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Appointment of unknown person to office of justice of peace Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Permission, Commission		1849	Appointment of unknown person to office of justice of peace Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18371 Type: Document, Permission, Commission Date: 1849 Collection: Higgins Papers Description: This document is from the State of Maine, but the name of person appointed to the office of justice of the peace for Hancock County is blank. It is signed by Ezra B. French, Secretary of State and indicates that upon payment of $5.00 the "commission will forthwith be made..."
The Old Somesville Woolen Mill - built in 1847 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard		1847	The Old Somesville Woolen Mill - built in 1847 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-5615 Type: Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard Date: 1847 Description: Isaac Somes' woolen mill in Somesville. Three-story building, clapboards on front, shingles on side. Side facing brook shows 15 windows, five on each story. The front shows five windows and door on left. One chimney at front end of roof. Building sits on stone foundation. Bare trees surround mill. Printed at the bottom of the card "The OLD SOMESVILLE WOOLEN MILL-Built in 1847 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS". "Bob & Norma" written with pen on reverse. Image layer is torn/missing at top of postcard in a section approx 2" x 1/2" [show more]
The Old Somesville Woolen Mill-Built in 1847 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		1847	The Old Somesville Woolen Mill-Built in 1847 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-5233 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Date: 1847 Description: Isaac Somes' woolen mill in Somesville. Three-story building, clapboards on front, shingles on side. Side facing brook shows 15 windows, five on each story. The front shows five windows and door on left. One chimney at front end of roof. Building sits on stone foundation. Bare trees surround mill. sepia toned photograph Written on the back "Isaac Somes Woolen Mill on the Mill Stream" There is damage to the photo surface.
Indian Cemetery. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		1843	Indian Cemetery. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-5157 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Date: 1843 Description: Photograph of Indian Cemetery. Taken at Somesville in 1843 by Benj. Joy, Ellsworth. Note: Most likely taken by Benj. Joy, Jr. and is a photograph of a photograph; place probably somewhere in the Andes. The Abbe Museum also has a copy as does the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. Smithsonian says date is c.1923. Original record said this was taken at Somesville in 1843 by Benj. Joy, Ellsworth. New information received on Dec. 29, 2014 implies this photo was originally taken by a woman explorer, Harriet Chalmers Adams in the early twentieth century. See Granger Historical Stock photograph # 0253041. [show more]
The Mariner's Wife Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Literary, Poem		1847	The Mariner's Wife Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13845 Type: Publication, Literary, Poem Date: 1847 Collection: Mary Somes Description: Poem by Sophronia Knapp, "Thoughts of the Mariner's Wife," copied by Clara S. Foster (?) and addressed to Mrs. Higgins with note: "Please accept the following lines which I take the liberty to copy for you [&} oblige, your sincere friend, Clara S. Foster. First lines of poem: "The night is dark, the tempest raves, Sleep from my pillow flies..."
Rifle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Armaments, Rifle		c 1840	Rifle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13604 Type: Object, Armaments, Rifle Date: c 1840 Description: Marked William Read Boston. Ramrod intact. Lock by Read & Son probably a replacement, it does not match drum. Full stock. Brass buttplate, iron furniture. Ignition: caplock Wood: walnut fullstock Caliber: 12 gage Donor info - property of John Somes son of Abraham Somes.
Musket Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Armaments, Musket		c 1844	Musket Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13475 Type: Object, Armaments, Musket Date: c 1844 Description: U.S. Model 1842 Musket..69 Caliber. Charge: 70gr ffg, paper cartridge.Marked, “Harper’s Ferry 1844 (may be 1849)”. Percussion. Smooth bore. Metal ramrod under barrel. Stud for affixing bayonet under muzzle. Visitor info - Springfield Service Rifle, made in Harper’s Ferry. Standard infantry arm. Designed as smoothbores, many were later rifled. Many saw use in early months of Civil War. This piece may be a Mexican War piece, or may be a relic from Bloodless Aroostook War. [show more]
Plates Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate		c. 1818-1848	Plates Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12303 Type: Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate Date: c. 1818-1848 Description: Black oriental design. Made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. Marked Jeddo. Most of this type were imported to the U.S. between 1818-1848. These three plates were used by members of the Somes family. Plates of this design were made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. They were imported into the United States between 1818 and 1848. These plates were used by members of the Somes family.
