Name/Title

Letter

Entry/Object ID

1111.996.0013

Scope and Content

Letter from Millard A Parker to Dorothy Pendleton inspired by her article in the Bangor Daily News 9/20-20/1973. Mentions his great great uncle Philip[ Coombs, and Philip's father Jesse who was notable for having bested an Indian chief at wrestling. Also a feud between Philip's brothers Jesse Jr and Othniel over a well which Jesse dug which resulted in draining Othniel's well and a feud between the brothers. Millard Parker was Lt. Comdr, living in Miami, FL.