boca Grande, Florida. Box contains a note addressed to Wini Smart. Box includes. 1 Postcard not filled out announcing the birth of a baby. 2 Glasses cases, one containing two pairs of glasses from Richard B Frohork, Optometrist, room 301, old YMCA bldg, Portland, Maine and one containing one pair of glasses. 1 golden picture frame case with no picture. 1 Tintype photo album containing five pictures. One pair of intricately knit mittens, probably knit by a member of Louise Marr's family. 1 Black sequined purse (clutch). 1 hand beaded glass purse. 1 book titled "The Little Folks" [show more]
1000.0.1063	Ballot Box with ballots	Document, Government, Government Records	Organizations, Civic, Municipal	Ballot Box, large wooden, from June 16,1952 for Natalie H. Beal clerk of Cranberry Isles. Box includes numerous unused nominating ballots	Ballot Box with ballots Catalogue #: 1000.0.1063    Type: Document, Government, Government Records Subject: Organizations, Civic, Municipal Date: 1952 Materials: Wood Description: Ballot Box, large wooden, from June 16,1952 for Natalie H. Beal clerk of Cranberry Isles. Box includes numerous unused nominating ballots
1000.0.1070	School Accounts Town of Cranberry Isles 1937-1938	Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger	Organizations, School Institution	Ledger of School Accounts for the Town of Cranberry Isles from 1937-1938	School Accounts Town of Cranberry Isles 1937-1938 Catalogue #: 1000.0.1070    Type: Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger Subject: Organizations, School Institution Date: 1937 Materials: Paper Description: Ledger of School Accounts for the Town of Cranberry Isles from 1937-1938
2013.227.1315	Flash cards, school, hand-drawn	Document, Instructional, Instruction Card, Flash Card	Organizations, School Institution	Flash cards, school, hand-drawn by Gillian Lobkowicz for her students circa 1988; they show each letter of the alphabet with a humorous illustration and phonetic saying	Flash cards, school, hand-drawn Catalogue #: 2013.227.1315    Type: Document, Instructional, Instruction Card, Flash Card Subject: Organizations, School Institution Date: 1988 Materials: Paper Description: Flash cards, school, hand-drawn by Gillian Lobkowicz for her students circa 1988; they show each letter of the alphabet with a humorous illustration and phonetic saying
2013.214.1909	Certificate of Marriage between John H. Hamor and Sadie B. Cleoses	Document, Government, Marriage Record	People	Certificate of Marriage between John H. Hamor of Cranberry Isles Maine and Sadie B. Cleoses of Steuben Maine, at Steuben on 21 November 1894, signed by Robert Sutcliff, Pastor, Methodist E. Church Milbridge; with elaborate color illustrations; framed	Certificate of Marriage between John H. Hamor and Sadie B. Cleoses Catalogue #: 2013.214.1909    Type: Document, Government, Marriage Record Subject: People Date: 1894 Materials: Paper Size: frame: 21.5" H x 17.5" W x 1.25" D Description: Certificate of Marriage between John H. Hamor of Cranberry Isles Maine and Sadie B. Cleoses of Steuben Maine, at Steuben on 21 November 1894, signed by Robert Sutcliff, Pastor, Methodist E. Church Milbridge; with elaborate color illustrations; framed
1000.0.1360	Christmas card to Addie Stanley	Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card	People	Christmas card in wood frame. From Annie Blake (Teacher) to Addie Stanley	Christmas card to Addie Stanley Catalogue #: 1000.0.1360    Type: Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card Subject: People Materials: Paper Description: Christmas card in wood frame. From Annie Blake (Teacher) to Addie Stanley
2013.227.1919	Two partial sets of alphabet flash cards	Document, Instructional, Instruction Card, Flash Card	Organizations, School Institution	Flash cards, two partial sets of commercially-made alphabet flash cards; each shows a letter of the alphabet or a digraph (2 letters making a sound); the back is sometimes blank, sometimes with a story explaining the use of the letter or sound	Two partial sets of alphabet flash cards Catalogue #: 2013.227.1919    Type: Document, Instructional, Instruction Card, Flash Card Subject: Organizations, School Institution Materials: Paper Size: 6.5" W x 4" H Description: Flash cards, two partial sets of commercially-made alphabet flash cards; each shows a letter of the alphabet or a digraph (2 letters making a sound); the back is sometimes blank, sometimes with a story explaining the use of the letter or sound
