Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Unsigned letter describing life in Aroostook County soon after the settlement of the boundary dispute in 1842. The author describes difficulties in farming, transportation, and the lack of schools and law enforcement.
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About This Item
- Title: Letter about living conditions in Aroostook County, ca. 1845
- Creation Date: circa 1845
- Subject Date: circa 1845
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Locations:
- Aroostook County, ME
- NB, Canada
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. S-5108, Misc. Box 109/37
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Farms and farming--Maine--Aroostook County
- Letters
- Manuscripts
- Northeast boundary of the United States
- Transportation--Maine--Aroostook County
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