The Eyrie Seal Harbor, Maine September 23rd, 1920. Dear Mr. Lynam:- I confirm herewith our conversation in your office this afternoon as follows: I have asked you to act as my agent in the purchase of certain lands referred to below. You are to use your judgment as to what people you will use to approach the various owners, what prices you will pay for options and how best to proceed in the matter. I am to pay you for your services whatever is a fair compensation therefor. The properties on which you are to seek to get options in whole or in part are: 1. All of the properties bounded on the West by the Brown Mountain Road, on the east by the Reservation, on the south by my land on the Brown Mountain Road, and on the north by the Reservation'srecent acquisition of the Hayward lot. 2. Lots 88 and 89 north of the Hayward lot, bounded on the east by the Reservation, and on the West by the Brown Mountain Road. Possibly the eastern portions of lots 90 and 91. The lands in Section 2 are generally speaking to be bounded on the north by what is known as the South Valley Road. 3. Lands on the north slopes of Sargent Mountain now owned by Chauncey Joy and McFarland, both of which are largely south of the southwest Valley Road and a tract to the north of this road owned by John Rock and extending to Aunt Betty's Pond. 4. Lands lying to the west of the right of way coming in from Eagle Lake Road and parallel with the lake known as Lot 55, the lower half owned by Cunningham, the balance by Mrs. Rodick, which Mr. Newman is now trying to buy. While I shall be away from New York for the next two weeks, after that I can be reached at any time at my New York office, 26 Broadway. Very truly, Mr. Lynam 26 Broadway New York September 25, 1920. Dear Mr. Dorr: Referring to my letter of September 9th and our sup- plemental conference in your office the other afternoon regarding other boundary lines of the National Park which you deem it desir- able to have run and other surveys which you believe it to be advantageous to have made, I am enclosing herewith my check for Five hundred Dollars ($500.) as & fund which you are at liberty to use to meet the expense of the above mentioned surveys. If further amounts are required to do the work which you are desirous of doing this fall, I shall be happy to make & further gift upon hearing from you. Very truly, John D. Mr. George B. Dorr, Bar Harbor, Maine Enc October 6, 1920 Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Sir: I am enclosing, herewith, a copy of report made by Mr. Simpson to me regard- ing the western boundary lines of the Park. - I have delayed preparing and send- ing you the plan we had under discussion while you were here. I hoped that Mr. Simpson would be able to give me more definite information in order that I might send you something more accurate. Very truly yours, L/M 26 Broadway New York October 14,1920. Dear Sir: Mr. Rockefeller, Junior, asks me to thank you for your letter of October 6th, with the enclosure, which he has noted with interest. Very truly, Address Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. areas alroy well Joses 221 Todays exts I'm got 001 of sil eies rechnut and dollar well to ruot Bajon extent 748 October 18, 1920 Mr. John D. Rockefeller. Jr. 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Sir: I am enclosing, herewith, a roughly drawn plan, showing the territory referred to in your letter of Septem- ber 23rd. I have indicated on the plan letters and numbers for easier reference. Mr. Simpson's report dated October 4th, a copy of which I forwarded you, have reference to lines 2 to 3 and 3 to 4. Mr. Simpson reports further on October 8th, a copy of which I am enclosing. The first paragraph re- fers to lines 2 to 3 and 3 to 4, the remainder refers to lines 1 to 2. Mr. Simpson tells me that lines 3 to 4, the Western line of the Gillmore and Brewer tract, is still uncertain. He thinks, however, his location is accurate enough for our present purposes and has begun to locate a tentative road line, after which we will determine over whose land it passes. No effort has yet been made toward obtaining options, believing it wiser to interview all owners as near the same time as possible. Mr. J.D.R. Jr. -2- 10-18-20 Commencing at Lower Hadlock Pond the present owners, so far as I have been able to ascertain, are as follows: (A) land belonging to you: (B) land belonging to the heirs of J. Manchester, who are, I understand, Lilian F. Athorton, Mrs. H, Anowhs A.L. Manchester and Damforth Manchester; (c) Asá Smallidge; (D) B.C. and C. Graves; (E) the Hayward lot, Little Brown Mt. owned by the Reservations; (F) land of Murphy; (G) Fred Somes; (H) Town of Mount Desert; (I) Rodick Realty Company: (K) M. L. Allen, Somes et als; (L) Walter Sargent; (M) A. C. Fernald; (N) L. E. Kimball; 10 and Q) Chauncy Joy; (s) Wash- burn McFarland; (T) John Rock; (U) cunningham; (V and W) Rodick formerly Newman. The letter "R" refers to Reservations and the letter "p" to National Park. Yours very truly, L/M 26 Broadway New York October 26, 1920. Dear Mr. Lynam: Your letter of October 18th, with its enclosures, is received. I have noted these carefully and will keep the map for reference in connection with your future letters. Very truly, John D Rockelellerga Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. Nov 4, 1920. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Sir: I have been unable to make up my mind who I would get to assist me incobtaining options on the land required. Mr. Simpsonstells mo that the Chancey Joy lots, Orand Q. are not absolutoly necessary for your project. Having this in mind I can think of on one better to assist than Mr. Joy. I have talked with Mr. Deasy regarding Mr. Joy, and he tells me that he has perfect con- fidence in him. I had a feeling that Mr. Joy might take advantage and unreasonably increase the value of his land. From what I learned from Mr. Deasyand others, I fear I am doing him an injustice. Of course Mr. Deasy knowns nothing about the purpose of my inquiry. If you approve, I will ask Mr. Joy to assist me on the Mt. Desert lands. Would it not be well to let him know exactly why we are obtaining options? Very truly yours, November 6, 1920 Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: Mr. Simpson has completed, as far as it is wise at the present time, the work west of Sargent's Mountain. He has made contours beginning at the head of Jordan's Pond running northerly around the north- ern end of Sargent's Mountain and stopping at the Hayward lot, or lot E. These