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| Catalogue # | Title | Type | Subject | Description | |
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| 2010.152.1153 | Receipt made out to Mrs. Spurling |
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| Business receipt. Itemized purchases dated May 4, 5, 11, 18, and 25,188(?). Company name appears as 'Jewett and Brower', at Portland Maine. Made out to Mrs. Spurling. Total amount is for $121. Lines 1, 3, and 5 appear to be haddock. | 
Description: Business receipt. Itemized purchases dated May 4, 5, 11, 18, and 25,188(?). Company name appears as 'Jewett and Brower', at Portland Maine. Made out to Mrs. Spurling. Total amount is for $121. Lines 1, 3, and 5 appear to be haddock. |
| 2010.152.1155 | Receipt for Schooner Lizzie Maud payment |
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| Business receipt. "Portland, Me Feb 10th, 1885. Received of Benj. N. Spurling Two hundred Dollars on acct of payment of Sch[ooner] Lizzie Maud. $200.00." Appears to be signed by J.P. Nordstrom. Handwriten on back in ink: "Receipt on acct vessel. I. and Y. P. Hodgdon Jr" | 
Description: Business receipt. "Portland, Me Feb 10th, 1885. Received of Benj. N. Spurling Two hundred Dollars on acct of payment of Sch[ooner] Lizzie Maud. $200.00." Appears to be signed by J.P. Nordstrom. Handwriten on back in ink: "Receipt on acct vessel. I. and Y. P. Hodgdon Jr" |
| 2010.152.1157 | Receipt for Preble's purchase of netting |
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| Business receipt. "Portland, Feb 19th, 1880, Mr. W.P. Preble, A.M. Nickerson & Co, Dealers in All Kinds of Seines, &c., Also Seines Tarred, Hung and Repaired at Shortest Notice. Long Wharf, Portland, ME." Item bought: "100 Lbs Porgie Netting $20.00" Handwritten note "Rev'd Pay't A.M. Nickerson & Co." Further note: "Paid: March 22nd 1880" | 
Description: Business receipt. "Portland, Feb 19th, 1880, Mr. W.P. Preble, A.M. Nickerson & Co, Dealers in All Kinds of Seines, &c., Also Seines Tarred, Hung and Repaired at Shortest Notice. Long Wharf, Portland, ME." Item bought: "100 Lbs Porgie Netting $20.00" Handwritten note "Rev'd Pay't A.M. Nickerson & Co." Further note: "Paid: March 22nd 1880" |
| 2018.416.2780 | Receipts for fishing and vessel expenses |
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| Three recipts: 1. 1866 (Dec. to July) ledger page with header “W.P. and W. H. Preble” to Lyman Son & Tobey, itemized expenses for oil, paints, rope, lead, etc. “Please remit and much oblige LS&T” 2. 1867 (Sept 13) statement. Schooner Intreped (sic Intrepid?) & Owners bought of Richards, Adams & Co. Boston, pounds of manila [rope], wormline, rattine, springyarn, marlin spike, etc. With a 2-cent stamp date/stamped affixed. 3. 1867 (Dec. 6): Receipt for Schooner Transfer and owners to A T Hayden for half pilotage out. | 
Description: Three recipts: 1. 1866 (Dec. to July) ledger page with header “W.P. and W. H. Preble” to Lyman Son & Tobey, itemized expenses for oil, paints, rope, lead, etc. “Please remit and much oblige LS&T” 2. 1867 (Sept 13) statement. Schooner Intreped (sic Intrepid?) & Owners bought of Richards, Adams & Co. Boston, pounds of manila [rope], wormline, rattine, springyarn, marlin spike, etc. With a 2-cent stamp date/stamped affixed. 3. 1867 (Dec. 6): Receipt for Schooner Transfer and owners to A T Hayden for half pilotage out. [show more] |
| 2018.416.2781 | Receipts and notes Preble and Stanley |
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| Four documnts 1880-1892. 1. 1880 (Dec. 13) Receipt on store ledger page. Samuel Sanford paid $1.65 to Sargent, Lord & Skillin, Ship Chandlery, Groceries, Fishermen’s outfits and Fishing Supplies, Nos. 8 & 12 Commercial Wharf, Portland, for an illegible item. 2. [undated] Handwritten description of area near Stanley weir, paper was torn and mended at some point. “54 running yards between [Mayos?] and [J. G.?] Stanleys weir. Commencing at J. G. Stanley’s [Bxxxx Pxxx?] or weir and run E. by North 175 yards leaving a boat way between the Thumb and suitable for boats passage in towards the shore and not to extend over 1/3 of the width of passage between the Thrumb Cap & May Pole Point.” Reverse side shows calculations. 3. 1881 (August 16- September 24) handwritten list of quantities [barrels?] of mackerel, herring, and other fish. Reverse shows Graham Co received payment from William Preble Nov. 18, 1881. 4. 1889 (Sept 1889-Oct1890). Handwritten notebook page with header: Estate of Thomas Stanley to William Preble. Lists expenses incurred managing Stanley estate, totaling $906.44. On the reverse side are two seemingly unrelated handwritten notes, written in different directions on the paper. One is a statement signed by William P. Preble July 6, 1892 that someone has been trespassing and taking berries without permission; and that after this date, nothing should be removed from his lands or property without consent. The second is a statement listing the value of personal property and homestead for the estate of Thomas Stanley 2nd. | 
