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Invoices, Linwood Davis, 1903-1906, Linwood Davis, B Davis, Mansfield Davis, L A. Davis, G Davis Jan 1903

Invoices, Linwood Davis, 1903-1906, Linwood Davis, B Davis, Mansfield Davis, L A. Davis, G Davis

History of Maine Fisheries

Miscellaneous invoices for Linwood Davis, B. Davis, Mansfield Davis, L.A. Davis and G. Davis for various fishing supplies, including fish barrels, quantities of salt, saltfish and a dory from businesses in Vinalhaven (Me.), Friendship (Me.) and Boothbay Harbor (Me.).


Account Book, F. M. And G. G. Tucker, C. 1899-1926, F M. Tucker, G G. Tucker Jan 1899

Account Book, F. M. And G. G. Tucker, C. 1899-1926, F M. Tucker, G G. Tucker

History of Maine Fisheries

Records the fish business of F. M. and G. G. Tucker of Lubec (Me.), including payments to the Lubec Sardine Company, sales of salted and smoked herring, and purchases of quantities of salt, as well as many other entries for individuals and businesses, 1899-1914. Also includes receipts from businesses in Lubec (Me.) for groceries, supplies and clothing, c. 1864; pickled herring, bloaters and Russian sardines, 1906; and herring, 1925-1926.


Account Book, Boon Island, 1892-1906, Charles S. Williams, Boon Island Lighthouse (Me.) Jan 1892

Account Book, Boon Island, 1892-1906, Charles S. Williams, Boon Island Lighthouse (Me.)

History of Maine Fisheries

Account book records the stock of lobsters and salt fish, including mackerel, herring, cod, pollock and haddock, sold by pound and price at Boon Island (Me.). Buyers mentioned includes S. Eldredge Company, S. Frisbee Company, Herbert Philbrick, and H.A. Clark, 1892-1904. Book also includes Account of expenses, including groceries, supplies and bait, for journeys made along the coast by the sloop boat Olympia out of Kittery Point (Me.), 1905-1906. Inscription on first page reads “Charles S. Williams, Boon Island Light Station, Maine, Dec. 21, 1900.” [Note: Oversized document necessitated scanning some pages in two parts.]


Ship’S Papers, Bark Sarah L. Bryant, 1847-1848, Witherle And Company Dec 1846

Ship’S Papers, Bark Sarah L. Bryant, 1847-1848, Witherle And Company

History of Maine Fisheries

Ship’s papers for the Bark Sarah L. Bryant on coasting voyages out of Castine, Me. with mention of Havana, Cuba as one possible destination. The ship was likely one of the vessels managed by William Witherle and Company [formerly Hook and Witherle, 1806-1808, and Witherle and Jarvis, 1810-1844; later known as Witherle and Company, 1855-1875], a general store in Castine, Me. that supplied local fishermen and residents. Papers include bills of lading and shipping invoices documenting shipments of salt, cod, hake, herring, and mackerel. [From Series V of the Witherle Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum. Note: Oversized documents necessitated scanning of …


Ship’S Papers, Ship Antioch, 1833-1841, Witherle And Jarvis Jan 1833

Ship’S Papers, Ship Antioch, 1833-1841, Witherle And Jarvis

History of Maine Fisheries

Ship’s papers for the Ship Antioch on coasting voyages from Castine, Me. to New York, N.Y. and New Orleans, La., as well as voyages from Liverpool, England. The Ship was likely one of the vessels managed by Witherle and Jarvis [formerly Hook and Witherle, 1806-1808; later known as William Witherle and Company, 1844-1855; and Witherle and Company, 1855-1875], a general store in Castine, Me. that supplied local fishermen and residents. Papers include bills of lading and Shipping invoices documenting Shipments of salt, mackerel, shad, herring, codfish and fish oil, among other cargo. [From Series III of the Witherle Collection, Penobscot …