contours cross only the Park land, lot G and possibly lot K. His plan now is to wait until the options are obtained before making contours on lots B. C. and D. I find some few changes in the owner- ships of some of the lots, but I do not believe they are of sufficient importance to bother you with at the pre- sent time. As soon as I hear from you regarding Mr. Joy, I will then proceed to obtain the options. Yours very truly, L/M 26 Broadway New York November 9, 1920. Dear Mr. Lynam: Your letters of November 4th and 6th are received. I have had very satisfactory business relations with Mr. Joy for some years. I have believed him to be & man of high character and entirely reliable. It is my opinion that he is very friendly to me and that quite aside from & business rela- tionship he would take personal pleasure in rendering me & service if he could do SO. Unless, therefore, some better coadjutor suggests himself to you, I should think you would make no mistake in asking the assistance of Mr. Joy. If you should decide to do this I think that you will get better CO- operation by telling Mr. Joy with the utmost frankness just what you have in mind and are trying to accomplish and for whom you are working. Very truly, John's Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. November 13th, 1920 Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., 26 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: In accordance with yours of the 9th, I got into com- munication with Mr. C. D. Joy and have asked him to assist me. From my interview, I feel that it is a wise move. He can personally see some of the people in his section and knows the best people to interview others. I have given Mr. Joy a plan, with a list of the owners as I understand them and he is to revise it before our next con- sultation, when a definite plan of action will be made. Mr. Dorr was present at the interview and I feel that he thinks the move a good one. Very truly yours, AHL-E 26 Broadway New York November 26, 1920. Dear Mr. Lynam: I am going to Seal Harbor, arriving there Saturday morning December 4th. As I go through Bar Harbor I could stop at your office if there are matters which you think it important to discuss with me there. Please wire me not later than Thursday morning if you want to see me. very truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. 26 Broadway New York December 10, 190 Dear Mr. Lynam: An infected thumb which required daily dressing by the doctor has delayed my departure for Seal Harbor from day to day, and now that the thumb is beginning to improve, other en- gagements make it impossible for me to get away. Therefore I am obliged to abandon the trip at this time. In view of this situation, I assume you will write me whenever you have anything definite to report in regard to the property purchase question. Very truly, John D. Rubefeeen Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. December 10, 1920 Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Sir: I am enclosing, herewith, a letter which I received from Mr. Joy some time ago and which I held expecting to take up with you upon your arrival. Prior to the receipt of this letter. Mr. Simpson showed Mr. Dorr, Mr. Joy and myself the proposed route for the road. At that time it was believed that the western part of lot D, the Graves lot, and lot C. the Smallidge lot, could not be ob- tained. We therefore located what appeared to be a feasible route which would leave the Park lands on the west at lot E (Reservations) crossing the eastern end of lot D and the north- ern end of lot B. From that point southerly connecting with your present road, Mr. Joy believed could all be carried on the Park land, which his letter confirms. X Lot Q. Mr. Joy's lot, can be obtained. I have not asked him for a price. We are communicating with the owners of lot 12 waiting to acquire the option to this lot before saying anything to the own- ers of lot S. As to lots V and W: I discussed these lots with Mr. Dorr -2- Mr. J.D.R. Jr. 12-10-20 and he tells me that the woods are ruined as to standing wood for Park purposes, and that Dr. C.C. Morrison had control of them for cutting purposes and that the lands could now be se- cured, Morrison having the right within three years from this fall to remove the wood, leaving the young growth to come up. These lands include part of the hill and are, Mr. Dorr feels, necessary to the proposed plan. No report has yet been received from the owner of t U. Very truly yours, AHL-GAM Enc. December 13, 1920 Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York,N.Y. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: Mr. Dorr has handed me your check for $183.23 to be employed on the work of survey in accordance with your instructions. Upon receipt from Mr. Simpson of his last voupher, I will forward to you a statement and re- ceipted bills of all payments. Yours very truly, AHL-M 26 Broadway New York December 13, 1920. Dear Mr. Lynam: Your letter of December 10th, enclosing a letter to you from Mr. Joy of November 27th, is received. I wonder whether you or Mr. Joy could revise the map which you sent me and which I sm enclosing herewith, so as to make it conform to Mr. Joy's findings as to ownership. I should also like to know, approxi- mately st least, the number of acres in the various holdings which Mr. Joy has options on, also on estimate of what amount is on the hillsides and what in woodland, where the owners have drawn such lines of demarcation. Assuming that you may want Mr. Joy's letter in con- nection with this revising of the m&p, I am enclosing it to you herewith. Kindly return it with the corrected plan. Very truly, John D. Packefeller Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. Enc 26 Broadway New York December 28, 1920. Dear Mr. Lynam: Mr. Joy has in your absence and at my request through Mr. Dorr made some corrections in the enclosed map which he found to be necessary after inquiring into the ownership of the land east of Upper Hadlock Pond. That I may understand the map better, will you kindly tell me to whom the property marked "C", immediately north of Upper Hadlock Pond, belongs, also the property marked "B" imme- diately south? Do the two tracts marked "A" belong to me? As to the property south of Eagle Lake Road and west of Eagle Lake, I cannot quite distinguish between the tracts marked "U" IV" and "W" . Kindly make the letters a little clearer. Very truly, John D. Mr. A. H. Lynam, Seal Harbor, Maine. W Enc W. December 31, 1920. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq. 