12132. (document) U.S. Life-Saving Service, First District, Great Boar’s Head (Hampton Beach) Station c.1899
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12132. (document) U.S. Life-Saving Service, First District, Great Boar’s Head (Hampton Beach) Station c.1899
12132. (document) U.S. Life-Saving Service, First District, Great Boar’s Head (Hampton Beach) Station c.1899. B. F. Smart, Keeper. Original hand-written letter dated July 11, 1899, from Keeper Smart to James A. Robinson & Son (clothiers), of Bangor, Maine, in which he orders a light weight officer’s suit for himself and discusses the quality of uniforms from other distributors in comparison to those of Robinson & Son. Keeper Smart notes his satisfaction and that he will recommend this clothier to his crew as well. Quite interesting insight. 3 sheets. 8” x 10” on official Life-Saving Service stationery. Rare First District document in overall good condition, light soiling. Two original folds. (VG). $144.