1842 Letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter		1842	1842 Letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11996 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Date: 1842 Collection: Jacob and Agnes Somes Description: Affectionate 2 page letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes. Describes his boarding house in Augusta, where he was serving in the legislature. Mentioned his homesickness, fear of fire and sickness among the children.
1847 tax bill with declarations of value of individual property; Town of Eden Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Government, Tax Roll		1847	1847 tax bill with declarations of value of individual property; Town of Eden Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4528 Type: Document, Government, Tax Roll Date: 1847 Description: Two-sided paper: Side 1 is an inventory and valuation of taxable property (real and personal) of inhabitants of the Town of Eden for estate, county and town taxes dated May 26, 1847. Assessors are listed as Eben L. Higgins, John Salsbury, and ___ Mayo. Mill rate is given. On the reverse side is a chart showing property owners' names and the value of various kinds of property belonging to them. Paper is badly torn. and some words are missing. [show more]
Letter to Grandmother Newman Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence		1848	Letter to Grandmother Newman Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4522 Type: Document, Correspondence Date: 1848 Collection: Mary Newman Description: Very light handwriting so difficult to read Dated Ellsworth 9/24/1848. Has accompanying envelope To: Grandmother: Mary Newman, Mt. Desert Maine from Hillie Letter is in regard to Ellie who is sick and laying in bed and may die Would like to have Grandmother Newman come visit.
Indenture of Hariet Smith Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Legal, Indenture	Higgins, Benjamin H., Samuel H. Richards and Amos Clements	1846	Indenture of Hariet Smith Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3991 Type: Document, Legal, Indenture Creator: Higgins, Benjamin H., Samuel H. Richards and Amos Clements Date: 1846 Description: Indenture of Hariet (sic) Smith to Amos Clements of Penobscott (sic) county of Eden. Benjamin Higgins and Samuel H. Richards signed the indenture as overseers of the poor of the Town of Eden.
Bank draft and receipt Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Pay Order, Bank Draft	Clark, A. P.	Aug 8th 1845	Bank draft and receipt Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3992 Type: Object, Pay Order, Bank Draft Creator: Clark, A. P. Date: Aug 8th 1845 Collection: Bank Draft Description: "Capt. Geo. Frisbee Sir please $51 to pay _ Clement, Salisbury and Welles In Co, $51 and bring me a receipt from the same. No 51 Kirby Street Boston" Gouldsboro. Back has a series of names: Eden Higging, Capt George Frisbee, Jacob H. Higgins Jacob written over and over. Eden written twice. References to Frisbee, Clement, Salisbury, Clark, Higgins.
Hacksaw Handle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Saw, Hand Saw		c 1848	Hacksaw Handle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3339 Type: Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Saw, Hand Saw Date: c 1848 Description: Curved handle. Nut and bolt for blade. Hole at end. Marked, “June 24, 1848” on both sides.
Plates Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate		c. 1818-1848	Plates Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3257 Type: Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate Date: c. 1818-1848 Description: Black oriental design. Made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. Marked Jeddo. Most of this type were imported to the U.S. between 1818-1848. These three plates were used by members of the Somes family. Plates of this design were made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. They were imported into the United States between 1818 and 1848. These plates were used by members of the Somes family.
Plates Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate		c. 1818-1848	Plates Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1775 Type: Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate Date: c. 1818-1848 Description: Black oriental design. Made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. Marked Jeddo. Most of this type were imported to the U.S. between 1818-1848. These three plates were used by members of the Somes family. Plates of this design were made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. They were imported into the United States between 1818 and 1848. These plates were used by members of the Somes family.

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