1234-49. U.S. Life-Saving Service, First District, Damariscove Life-Saving Station. November 1899.
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1234-49. U.S. Life-Saving Service, First District, Damariscove Life-Saving Station. November 1899.
1234-49. U.S. Life-Saving Service, First District, Damariscove Life-Saving Station. November 1899. E. H. Spinney, Keeper. Original 2-page hand-written letter from Keeper Spinney to James A. Robinson & Son (clothiers), of Bangor, Maine, regarding orders for uniform items for surfman Staples. 8” x 10” on official Life-Saving Service stationery. Two sheets. In the short, terse text, Keeper Spinney advises that blue uniform items that five of his men received are believed to be made from the wrong (No. 161 goods) material rather than the correct No. 949 goods. Also, the Keeper indicates that his No. 1 Surfman C.L. Gray was dissatisfied with his coat as it was returned for being too small and after being returned to be enlarged, came back and to all appearances was un-touched. Rare First District documents in overall clean, crisp condition. Most interesting reading. (VG+). $124.