Description: Four documnts 1880-1892. 1. 1880 (Dec. 13) Receipt on store ledger page. Samuel Sanford paid $1.65 to Sargent, Lord & Skillin, Ship Chandlery, Groceries, Fishermen’s outfits and Fishing Supplies, Nos. 8 & 12 Commercial Wharf, Portland, for an illegible item. 2. [undated] Handwritten description of area near Stanley weir, paper was torn and mended at some point. “54 running yards between [Mayos?] and [J. G.?] Stanleys weir. Commencing at J. G. Stanley’s [Bxxxx Pxxx?] or weir and run E. by North 175 yards leaving a boat way between the Thumb and suitable for boats passage in towards the shore and not to extend over 1/3 of the width of passage between the Thrumb Cap & May Pole Point.” Reverse side shows calculations. 3. 1881 (August 16- September 24) handwritten list of quantities [barrels?] of mackerel, herring, and other fish. Reverse shows Graham Co received payment from William Preble Nov. 18, 1881. 4. 1889 (Sept 1889-Oct1890). Handwritten notebook page with header: Estate of Thomas Stanley to William Preble. Lists expenses incurred managing Stanley estate, totaling $906.44. On the reverse side are two seemingly unrelated handwritten notes, written in different directions on the paper. One is a statement signed by William P. Preble July 6, 1892 that someone has been trespassing and taking berries without permission; and that after this date, nothing should be removed from his lands or property without consent. The second is a statement listing the value of personal property and homestead for the estate of Thomas Stanley 2nd. [show more] |
| 2021.451.2832 | Polly Storey Collection - Wild Island Farms -1978 |
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| Receipts from Polly Storey's business. | 
Description: Receipts from Polly Storey's business. |
| 2021.451.2833 | Polly Storey Collection- Wild Island Farm |
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| Bank Receipts, work receipts, and notes. | 
Description: Bank Receipts, work receipts, and notes. |
| 2014.473.2964 | Bangor Weekly Commercial, Receipt. |
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| A receipt for the Bangor Weekly Commercial. This receipt was for $1.00 , and 12 months worth of papers. | 
Description: A receipt for the Bangor Weekly Commercial. This receipt was for $1.00 , and 12 months worth of papers. |
| 2021.454.3038 | Spurling - Benjamin Spurling Received Pay Note |
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| Capt. Benjamin Spurling to Edwin L. Hodgdon Sr. to Labor Planting Garden. Edwin worked 19 hours and earned $.25 an hour. There was a received pay discount of $.75 and so he earned a total of $4. | 
Description: Capt. Benjamin Spurling to Edwin L. Hodgdon Sr. to Labor Planting Garden. Edwin worked 19 hours and earned $.25 an hour. There was a received pay discount of $.75 and so he earned a total of $4. |
| 2014.564.3055 | William P. Preble to Nettie Stanley |
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| Grocery store receipt for N. Stanley. Some bought items are eggs, sugar and lemons. The payment for all of these items was received on July 29th, 1904. | 
Description: Grocery store receipt for N. Stanley. Some bought items are eggs, sugar and lemons. The payment for all of these items was received on July 29th, 1904. |
| 2014.565.3056 | William Preble Grocery Receipt for Nettie Stanley. |
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| A grocery store receipt for Nettie Stanley. Some items featured on this list are cans of milk, can of peaches, and coffee. The bill of about $50 was paid on July 29th, 1904. | 
Description: A grocery store receipt for Nettie Stanley. Some items featured on this list are cans of milk, can of peaches, and coffee. The bill of about $50 was paid on July 29th, 1904. |
| 1000.7.110 | Burial expenses for Ellen Maria Stanley |
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| Bill, to Addie Duren, $107.50 for casket, plate, and funeral for Ellen Maria Stanley (Addie's mother), 14 Nov 1929. (See also 1000.7.111, likely for Ellen Maria Stanley burial, too). Per GCIHS.org, Ellen Maria Stanley is buried in Spurling Cemetery #3, 1929. | 