2013.227.1918	Flash cards, commercially-made alphabet flash cards.	Document, Instructional, Instruction Card, Flash Card	Organizations, School Institution	Flash cards, commercially-made alphabet flash cards; they show each letter of the alphabet with an object beginning with that letter, and on the back other words beginning with that letter; there are 17 such cards, plus one card with just the saying "Father and Mother"; 26 cards stored in Box 33 archives. two sets A has letters accompanied by pictures drawn, and words for spelling practice on the opposite side, B has only letters on both sides of each card.	Flash cards, commercially-made alphabet flash cards. Catalogue #: 2013.227.1918    Type: Document, Instructional, Instruction Card, Flash Card Subject: Organizations, School Institution Materials: Paper Size: alphabet card: 8" H x 5" W; topic card 12" W x 3.5" H Description: Flash cards, commercially-made alphabet flash cards; they show each letter of the alphabet with an object beginning with that letter, and on the back other words beginning with that letter; there are 17 such cards, plus one card with just the saying "Father and Mother"; 26 cards stored in Box 33 archives. two sets A has letters accompanied by pictures drawn, and words for spelling practice on the opposite side, B has only letters on both sides of each card. [show more]
2013.227.1920	Alphabet flash cards	Document, Instructional, Instruction Card, Flash Card	Organizations, School Institution	Flash cards, commercially-made alphabet flash cards in a box labeled "MANUSCRIPT CAPITALS / BEADED Tactile-Kinesthetic learning aids"; they show each letter of the alphabet printed with beaded white paint on a black background; there are 26 such cards, plus one card with the punctuation marks !?	Alphabet flash cards Catalogue #: 2013.227.1920    Type: Document, Instructional, Instruction Card, Flash Card Subject: Organizations, School Institution Materials: Paper Size: L x W x H Description: Flash cards, commercially-made alphabet flash cards in a box labeled "MANUSCRIPT CAPITALS / BEADED Tactile-Kinesthetic learning aids"; they show each letter of the alphabet printed with beaded white paint on a black background; there are 26 such cards, plus one card with the punctuation marks !?
1000.0.1057	Primer Cards from Longfellow School	Document, Instructional, Instruction Card, Flash Card	Organizations, School Institution	Primer Cards, box of Basic Primer Cards from the old Longfellow School after it closed for lack of students in 2000	Primer Cards from Longfellow School Catalogue #: 1000.0.1057    Type: Document, Instructional, Instruction Card, Flash Card Subject: Organizations, School Institution Materials: Paper Description: Primer Cards, box of Basic Primer Cards from the old Longfellow School after it closed for lack of students in 2000
2013.246.2760	Letter from Horace Bunker to his Uncle Ben	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.	Letter from Horace Bunker to his Uncle Ben Catalogue #: 2013.246.2760    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1945 Materials: Paper 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?]	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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	Letter from Horace Bunker to Frances [Spurling?] Catalogue #: 2013.246.2759    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1960 Materials: Paper 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	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.)	Letter from young girl undtd Catalogue #: 2013.246.2761    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Materials: Paper 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.)
2013.246.2758	Preble family genealogy	Document, Other Documents, Genealogy Records	People	Family Record of William Pitt Preble, five handwritten pages (perhaps compiled by donor Louise Marr) undated.	Preble family genealogy Catalogue #: 2013.246.2758    Type: Document, Other Documents, Genealogy Records Subject: People Materials: Paper Size: 7.5" x 9.5" Description: Family Record of William Pitt Preble, five handwritten pages (perhaps compiled by donor Louise Marr) undated.
