1234c. (document) U.S. Life-Saving Service, First District, White Head Station. September 12, 1899
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1234c. (document) U.S. Life-Saving Service, First District, White Head Station. September 12, 1899
1234c. (document) U.S. Life-Saving Service, First District, White Head Station. September 12, 1899. Freeman Shea, Keeper. Original hand-written letter from Keeper Shea to James A. Robinson & Son (clothiers), of Bangor, Maine, regarding uniforms received at the station. Text reads: “Dear Sirs, The clothing for this station is just received. There was an order for a white-duck suit given for Surfman Leland Mann, which did not come with the clothing, and I see that it is not on his bill. Will you please send them, and I will forward the pay for the whole lot. Everything else is all right. Yours truly, Freeman Shea, Keeper White Head L.S.S.” 8” x 10” on official Life-Saving Service stationery. Rare First District document in overall clean, crisp condition. Light soil, toning. (VG+). $134. (postcard view not included)