1234n. (document) U.S. Life-Saving Service, First District, Jerry’s Point Station c.1899.
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1234n. (document) U.S. Life-Saving Service, First District, Jerry’s Point Station c.1899.
1234n. (document) U.S. Life-Saving Service, First District, Jerry’s Point Station c.1899. A.A. Mayo, Keeper. Original hand-written letter from Keeper Mayo to James A. Robinson & Son (clothiers), of Bangor, Maine, regarding order for surfman’s uniforms. Text reads: “Gentlemen. Will you please make and send to me as soon as possible one pair uniform pant for Isreal A. Hill surfman #5 of this station, goods to be the same quality that you have already furnished this station crew this season. Also sent two blue flannel shirts for Elias Tarlton surfman #3 size of neck 18 inches and two blue flannel shirts for Walter Becker surfman #4 size of neck 17 inches quality of shirts same as you furnished for Thomas H. Barber #2. Very Respectfully, A.A. Mayo Keeper.” Dated October 2, 1899. 8” x 10” on official Life-Saving Service stationery. Rare First District document in overall clean, crisp condition. (VG+). $110.