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1000.0.165Postmaster Joseph S. Spurling, Esq. appointed
  • Document, Certificate
  • Organizations, Civic, Post Office
  • People
Certificate, Post Office Appointment as postmaster of Joseph S. Spurling, Esq., 29 Apr 1862
Postmaster Joseph S. Spurling, Esq. appointed
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.165   
Type:
  • Document, Certificate
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Post Office
  • People
Date:
  • 1862
Description:
Certificate, Post Office Appointment as postmaster of Joseph S. Spurling, Esq., 29 Apr 1862
1000.0.465Civil War recruitment announcement
  • Document, Government, Military Record
  • Organizations, Civic
Document, 1 page, Civil War announcement aimed to encourage recruitment into Maine Sharpshooter's Battalion, 26 Sep 1864
Civil War recruitment announcement
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.465   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Military Record
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1864
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Document, 1 page, Civil War announcement aimed to encourage recruitment into Maine Sharpshooter's Battalion, 26 Sep 1864
1000.0.59Receipt for salvage items from Brig (Schooner) Aerolite
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Vessels, Ship
Receipt, Received from Wm. P. Preble, Auctioneer, $821.92 for salvage items from Brig Aerolite of St. John, N.B., 20 Jan 1869 -- H.G. Bunker
Receipt for salvage items from Brig (Schooner) Aerolite
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.59   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Vessels, Ship
Date:
  • 1869
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Receipt, Received from Wm. P. Preble, Auctioneer, $821.92 for salvage items from Brig Aerolite of St. John, N.B., 20 Jan 1869 -- H.G. Bunker
1000.0.70Appointment of Postmaster Joseph S. Spurling
  • Document, Certificate
  • Organizations, Civic, Post Office
  • People
Certificate, Appointment of Postmaster Joseph S. Spurling, 29 Apr 1862
Appointment of Postmaster Joseph S. Spurling
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.70   
Type:
  • Document, Certificate
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Post Office
  • People
Date:
  • 1862
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Certificate, Appointment of Postmaster Joseph S. Spurling, 29 Apr 1862
1000.116.1080Journal with transcriptions of protestations of ships
  • Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • Events
  • Organizations, Civic, Post Office
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Journal with transcription. 38-page typed transcription of protestations of ships wrecked on the Cranberry Isles from an original 19th-century ledger/journal kept by William P. Preble 1867-1879. Journal transcribed by Michael Macfarlan c. 2002. One loose page partial protestation for 1893. The back of the journal also contains pages for the accounts pertaining to School district No. 2, the Post Office, and for various islanders (not transcribed). (See also 1000.0.934: selections from 1080 - sea captain's transcribed broadcasts for possible video production. (See also June 2018 Cranberry Chronicle, pages 20-13 - link below)
Journal with transcriptions of protestations of ships
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.116.1080   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents
Subject:
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • Events
  • Organizations, Civic, Post Office
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1867
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Journal with transcription. 38-page typed transcription of protestations of ships wrecked on the Cranberry Isles from an original 19th-century ledger/journal kept by William P. Preble 1867-1879. Journal transcribed by Michael Macfarlan c. 2002. One loose page partial protestation for 1893. The back of the journal also contains pages for the accounts pertaining to School district No. 2, the Post Office, and for various islanders (not transcribed). (See also 1000.0.934: selections from 1080 - sea captain's transcribed broadcasts for possible video production. (See also June 2018 Cranberry Chronicle, pages 20-13 - link below) [show more]
1000.27.717Invitation to enter military service (Civil War)
  • Document, Government, Military Record
  • Organizations, Civic
A Proclamation issued by Samuel Cony, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the State of Maine, 13 Jul 1864, inviting men to enter military service and promising extra pay for those who leave the state in order to drive back the rebel hordes from Washington. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them.
Invitation to enter military service (Civil War)
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.27.717   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Military Record
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1864
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Proclamation issued by Samuel Cony, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the State of Maine, 13 Jul 1864, inviting men to enter military service and promising extra pay for those who leave the state in order to drive back the rebel hordes from Washington. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them.
1000.27.719Deed for Pew 19 Union Meeting House to Mary L. Bulger
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Organizations, Religious
Document, 1 handwritten sheet, 2 sides, side 1 is copy of original deed giving pew #19 in Union Meeting House to Mary L. Bulger, 25 Aug 1866. Side 2 is assigning Mary bulger 1/44 share of proceeds of sale of Meeting House, 26 Feb 1897.
Deed for Pew 19 Union Meeting House to Mary L. Bulger
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.27.719   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1866
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, 1 handwritten sheet, 2 sides, side 1 is copy of original deed giving pew #19 in Union Meeting House to Mary L. Bulger, 25 Aug 1866. Side 2 is assigning Mary bulger 1/44 share of proceeds of sale of Meeting House, 26 Feb 1897.