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Sir: I expect Mr. Lynam home shortly when he will give the map, which you sent, his immediate attention. Very truly yours, 26 Broadway New York December 31, 1920. Dear Mr. Lynam: Referring to your letter of December 10th, , am I right in assuming that you are waiting to get more information on certain of the tracts referred to lying south of the Eagle Lake Road and to the west of Eagle Lake, before you think it desirable that anything should be done looking toward the purchase of any of these tracts? I am ready to go forward with this general proposition when you and Mr. Dorr that any situation is ripe. Do I judge correctly that you think something should be done at once with reference to Lots "V" and "W"? Since no prices are mentioned I have assumed that I would hear further from you with regard to them and the other adjacent tracts, I shall be glad to hear currently from you on these matters. Very truly, John Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar garbor, Maine. 26 Broadway New York December 13, 1920. Dear Mr. Lynam: Your letter of December 10th, enclosing a letter to you from Mr. Joy of November 27th, is re- deived. I wonder who ther you or Mr. Joy could revise the map which you sent me and which I am encl osing herewith, so as to make it conform to Mr. Joy's find- ings as to ownership. I should also like to know, approximately at least, the number of acres in the various holdings which Mr. Joy has options on, also an estimate of what amount is on the hillsides and what in woodland, where the owners have drawn such lines of demarcation. Assuming that you may want Mr. Joy's let- ter in connection with this revising of the map, I am enclosing it to you herewith, Kindly return it with the corrected plan. Very truly, (signed) JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, Jr. Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, , Maine. as 270Y wes drox *BY go which 20.7 of motter the not the TO you TOWN name mo 1 dolder Date on Jas 3.00 Youd our -0013 stop .... of - 0. - 1000 on mont on Bill or 33 STREET gift of to TAXI odj 7490 the to 2 Edc 0.00 not form THE or av 0.00 Co 11. the 2. the - word 800 mode isl tell to and that SDY Jack ST green to 8150 DO all 5.2 $1. on 3809 Love 14.3 ... da for CHOC demo is 3 January 15, 1921. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq. 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Sir: I beg to enclose herewith statement of receipts and expenditures in connection with the surveys rentioned in your letter of September 25, 1920. I am also enclosing receipted vouchers in connection with the matter. Yours very truly, AHL-GAM Enclosures. January 31, 1921. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Sir: I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours of the 27th enclosing copies of letters writ- ten by and to Mr. Dorr. I will at once consult with Mr. Joy and advise you. Yours very truly, AHL-M February 2, 1921. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq., 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: In accordance with your letter of January 27th, I have consulted with Mr. Joy and beg to reply as follows: We believe that the Savage tract is not so valuable as the Manchester tract, The Savage lot could prob- ably never be used for building purposes. It is, however, quite well wooded. It is most difficult to determine further compartive values of these two tracts. The Savage lot is owned by George, Fred, John and Mardell Savage and Mrs. Cora Phillips. George Savage is now with D.J. and A.L. Manchester in Orlando, Florida; the others are here on Mount Desert Island. We would suggest approaching Fred, John and Mardell Savage and Mrs. Phillips, while George is away and the opportunity for him to influence them is lessened, offering them $100. per acre (we do not believe any smaller sum would be considered). It is possible that we might not get it for this sum. George Savage, who has heretofore refused J.D.R. Jr. -2- to consider any offer, we believe should be interviewed after- ward. By this method we would obtain four-fifths of the lot, which could, if necessary, be partitioned. If the Savage lot can not be acquired for less than $200. an acre, we feel it would be wise to pay this amount. It gives you a continuous strip of land from your present lot to the Hayward lot, and Mr. Joy feels that by crossing this tract quite a saving could be made in the con- struction of the road. I presume, following your usual custom, you will wish the title examined and an abstract prepared. In- asmuch as Mr. Joy has sufficient agreements to carry out the project, even though the Savage lot is not obtained, shall I now, in order to forward matters, begin on the title work? Yours very truly, AHL-M 26 Broadway New York February 7, 1921. Dear Mr. Lynam: I have your letter of February 2nd, written in reply to mine of January 27th to Mr. Dorr, of which I sent you a copy, and note that your reply is made after consultation with Mr. Joy. I approve of your suggestion that the other Savage owners be approached with an offer of $100. an acre, and SO authorize, with a view to purchasing any part or the whole of the tract jointly owned by the Savages, beginning, of course, from the East and working West. While I shall doubtless be willing to authorize paying $200. an acre for this tract if necessary, since you gentlemen so recommend, I presume you will be in a stronger position to trade if you do not have authority beyond $100. and that the further author- ity will not be necessary until those members of the family now at Seal Harbor have been interviewed. Are you communicating with the Manchesters in Orlando, Florida, or are you awaiting their return to Seal Harbor? I hope you will return to me at an early date the map of the property in question, including all of the Sargent and Jordan surroundings, a copy of which you sent me earlier and which I re- turned some weeks ago to have corrected up to date. It is most helpful to me to have this map before me in considering your letters. What about the properties to the North of Jordan Mountain and to the West of Eagle Lake? When I wrote you last on that sub- ject I asked whether you felt definite options should be secured on all of these properties before any deals were finally closed for properties on the West of Sargent Mountain. I have not heard from you on this point. Yes, I would like to have the titles examined and the ab- stracts prepared of these several properties as they are purchased and would be glad to have you handle the matter for me in the usual way as heretofore. I am sending copy of this letter to Mr. Dorr for his information. Very truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. 