A historical business directory and local history of Northern Maine from 1891, featuring sketches of nine towns including Houlton, Presque Isle, Caribou, and Fort Fairfield. The manuscript profiles businesses, owners, and civic institutions, and includes a gallery of period photographs, town views, and advertisements drawn from the era.
The Treaty of May 6, 1828, granted the Cherokee Nation 7 million acres as a permanent home, recognizing their sovereignty while mandating the cession of remaining lands to the United States. As a result, some Cherokee settlers were displaced from previously believed tribal lands. The treaty stipulated that land ceded would be appraised, and cash payments would be made for improvements made by proprietors. Numerous accounts detail the assessed value of various improvements, reflecting the complexities of land and ownership during this period.