1000.3.245Receipt from Hadlock to Stanley
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Businesses, Other Business
Business receipt, Enoch Stanley received $34.86 from G. Hadlock, 12 Jul 1864
Receipt from Hadlock to Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.3.245   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Businesses, Other Business
Date:
  • 1864
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Business receipt, Enoch Stanley received $34.86 from G. Hadlock, 12 Jul 1864
1000.3.247Promisory note to Alfred Gilley
  • Document, Financial, Financial Records
  • Businesses, Other Business
Document, promisary note with stamps, William P. Preble, William H. Preble, Charles Guptill, and Enoch B. Stanley promise to pay Alfred H. Gilley $150 on 1 Jan 1870, signed 1869
Promisory note to Alfred Gilley
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.3.247   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Records
Subject:
  • Businesses, Other Business
Date:
  • 1869
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, promisary note with stamps, William P. Preble, William H. Preble, Charles Guptill, and Enoch B. Stanley promise to pay Alfred H. Gilley $150 on 1 Jan 1870, signed 1869
1000.7.134Deed, Joseph S. Spurling to Asa D. Stanley
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Deed, Joseph S. Spurling to Asa D. Stanley, 20 Mar 1866, with stamps (probably the land on which A.D. Stanley built his house, currently occupied by Omer & Annette Mountain)
Deed, Joseph S. Spurling to Asa D. Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.134   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Date:
  • 1866
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Deed, Joseph S. Spurling to Asa D. Stanley, 20 Mar 1866, with stamps (probably the land on which A.D. Stanley built his house, currently occupied by Omer & Annette Mountain)
1000.7.155Civil War draft exemption certificate
  • Document, Government, Military Record
  • Organizations, Civic
"Certificate of exemption for a drafted person on account of disability" for Asa D. Stanley due to disease of the right lung 28 Aug 1863
Civil War draft exemption certificate
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.155   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Military Record
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1863
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
"Certificate of exemption for a drafted person on account of disability" for Asa D. Stanley due to disease of the right lung 28 Aug 1863
1000.7.49Deed Rosebrook to Spurling
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Places, Address
Deed, From Eben C. Rosebrook to Joseph S. Spurling, 16 Apr 1866: land
Deed Rosebrook to Spurling
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.49   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Places, Address
Date:
  • 1866
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Deed, From Eben C. Rosebrook to Joseph S. Spurling, 16 Apr 1866: land
2002.47.282Probate order, with official stamps, sale of estate of Justus W. Gilley
  • Document, Government, Probate
  • People
Document, Probate order, with official stamps, sale of estate of Justus W. Gilley late of Cranberry Isles, to raise $170, sale to be 14 Aug 1865
Probate order, with official stamps, sale of estate of Justus W. Gilley
Catalogue #:
  • 2002.47.282   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Probate
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1865
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, Probate order, with official stamps, sale of estate of Justus W. Gilley late of Cranberry Isles, to raise $170, sale to be 14 Aug 1865
2002.47.284Will of Thomas Manchester
  • Document, Legal, Will
  • People
Document, 3 Jun 1861, officially recognising the attached will as the will of Thomas Manchester (item is glued to item 283)
Will of Thomas Manchester
Catalogue #:
  • 2002.47.284   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Will
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1861
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, 3 Jun 1861, officially recognising the attached will as the will of Thomas Manchester (item is glued to item 283)
2002.47.285Jonathan Stanley as executor of the estate of Thomas Manchester
  • Document, Government, Probate
  • People
Document, 19 Jun 1861, officially assigning Jonathan Stanley as executor of the estate of Thomas Manchester (item is glued to item 283)
Jonathan Stanley as executor of the estate of Thomas Manchester
Catalogue #:
  • 2002.47.285   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Probate
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1861
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, 19 Jun 1861, officially assigning Jonathan Stanley as executor of the estate of Thomas Manchester (item is glued to item 283)
2003.62.482Wedding Certificate William P. Spurling to Dorcas Bunker
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record
  • People
Wedding Certificate, with engraved wedding scene, William P. Spurling to Dorcas Bunker (both from Cranberry Isles) 12 Dec 1869, married by Gilbert Hadlock, Justice of the Peace, in the presence of 2 witnesses, both named Howard, very faded writing
Wedding Certificate William P. Spurling to Dorcas Bunker
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.62.482   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1869
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Wedding Certificate, with engraved wedding scene, William P. Spurling to Dorcas Bunker (both from Cranberry Isles) 12 Dec 1869, married by Gilbert Hadlock, Justice of the Peace, in the presence of 2 witnesses, both named Howard, very faded writing
2003.71.614Civil War Tax document
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Events
Document, 2 sheets, 1 side, glued together end-to-end, handwritten, "List of Persons Between the ages of 20 and 45 years liable to pay the Tax of $50.00 voted in Town Meeting Jan 23d 1865" and signed and paid that same day, apparently a special Civil War tax. Signed by William P Preble, William H Preble, Samuel S Bunker, Assessors of Cranberry Isles. Transcribed.