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John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq., 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Sir: I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours of the 7th authorizing an offer to be made to the Savage owners of $100. per acre. I will at once get into communication with Mr. Joy and we will endeavor to obtain as much of the tract as we can, all if possible. We are not in communication with the Manchesters in Orlando. Mr. Joy thinks it wiser to wait their return to Seal Harbor. If necessary we can easily communicate with them. I had supposed the map of the properties in ques- tion had been returned to you. I will locate it and see that it is forwarded to you. At present we have been unable to get any option on the Rock lot. We are, however, in communication with Mr. Rock and hope to be able to get something definite in the near future. McFarland has about 125 acres and has agreed to sell for $30. an acre. We are endeavoring to get a lower figure and have, therefore, not closed with him. J.D.R. Jr., Esq. -2- 2-10-21 As to the other lots north of Jordan's Mountain, I wrote you on December 10th as follows: "Lot Q Mr. Joy's lot, can be obtained. I have not asked him for a price. "As to lots V and W: I discussed these lots with Mr. Dorr and he tells me that the woods are ruined as to standing wood for Park purposes, and that Dr. C.C. Morrison had control of them for cutting purposes and that the lands could now be secured, Morrison having the right within three years from this fall to remove the wood, leaving the young growth to come up. These lands include part of the hill and are, Mr. Dorr feels, necessary to the proposed plan." In accordance with my understanding of your let- ter, I will begin the examination of the title of those lots Mr. Joy has options on, in order that we may be able to take title with no unnecessary delay after the last option is obtained. I an forwarding a copy of this letter to Mr. Dorr. Yours very truly, AHL-M P.S. Since dictating the above I have located the plan which was sent here for correction, which I now enclose. Enclosure. 26 Broadway New York February 15, 1921. Dear Mr. Lynam: Your letter of February 10th is received. Thank you for returning the map. Does all of the property south of the Eagle Lake Road, to the east and south of the Southwest Valley Road, bounded on the east by Eagle Lake and on the south by the sharp angle line which runs a swealt trust yes excell diagonally across the northern and eastern slopes of Jordan and Sargent Mountains from the head of Jordan Pond to Somes Sound, on the Egle fake belong to the reservation, with the exception of the McFarland and Rd some distans Joy pieces in the thin wedge-shaped end of the triangle, which Easterl the pieces lie south of the Southwest Valley Road, before the diagonal SW oath Rs line above referred to crosses it? Does the tract to the north and west of the Southwest Valley Road and adjacent to it, in the corner where the road, after leaving the Eagle Lake Road in a southerly direction, turns west to enter the McFarland tract, also belong to the reservayion? This tract is bounded on the north by the Cunningham tract, on the west by the Joy and Rock tracts. It is marked on my map "R". Does that mean "Reservation"? What if anything is being done with reference to getting prices on Sections "I" and "W" referred to in the quotation in your letter? What about the tract immediately south of that, marked "U", owned by Mr. Cunningham? What about the tract to the north of the Southwest Valley Road after it has turned west, marked "Wash- burn, 99 bounded on the west by Joy, and on the east by Joy? Very truly, John D Rockefeller Jra Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. rawbaenday dot was LESSL , al : you Amen't el 8501 VISITOR to THE day and 401 07 taust ud as SepA vother and to ml Jase and , 6008 do 20 days votegong ent to I.i.s neoT colde gell grattic vo AJMOO are no byse sist GLASS vd 5mg to deyola 50 THE DIES medical USS 820750 Affenomals in to been sit profit treases hrs and to 075 begeller ghma conse 6018 to molitysone and 1331w not EVISEOT editor gasied vot. Lanousis sus itt 2588010 of because bagil 3 digion 625 sile 1d dasw adidas edit art pill so ad energy 790700 and at ,01 c It asibu one raffer refle drew ,BEOT ,207 whire aron is a book to Imple the strivies ratar at tast no barter 0.0 3.1 **** is not 0 YO edd for 19201 and no \et 0675 1 890G you go of smob inter of 71 anita 100 al the of DIB no Station 350174 ,Jud# to three of HI $130 12 195 : MUST - HGAW" dated assister test DORTH 8.97 + 70+90 is on Jeewel 10 ords said 03 don 3 was thods work battle in Ever and ture was NO Brayerst vd 2000 set NO beb 000 (In VANY of & wild THE February 21. 1 9 2 1 John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq., 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- The Savage heirs are George Savage, Cora Phillips, Fred Savage, John savage, Mardell and Wilhelmina Savare. George is in Florida and will, we belive, return about the first of March, and in accordance with your in- structions we have interviewed the others. Cora will not make any de- cision until she sees George. The others appear to want to sell but will not decide definitely.nor talk price until they consult George. They have agreed to get to- gether as soon as George gets back and decide at what price they will sell. Yours very truly, AHL-M Feb. 26, 1921. