General store and post office records 1865-1957 (bulk 1870-1890).

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General store and post office records 1865-1957 (bulk 1870-1890).

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The records of a general store, its owners and a post office in Prospect Harbor, Maine. Includes correspondence, account books, receipts, catalogues, invoices and vouchers. The records of the post office include registered package and letter records, stamps, parcel records, money orders, Postmaster's correspondence and postal guides. The bulk of the records date from 1870-1890. Some of the letters reflect Daniel Deasy's and J.W. Handy's former professions as sea captains.

9 boxes (10 linear feet)

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7671598

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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Cole, L. P.

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Deasy, Daniel, 1984-

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Deasy & Handy.

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Deasy and Handy began on 18 November 1868 as a "variety" store. Both Mr. Deasy and Mr. Handy were former sea captains. Fred Cole was Postmaster, and the post office shared the same location as the store. The store was taken over by the "Cole Brothers" in late 1888 till 1892 when John B. Cole became the sole proprietor, and for awhile he was also Postmaster. About 1903 the business was taken over by Louis P. Cole, and he was also Postmaster. From the description of General store and p...

Handy, J. W.

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Cole, John, 1821-

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Cole, Fred W.

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Cole Brothers.

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