Description: Bill, to Addie Duren, $107.50 for casket, plate, and funeral for Ellen Maria Stanley (Addie's mother), 14 Nov 1929. (See also 1000.7.111, likely for Ellen Maria Stanley burial, too). Per GCIHS.org, Ellen Maria Stanley is buried in Spurling Cemetery #3, 1929. |
| 1000.3.220 | Receipt for apples |
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| Business receipt, from Perley Russell & Co. Portland, 2 Dec 1875 for apples, W.W. Young, $7.00 | 
Description: Business receipt, from Perley Russell & Co. Portland, 2 Dec 1875 for apples, W.W. Young, $7.00 |
| 1000.3.221 | Receipt for midlings |
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| Business receipt, from Waldron and True, Portland, 9 Apr 1877, to Capt. Stanley, for midlings, $14.15 |
Description: Business receipt, from Waldron and True, Portland, 9 Apr 1877, to Capt. Stanley, for midlings, $14.15 |
| 1000.3.222 | Receipt for food and supplies |
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| Business receipt, from Perley Russell & Co. Portland, 29 Nov 1875, to Capt. E.B. Stanley, for food and supplies, $154.07 |
Description: Business receipt, from Perley Russell & Co. Portland, 29 Nov 1875, to Capt. E.B. Stanley, for food and supplies, $154.07 |
| 1000.3.223 | Receipt for food |
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| Business receipt, from Perley Russell & Co. Portland, 3 May 1871, to Josiah Spurling, for food, $3.54 |
Description: Business receipt, from Perley Russell & Co. Portland, 3 May 1871, to Josiah Spurling, for food, $3.54 |
| 1000.3.224 | Receipt for sugar, oil, and cheese |
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| Business receipt, from Perley Russell & Co. Portland, 17 Oct 1876, to E.B. Stanley, for sugar, oil, cheese, $8.74 |
Description: Business receipt, from Perley Russell & Co. Portland, 17 Oct 1876, to E.B. Stanley, for sugar, oil, cheese, $8.74 |
| 1000.3.225 | Receipt for crackers and twine |
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| Business receipt, from Perley Russell & Co. Portland, 2 Dec 1875, to D.K. Stanley, for crackers and twine, $8.80 |
Description: Business receipt, from Perley Russell & Co. Portland, 2 Dec 1875, to D.K. Stanley, for crackers and twine, $8.80 |
| 1000.3.226 | Receipt for merchandise |
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| Business receipt, from Charles F. Guptill & Co. Portland, 2 Jun 1902, to Capt. E.B. Stanley, for merchandise as per bill, $21.55 |
Description: Business receipt, from Charles F. Guptill & Co. Portland, 2 Jun 1902, to Capt. E.B. Stanley, for merchandise as per bill, $21.55 |
| 1000.3.229 | Receipt for Schooner Rozella fish |
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| Business receipt, account of mackerel packed for schooner Rozella, 26 Jul 1876, $782.40 |
Description: Business receipt, account of mackerel packed for schooner Rozella, 26 Jul 1876, $782.40 |
| 1000.3.230 | Receipt for Schooner Rozella fish |
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| Business receipt, account of mackerel sold, Eli Willard, for schooner Rozella, 26 Jul 1876, $708.22, also on the same sheet, account of mackerel sold Thomas Charles for the schooner Rozella, 26 Jul 1876, $90.26 |
Description: Business receipt, account of mackerel sold, Eli Willard, for schooner Rozella, 26 Jul 1876, $708.22, also on the same sheet, account of mackerel sold Thomas Charles for the schooner Rozella, 26 Jul 1876, $90.26 |
| 1000.3.231 | Receipt for a ton of coal |
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| Business receipt, on Gilbert Graves paper, from Henry Clark, 10 Dec 1887, to Asa D. Stanley, for a ton of coal, $5.50 |
Description: Business receipt, on Gilbert Graves paper, from Henry Clark, 10 Dec 1887, to Asa D. Stanley, for a ton of coal, $5.50 |
| 1000.3.233 | Receipt for food |
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| Business receipt from Symmes Eaton to Enoch Stanley, Boston 7 May 1851, food, $2.11 |
Description: Business receipt from Symmes Eaton to Enoch Stanley, Boston 7 May 1851, food, $2.11 |
| 1000.3.236 | Receipt for half interest in Stanley dock |
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| Business receipt, from Lewis Stanley, Islesford, 8 Sep 1936, to Walter Stanley Estate, for 1/2 interest at dock, $800 |
Description: Business receipt, from Lewis Stanley, Islesford, 8 Sep 1936, to Walter Stanley Estate, for 1/2 interest at dock, $800 |
| 1000.3.241 | Receipt for $60 from Enoch Stanley |
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| Business receipt, Perley Russell & Co., 18 Jul 1870, received $60.00 from Enoch Stanley |
Description: Business receipt, Perley Russell & Co., 18 Jul 1870, received $60.00 from Enoch Stanley |