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq., 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I beg to answer your letter of February 15th as follows: The property south of the Bagle Lake road to the east and south of the Southwost Valley road bounded on the east by Eagle Lake and on the south by the sharp angle line which runs diagonally across the northern and eastern slopes of Jordan and Sargent Mountains from the head of Jordan Pond to Somes Sound, which is the town line between the towns of Bar Harbor and Mt. Desert, belongs to the reservations, excepting the McFarland and Joy pieces in the wodgo-shaped end of the triangle referred to, and excepting a smull let near Eagle Lake on the Eagle Lake road some distance east of the Southwest Valley Road, with, I think, a right of way to the shore of the lake. The tract to the north and west of the Southwest Valley road and adjacent to it in the corner where the road after leaving the Eagle Lake road in a southerly direction, turns west to enter the McFarland tract which is, bounded on the north by the Cunningham tract and on the west by the McFarland and Rock tracts JDR-2- which is marked "R" on your map does belong to the reservation. With reference to the price of sections "y" and "W", formerly the Newman tracts, now belonging to Dr. Morrison: Mr. Dorr has an option on this tract, verbally given and not secured by payment to acquire it, on payment of $1500, plus interest at six per cent, since Morrison's own payment for it, and plus certain legal and other expense of modorate but unstated amount. This represents not over one-half the cost of the land, to Morrison, and less than one third of what we would have had to pay if buying directly, judging by the price at which it was originally offered us. Mr. Porr, before agreeing with Morrison not to interfere with his purchase by holding out other hopes to the owners, went over the land personally and inspected the woods and found them worthless from the park standpoint, having been cut over throughout in frequent patchos and the best trees also taken out from what was left. Mr. Dorr's verbal agreement with Morrison, being unsecured and given him mainly in return for his sgreeing (after inspection) not to interfere with his purchase of the tract, by showing an interest in it, cannot be depended on, now that he has accuired it, to hold beyond the present season especially if purchases at higher acreage prices are quoted às trade elsewhere, i.e., as west of Sargent Mountain. As to "U" the Cunningham tr ct, the owner did not want to sell - i.e., was not in the market to sell, preferring to hold for a hoped increase in value, and we thought Morrison, a JDR -3- buyer for the wood remaining on it, stood a botter chance than we of getting it at a reasonable price. The condition of the wood on it is practically the same as on the Newman tract. The land itself though important to have is less essential at the present time than is the Newman tract. I have no doubt it can be avoid- ed by the future driving road and bridle path while the other cannot because it lies lower and cannot on the other hand block the impor- tant western view. No option on this lot has yet been obtained. Mr. Dorr believes that both the Newman, now Morrison, and the McFarland tracts should be secured now as both are essential to the project, that it is land we absolutely need, offering the only chance for a well-grade driving road and bridle path to connect with your own similar system, and with the old Southwest Valley road (for the old wood-road that makes its present eastern boundary needs to be shifted westward into it, to get good grade and reading) and as it commands the important wastern view. As to the MoFarland tract, we have been unable to get any better price than $30 an aere, and we now believe it unwise to say anything further to him until we are in E. position to take an option from him at $30 án acre, in case we are unable to do better. I have been advised by a number of people that in their opinion the price of pulpwood will go up this spring or early summer which probably will increase the value of woodlands. I feel, therefore, that whatever we do, we should do quickly. Very truly yours, March 5, 1921. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq., 26 Broadway, New York City. Desr Mr. Rookefeller:- I have to-day been again in consultation with Mr. Joy relative to the land west of Sargont Mountain. He has obtained an option on Lot D, the Graves Lot, of a great deal more land than he thought it possible to get. The option gives quite a road frontage. We have also been able to obtain the whole of B, the Thomas Manchester Lot, which in- cludes Manson Monchester's interest. Very truly yours, AHL--M 26 Broadway New York March 12, 1921. Dear Mr. Lynam: I have your letters of February 26th and March 5th, earlier reply to which has been impossible because of my absence in the South. Referring to your letter of February 26th and to the sections marked "V" and "W", formerly the Newman tracts, now belonging to Dr. Morrison - how many acres in these two tracts? You say that Mr. Dorr has an option on the entire tract for its purchase on payment of $1500, plus interest at 6 percent since Morrison's own payment for it and plus certain legal and other expenses up to a moderate but unstated amount. If you and Mr. Dorr believe that this land should be purchased, as I assume it should, and that the price is reasonable and the lowest that can be secured, I am ready to author- ize the purchases, but should like to know the full acreage and about what the items of interest, etc. would probably amount to. Do I understand that this land would be bought, subject, as stated in an earlier letter, to the right within three years to remove any wood now standing thereon, and would this three years run from the date of purchase? It seems to me that this would be a most unfortunate clause to have in any contract of purchase, for it would give the present owner constant access to the property, which access would undoubtedly be availed of over such roads as we might build, all of which would tend to expose the property to motor and other traffic and prevent its being restricted as would be desirable in connection with park or privately owned property. Please let me know just what rights, if any, the present owner would wish to retain regarding cutting. I am ready to proceed at once in the matter upon getting the desired information from you. What about tract "U", owned by Cunningham How much land does it comprise and for what price could it now be bought? What if any privileges would have to be retained by the present owner with reference to cutting wood? It would seem to me desirable that this piece should also be purchased, if the purchase can be made on satisfactory terms. 