Letter books

This collection documents members of the Chase family of York, Me. Contents include correspondence, postcards, genealogies, school and military records, property and financial documents, land deeds, catalogs, a daybook, a letter book, and photographs. The collection reflects the relationships and activities of multiple generations of Chases, as well as their property, finances, and business affairs.

Fourteen volumes and one letterbook relating to land and lumber investments in Pennsylvania, letters of instruction to vessel captains, and some pertaining to the Atlantic and St. Lawrence railroad, recording the vessels and cargoes at Smith's and Widgery's wharf, some with weather observations.