1879 Letter from F. Treat to E.P. Treat Centreville Maine With Matchmaking Tease

Original handwritten letter dated April 19, 1879 from F. Treat to E.P. Treat in Frankfort, Maine. The letter is written from Centreville, Maine — a township that existed in Washington County at the time but was later disincorporated. Edwin P. Treat was a prominent figure in Frankfort, Maine, involved in shipping, general store management, and other businesses. Penobscot Marine Museum says his business, E.P. Treat & Co., had a diverse range of activities, including assembling cargoes of lumber and hay, manufacturing barrel staves, and managing rental properties. Mystic Seaport Museum says he was also involved in the transportation of goods, with records indicating his involvement in shipping to Boston, Prince Edward Island, and the West Indies.

The letter briefly discusses an earlier agreement the sender cannot recall and requests a copy. It includes personal updates and mentions a “Miss Westcott” still being “in the market,” likely a social or matchmaking reference.

– Date: April 19, 1879
– Location: Centreville, Maine (Washington County)
– Recipient: E.P. Treat, Frankfort, Maine
– Sender: F. Treat (likely a relative or associate)
– Content: Personal and semi-business tone
-Size: 8″ tall by 5″ wide

A scarce piece of Maine postal and social history with reference to a now-defunct town.

NOTE: This lot includes only the letter. No envelope is included.