Civil War Tax document
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.71.614   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Events
Date:
  • 1865
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, 2 sheets, 1 side, glued together end-to-end, handwritten, "List of Persons Between the ages of 20 and 45 years liable to pay the Tax of $50.00 voted in Town Meeting Jan 23d 1865" and signed and paid that same day, apparently a special Civil War tax. Signed by William P Preble, William H Preble, Samuel S Bunker, Assessors of Cranberry Isles. Transcribed.
2003.71.616Overseers of the Poor 1867 report
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Document, 1 sheet with 1 small slip glued onto it, handwritten, "Report of the Overseers of the Poor of the Town of Cranberry Isles for the current year or 1867", detailing the sad case of William P Pung and family, and the efforts of the overseers of the poor to supply food for them and place the children in other homes. Transcribed.
Overseers of the Poor 1867 report
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.71.616   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Date:
  • 1867
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, 1 sheet with 1 small slip glued onto it, handwritten, "Report of the Overseers of the Poor of the Town of Cranberry Isles for the current year or 1867", detailing the sad case of William P Pung and family, and the efforts of the overseers of the poor to supply food for them and place the children in other homes. 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.
2013.246.1944Certificate for William Preble as Notary Public
  • Document, Certificate
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
  • People
Document. Certificate: Augusta, Maine, 14 March 1860, William P. Preble of Cranberry Isle, State of Maine, as Notary Public for Hancock County for seven years. Signed by Scott M. Morrill, Governor. Certificate has an ivory and pink impressed and raised seal the State of Maine with the signature of the Governor below it and the notation: Commission Recorded Vol. 4, Page 173. Signed at bottom by Noah Smith, Secretary of State.
Certificate for William Preble as Notary Public
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.1944   
Type:
  • Document, Certificate
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
  • People
Date:
  • 1860
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 16" H x 10" W
Description:
Document. Certificate: Augusta, Maine, 14 March 1860, William P. Preble of Cranberry Isle, State of Maine, as Notary Public for Hancock County for seven years. Signed by Scott M. Morrill, Governor. Certificate has an ivory and pink impressed and raised seal the State of Maine with the signature of the Governor below it and the notation: Commission Recorded Vol. 4, Page 173. Signed at bottom by Noah Smith, Secretary of State.
2013.246.2743Letter 1 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter 1 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 California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #1 is from Gold Hill, Nevada. In this letter he mentions he’s an old bachelor who has been away since his sister was a baby; his desire to go home but he is not going home; using snowshoes in Siena(?) County California mountains; and he tells a story, perhaps in fun, about the Paiute Indians of Nevada. 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 1 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2743   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1865
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 7.5" x 9.25"
Description:
Letter 1 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 California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #1 is from Gold Hill, Nevada. In this letter he mentions he’s an old bachelor who has been away since his sister was a baby; his desire to go home but he is not going home; using snowshoes in Siena(?) County California mountains; and he tells a story, perhaps in fun, about the Paiute Indians of Nevada. 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]
2013.246.2744Letter 2 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter 2 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 California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #2 is from Gold Hill, Nevada, July 3, 1866. In this Samuel letter mentions the photographs Fannie sent him; the death of Charles by drowning; the death of Uncle John Pung; their mother’s birthday is today (July 3) and he thinks she is 59; sister Sarah is working ‘out’ (outside the home?) and he worries about her husband; asks about Andrew (is this his brother Andrew Barclay Spurling?); and mentions the 4th of July festivities. 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 2 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2744   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1866
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 5" x 7"
Description:
Letter 2 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 California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #2 is from Gold Hill, Nevada, July 3, 1866. In this Samuel letter mentions the photographs Fannie sent him; the death of Charles by drowning; the death of Uncle John Pung; their mother’s birthday is today (July 3) and he thinks she is 59; sister Sarah is working ‘out’ (outside the home?) and he worries about her husband; asks about Andrew (is this his brother Andrew Barclay Spurling?); and mentions the 4th of July festivities. 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]
2013.246.2745Letter 3 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter 3 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 California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #3 is from Gold Hill Nevada, Jan 9, 1868. Samuel says he’s relieved Fannie hasn’t married yet; mentions letters from Sarah, and from Andrew and his wife. Says he didn’t go to California for the winter and hasn’t heard from Emeline Truworthy; road closures due to floods in California; and severe winter has brought work to a stop. 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 3 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2745   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1868
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 5" x 7"
Description:
Letter 3 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 California and Nevada where he works in gold mines. This letter #3 is from Gold Hill Nevada, Jan 9, 1868. Samuel says he’s relieved Fannie hasn’t married yet; mentions letters from Sarah, and from Andrew and his wife. Says he didn’t go to California for the winter and hasn’t heard from Emeline Truworthy; road closures due to floods in California; and severe winter has brought work to a stop. 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]
2013.246.2746Letter 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]
2013.246.2747Letter 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]