Framed documentation of letter of appointment and letter of suspension of the second Lighthouse Keeper, Francis Grindle.

Object/Artifact

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Islesboro Historical Society

Name/Title

Framed documentation of letter of appointment and letter of suspension of the second Lighthouse Keeper, Francis Grindle.

Entry/Object ID

LH.2022.001.226

Description

A side by framed letter of appointment of Francis Grindle as lighthouse keeper on April 8, 1853. Featured next to it, is a letter of suspension dated September 22, 1853. There is not listed reason for the suspension or quick keeper turnover. This is something to research more.