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How much land has Mr. Joy? How much of his tract is to the south same of the Southwest Valley Road, how much in the two tracts, to the north, the being separated by the McFarland land? Do you think we ought to buy the northern piecesor only the southern? If the John Rock property should be bought, it would seem desirable to own all of the Joy and McFarland properties to the north of the Southwest Valley Road, which otherwise would cut off my prospective purchase from John Rock on the north, although it would be connected in one corner with the Reservation land on the east. In your letter of March 5th I note with interest that Mr. Joy has obtained an option on lot "D" the Graves lot, covering more land than he thought possible to get. How many acres are they willing to sell? What is the total acreage? I should think we ought to buy the whole if possible. I also note with satisfaction that the whole of lot "B", namely the Thomas Manchester lot, has been obtained. Does this extend from the Reservation to the east to the Brown Mountain Road and Hadlock Pond at the west, and include all of the land between those two boundaries south of the piece owned by the Savage heirs? I shall be in the city continuously until the last day of this month, and will make prompt decisions in regard to any of these matters of which you write or telegraph me. I should hope during the next two weeks that we might reach conclusions on all the mat- ters under discussion. In the first paragraph of your letter of February 26th, you say that certain properties described all belong to the Reservation excepting the McFarland, Joy, etc. properties, and "excepting a small lot near Eagle Lake on the Eagle Lake Road some distance east of the Southwest Valley Road, with, I think, a right of way to the shore of the lake." If the purchases referred to in the earlier part of this letter are all made, this would apparently be the only piece between the Southwest Valley Road and Eagle Lake on the east and for an equal distance to the west of the Southwest Valley Road Road on Eagle Lake which either the Reservation or I would not own. Can this piece be bought? How large is it? What would it cost? Is not this the time to buy it if it is to be bought. It occurs to me as I look again at the map that now that all of these purchases to the west are about to be consummated, would it not be well for Mr. Joy to approach Mrs. Knowles, the owner of tract "C", north of Upper Hadlock Pond, bounded on the west by the Brown Mountain Road, on the east by the Manchester Heirs' tract and on the north by the Graves tract? This is a desirable piece to have and I assume if it can be bought, it can be bought to better advantage now than later. 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TO BOY gasim 3. I am writing directly to you instead of to Mr. Dorr, since these matters all require prompt attention, and I assume he is still in Washington. I am, however, sending a copy of this letter to Mr. Dorr. Very truly John w. Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. easte ,7700 ... or to bastant you of validar THE I 11792 at ed I one ,Molfcelts squong entuper [fe SESSI I'll of ressed eldt to 1000 & national revewor! with 11 rroT visrt VIEY alam TOODEN 20 March 12, 1921. John D6 Rockefeller, Jr., Esq., 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- I am enclosing, herewith; a copy of letter Mr. Morrison, who is acting for me, has received from John Rock. Mr. Rock is willing to sell his land, Lot T. for ten dollars ($10.00) an acre. His deed calls for three hundred and fifty acres, more or less. It will require a good deal of time to complete the examination of title to the various lots and one can never tell what may develop in the examination of title. Would .it not, therefore, be well to arrive at an early decision on this lot as well as on Lot S, the McFarland Lot and on Lots V and 11, the Newman Lots. Very truly yours, AHL-M Enclosures 26 Broadway New York march 14, 1921. Dear Mr. Lynam: Since writing the enclosed, I have received your letter of March 12th with its enclosure of a letter from John Rock to Morri- son, in which he gives an option on his property at $10. an acre for ninety days. You say the deed calls for 350 acres. I authorize the purchase of this tract of the approximate acreage above stated at not to exceed $10. an acre, and should hope that when you come to close the trade it may be possible to buy it for a somewhat closer figure. If there are 350 acres, that would be at $10. $3,500. I do not doubt the property could be bought for a round sum of $3,000 and very probably less; but I leave the matter for you to deal with. The accompanying letter gives authorization in regard to the other properties of which you speak. A copy of this letter also is being sent to Mr. Dorr. Very truly, John I Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. : .09703 and and VS. the betate works 978570 & and credit Form with 20 1 it 3 70 and 51,000 The Copy for files March 18, 1921. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq., New York City. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: In answer to yours of March 12th, I beg to say: As to "V" and "W" the Newman tracts now belonging to Morrison, I understand that there is about one hundred acres in these two tracts. I will make further inquiry to verify this acreage, although of course nothing definite can be determined without a survey. Both Mr. Dorr and I feel that these tracts should be acquired. I will ascert in as to the interest, the unstated amount of legal and other expense re- ferred to and advise you. My understanding is that these two lots of land are to be conveyed by Morrison who reserves the right, within three years from last fall, to remove the wood, leaving the young growth to come up. This reservation would give Morrison absolutely no right to use the roads you might build, except so far as those roads might cross these lots. He would, however, have the right to use the present road which bounds the lot on the east. As to "U" the Cunningham lot, we have at present been unable to get any agreement from the owners of this tract. I understand the tract could be avoided by the proposed driving road and bridle path; and while it may be desirable to have, it would seem to me that a failure to acquire it would not interfere with your project. 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Mr. Joy has about one hundred acres in this locality all of which I believe should be acquire The Thomas Manchester lot is bounded on the east by the Park; on the south by the land of the Savage heirs; on the west by the Park, by the Graves lot, by the lot owned by Mrs. Knowles, and by Hadlock Pond. We are unable at present to determine the exact acreage which Mr. Graves is willing to sell. We have fixed on the face of the earth the boundaries It gives us quite a road frontage. I had not supposed the small lot on the Eagle Lake road important for your purpose. I will, however, make some investigation relative to it and advise you later. As to Lot C, owned by Mrs. Knowles, Mr. Joy and I felt as you did - that it would be wise to approach Mrs. Knowles.again. This we did, but were unsuccessful as she refuses to sell at the present time. 