2013.246.2757	William P. Preble receipts	Document, Financial, Receipt	Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner	Two receipts: (A) Tremont March 10th, 1852, Received of William P. Preble seventy three dollars 80/100 in full payment for ballance doo me for wooden materials to build new Brig Abigail Maria of, furnished by me the last season as per agreement dated at Tremont December 5th, 1850. Signed by Henry W. [xxxx?]. And (B): William P. Preble's taxes 1878 = $1.10.	William P. Preble receipts Catalogue #: 2013.246.2757    Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Subject: Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner Date: 1852 Materials: Paper Size: 7.5" x 2" Description: Two receipts: (A) Tremont March 10th, 1852, Received of William P. Preble seventy three dollars 80/100 in full payment for ballance doo me for wooden materials to build new Brig Abigail Maria of, furnished by me the last season as per agreement dated at Tremont December 5th, 1850. Signed by Henry W. [xxxx?]. And (B): William P. Preble's taxes 1878 = $1.10.
2013.246.2756	Pew 21 in Union Meeting House	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious People	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	Pew 21 in Union Meeting House Catalogue #: 2013.246.2756    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious People Date: 1898 Materials: Paper Size: 7.5" x 17" 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]
2013.246.2754	Mortgage release for George N. Spurling	Document, Legal, Legal Documents	People Structures, Dwellings, House	Release by Heirs of Benjamin Spurling for George N. Spurling's mortgage as recorded in 1864. [Book229/Page329, 1888]	Mortgage release for George N. Spurling Catalogue #: 2013.246.2754    Type: Document, Legal, Legal Documents Subject: People Structures, Dwellings, House Date: 1888 Materials: Paper Size: 10" x 9.5" Description: Release by Heirs of Benjamin Spurling for George N. Spurling's mortgage as recorded in 1864. [Book229/Page329, 1888]
2013.246.2753	Receipt for inheritance Benjamin Spurling Estate	Document, Financial, Receipt	People	Abigail Cobb Spurling acknowledges receipt of inheritance for her children. Received May 19th 1838 of Enoch Spurling administrator of the Estate of Benjamin Spurling late of Cranberry Isles in the County of Hancock. Received three hundred and thirty 43/100 Dollars, it being in part for Saml & Zulma & Andrew B, Sarah, & Abigail Spurling portion of said Deceased Estate they being [xxxx?] children and heirs to said Estate. Signed: Abigail C. Spurling 313.43	Receipt for inheritance Benjamin Spurling Estate Catalogue #: 2013.246.2753    Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Subject: People Date: 1838 Materials: Paper Size: 6" x 3.5" Description: Abigail Cobb Spurling acknowledges receipt of inheritance for her children. Received May 19th 1838 of Enoch Spurling administrator of the Estate of Benjamin Spurling late of Cranberry Isles in the County of Hancock. Received three hundred and thirty 43/100 Dollars, it being in part for Saml & Zulma & Andrew B, Sarah, & Abigail Spurling portion of said Deceased Estate they being [xxxx?] children and heirs to said Estate. Signed: Abigail C. Spurling 313.43 [show more]
2013.246.2752	Letter 3 of 3 from William H. Preble to William P. Preble	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.	Letter 3 of 3 from William H. Preble to William P. Preble Catalogue #: 2013.246.2752    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1897 Materials: Paper Size: 7.5" x 10" 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	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.	Letter 2 of 3 from William H. to William P. Preble Catalogue #: 2013.246.2751    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1891 Materials: Paper Size: 7.5" x 10" 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	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.	Letter 1 of 3 from Wm H to Wm P Preble Catalogue #: 2013.246.2750    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1886 Materials: Paper Size: 7.5" x 10" 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	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.	Letter 7 of group of letters to Frances (Fannie) S. Spurling Catalogue #: 2013.246.2749    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1874 Materials: Paper Size: 7.5" x 9.25" 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	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.	Letter 6 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Catalogue #: 2013.246.2748    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1874 Materials: Paper Size: 5" x 7" 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	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.	Letter 5 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Catalogue #: 2013.246.2747    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1867 Materials: Paper Size: 5" x 7" 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	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.	Letter 4 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Catalogue #: 2013.246.2746    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1868 Materials: Paper Size: 5" x 7" 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]

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