John Dillingham to wife, 1842

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John Dillingham, a sea captain, was tied up at Georgetown, near Bath, waiting to sail, and wrote to his wife, Margaret, in Freeport. He sent her money and asked her to pay a tax for him.

He also complained of the mosquitoes in Georgetown.

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  • Title: John Dillingham to wife, 1842
  • Creator: John G. Dillingham
  • Creation Date: 1842-08-30
  • Subject Date: 1842
  • Locations:
    • Georgetown, Sagadahoc County, ME
    • Freeport, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Local Code: Coll. 153, Box 1/2
  • Collection: John G. Dillingham papers
  • Object Type: Text

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