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I 4111 of accius I some goapf spous perve epto so live 2058 26 Broadway New York March 21, 1921. Dear Mr. Lynam: I have your letter of March 18th. You may proceed with the Newman tracts, namely Lots "V" and "W" and make the purchase on the best terms possible. The price will probably run some place between $15. and $20. an acre, assuming there are 100 acres and the agreed price without extras is $1,500. I regret Mr. Morrison's continuing right to access to the property for the purpose of cutting wood, but it appears to be the only way in which the property can be bought. I hope you will continue as seems wise to follow up the Cunningham tract, "U", for I feel that it is desirable to havetthis tract, although not vital. I have already authorized the purchase of all of the McFarland property at $30. an acre or better. If you feel that Mr. Joy's property is equally valuable, I authorize you to buy all of his propertyin the same vicinity at whatever price you pay McFarland, if you can do so. I note that you will look into the small lot on Eagle Lake Road of which I spoke in my recent letter. I am sorry that Mrs. Knowles is unwilling to consider any proposition for the sale of her property. Very truly, good Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. 13 as the will donar $3.00 after bessengiwan wo? R381 doyalf To THE SAMPLE 3 end 140 exercises cold $288 bire MY bas "V" edot name and REPORT 4d 60819 9000.00 90144 one eined food yes bree 20700 001 6.70 67900 Anoa 8'00 8 TOM ... the I .00c, Smort and , book quo to not vinaco the 03 of J. discoor of 10.0 and doble al vaw vino ent of of $3.31 adj 100 vollobed and 40.00 3.9 nov and THE and aver 01 of of had 100 2 ) 70. " foard form sessions add that S UV HI + Est 300 UD I TO 5708 the .... to 19 Great . 300 to 1. 20 02 GOY : sign V such type . NV this NOV body invoice de IIA NO give which street NO 300 the 0001 2001 fitw (o) 2000 ever 1 tart VT are you I Asik to book to 12 net the and Limit ... P. Dwent 100 YYSY March 26, 1921. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esc. 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Mr e Rockefeller:- I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours of the 21st authorising the purchase of Lots and "w", the Newman - Morrison Lots. I will continue to follow up Lot "U", the Cunningham tract and also the small lot on the Eagle Lake Road. I also note your authorization of the Joy tract. Yours very truly, AHL-] 26 Broadway New York March 28, 1921. Dear Mr. Lynam: Was any arrangement ever made with Mr. A. E. Clement for cutting the burned trees on the Beech Hill property? You will remember that I spoke to you and Mr. Dorr about the matter last Fall and told you that Mr. Clement had asked me if he might bid on this work. I judged he thought the wood could much of it be used for pulp wood. It seems to me that the burned wood on this tract ought to be cleaned up and that at an early date, 80 as to let the new growth obliterate the scars as far and as rapidly as possible. I shall be interested to know what if anything has been done. Very truly, John D. Packefelle, J. Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. vowbe 038 35 Area work CARL .TM 7363 10 1 .3 .A .I' dti ebe. TOVO gine naw fibr NOY IIFH doess edt no adest greating Tefton and trode roof I'l' brus you 03 edoge I redemented on 1.1 am boxes bad Jassing ... test JOY 6100 Bine CEST task blood 500W GRI edguedt ad benefit T .know and 530 bid taste sild test on of emsee I .600W give not been of it to sum J3 Jadu the ya bonesIc ac of four administ common 87808 and diword well with tol of 28 OF eates your 03 of TIME I .bidtamog an to 5.06 207 as .0006 used and N fellw word ETSY ,mercy . is .A TH eater mode it 798 March 29, 1921. Mr. John D. Rocksfeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- I have completed the examination of the Graves lot, the Thomas Manchester Iot, the Savage lot. and the A. L. and D. J. Manchester lot and have prepared, and enclose herewith, abstract of title of the same. My comments and conclusion will be found on pages 54 to 58, showing the title to be good 88 to llows: The Graves lot except for a telephone line and the rights of i the public in the town road; The Thomas Manchester lot except for a possible in - terest in John Manchester, or those claiming under him: The Savage lot except for a possible interest in Thomas Manchester, or those claiming under him; The D. J. and A. I. Manchester lot except for any possible rights of the Northeast Harbor Water Company, at- tention having been called to this right on page 48 of the abstract. The Thomas Manchester and Savage lots were probably divided by oral partition. John C. Manchester Mr. J. D. R. Jr. -2- / is now living and I have no doubt a confirmatory deed could be obtained from him. The heirs of Thomas Manchester would. I have no coubt, release their interest in the Savage lot. AB yet we have been unable to make any agreement with the Savage heirs. They are now discussing among them- selves the question of selling. so get these lots in shape for transference re- quires a good deal of work. I am, therefore, forwarding these abstracts to you, and I am working as rapidly as possible on the others. Mr. Joy tells me that he has a greed that the purchasers of the lot shall make the surveys. Mr. Joy tells me the options were given for ninety days, some of them were dated February 26th, others later. In order that there may be no delay, would it not be well for me to have Mr. Simpson bagin at once on the surveys, beginning with the Graves lot. Very truly yours, AHL-D Enclosure 1. April 2, 1921. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq. 