Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
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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About This Item
- Title: John Dillingham to wife, 1842
- Creator: John G. Dillingham
- Creation Date: 1842-08-30
- Subject Date: 1842
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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
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Dillingham, Margaret Dennison, 1818-1878--Correspondence
- Dillingham family
- Dillingham, John G. (John Griffen), 1808-1869--Correspondence
- Ship captains--Maine
- Shipping--Maine
- Cargo ships--Maine
- Mosquitoes
- Taxes
People
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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