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- In answer to yours of the 28th relative to the burned trees on the Beech Hill property, I beg to say that I. personally went over the tract with Mr. A. E. Clement. He advised me that he would consider the matter. Later he reported that he would not give anything for them, nor re- move them if given to him. We then interviewed others, but were unable to find anynne who would consider cleaning the tract without compensation. Not having funds, we have been unable to do anything. Mr. Dow, representing Mr. Dorr at the Murgeries, also has endeavored to find someone to remove them. We have come to the conclusion that if they are removed someone must be paid to do it. It is possible that something night be ob- tained from the wood sifter it is cut, although I should doubt if it would amount to much. Very truly yours, AHL-M NEW YORK BOOKING OFFICE THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL THE HOME STEAD BATH HOUSE IS UNDERTHE DIRECTION OF 46TH STREET & MADISON AVENUE DR. FRANK HOPKINS, MEDICAL DIRECTOR OPEN ALL THE YEAR ROOMS FOR THE HOMESTEAD HOTEL CHRISTIAN S.ANDERSEN, RESIDENT MANAGER MAY ALSO BE RESERVED AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, PHILADELPHIA Hot SPRINGS, VA. April 4th, 1921 Dear Mr Lynam: In line with my recent letter in answer to yours and word from Mr Heydt of my office, I presume you have Mr Simpson already at work running the lines of the several pieces of pro- perty which you are buying for me. Mr Dorr seems to fear that the options may expire be- fore the purchases can be consummated, in view of the amount of surveying necessary. So long as the titles are clear or satis- factory, does anything more depend upon the surveys than determ- ining the exact number of acres in each tract ? If this is true, and if in any instance the survey has not been completedwhen the option expires, would it not be possible to make a payment at the agreed price on the minimum number of acres which it is believed the tract contains, with the understanding that the balance would be paid as soon as the exact number of acres had been determined ? While probably the title to the property could not be transferred - until the survey was completed, could you not, as my agent, sign the contracts for me with the owners, agreeing to buy the whole number of acres, paying for the minimum number - as suggested above - and as soon as the survey was completed pay such balance if any ? I should hope that in some such way as this the matter could be worked out. I am sending a copy of this letter to Mr Heydt in my office, who will cooperate with you in carrying our such a programme in my absence. While I shall be in my office Thursday and Friday of this week, I shall remain at the above address otherwise until the latter part of this month. Very truly, Mr A H Lynam, John? Bar Harbor, Maine. SAMPLE 1 : face 62401 TOWORD AL date 2 no I w to Stoc to and . IOS 022 246 de -ad the 2007 00 adidas 20 IV at ed 1000 262 desir 8701 - allas to st. LE 2.2 bast 06 gasyovana dead brownie w post som est) 7207042 el and 21 : found does states 20 doese and 2017 all add Ignos st you girl add 11 560 ... so 03 sidleboy ed 324 3. 902890 Esvalled to sedia the the 65121 bluew 655 LLE day 3 cold 623 Best IS 16.1 (tead to on to 6.03 to 2006 00 ed 66 for 2.000 65 0.1 you DVI bise BANK s - 8 12 by 102 hero it to the sebb or bide ,319 set sin D to or - inclass I dore ml cos sti 111 not 502725 7. 42330 w at to of : , thes 6 ovoce $4. - and I, eye 20 2. to April 9, 1921. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq., The Homestead, Hot Springs, Va. Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- In answer to yours of the 4th, which I find upon my return from Ellsworth, I beg to say that while there is a great deal of work to be done by me before the surveyor can complete his work. I am, and shall be able, to keep ahead of him enough so that he will be busy all the time. I am devoting to your matters all my time, except such 88 I necessarily must devote to Park matters. this I expect to continue end I see no reason to fear our plans will miscarry. The survey is not so urgent at present as the completion of the examination of title to determine ownership and existing valid incumbrances. Should we get to a point where the options are liable to expire before the determination of the acreage and title can Le trans- ferred, we can adopt your suggestion of signing contracts and making payment at the agreed price on the minimum num- ber of acres, the balance, if any, to be paid later. J. D. R. Jr., Esq., -2- 4-9-21 Mr. a. P. Simpson is in the hospital undergoing an operation, and I have made arrangement for his son, an engineer, to take his place. I plan also, with your ap- proval, to use Mr. E. W. Hill, who is a.competent engineer, and have no fear whatever about being able to complete my work, nor about the surveyors completing theirs. I am forwarding a copy of this letter to Mr. Heydt at your office in New York. Very truly yours, AHL-M NEW YORK BOOKING OFFICE BATH HOUSE IS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL THE HOME STEAD DR. FRANK HOPKINS, MEDICAL DIRECTOR 46TH STREET & MADISON AVENUE OPEN ALL THE YEAR ROOMS FOR THE HOMESTEAD HOTEL CHRISTIAN S.ANDERSEN, RESIDENT MANAGER MAY ALSO BE RESERVED AT THE RITZ-CARLTON PHILADELPHIA HOT SPRINGS,VA. April 12th, 1921 Dear Mr Lynam: Your letter of April 9th is received. I am glad that you have the work so well in hand. Mr C P Simpson had written me that he was taking his Father's place in connection with the work which you de- cided to have done. I do not know Mr Hill, but approve of your employ- ing him in addition, if you think it wise. Very truly, Mr AH Lynam Bar Harbor, Maine 1.30 SHILL et are to 702251 Assed at also only evas WOY 2019 ... aid 013 Bast hood 1995 2 -9h yoy edf Adid not claims at sid reach sand is Bebio -805 - EROY to dard would toto 08 1. seek. st satis 359 32 nt and set EZGV April 18, 1921. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq., The Homestead, Hot Springs, Va. Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- I am enclosing herewith abstract of title to nine parcels of land numbered from 5 to 13 inclu- sive, all situated in the Town of Bar Harbor and shown on your plan as follows: No. 5 The Rock Let marked T. No. 6 The McFarland Lot marked S out of which come lots 7 and 10. NOS. 7 and 10 Joy Lots being the eastern part of Lot S lying north of the Southwest Valley Road. Nos. 8 and 9 The Joy Lots marked Q. No. 11 The Cunningham Lot marked U. No. 12 The Newman Lot marked V. No. 13 The Newman Lot marked W. The title as shown by record to lots 5 to 10 inclusive appears to be as follows: in Guy E. Torrey as Trustee for the Bar Harbor Water Company, twenty-eight thirty-seconds; heirs of J. J. Carr one thirty-second; and J. D. R. Jr., Esq. -2- 4-18-21 the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservation three thirty-seconds. These parties have never made claim to the property, have never paid taxes on it or so far as can be ascertained, performed any net of possession. Mr. George B. Dorr is a director of the Bar Harbor Water Company and Mr. rred C. Lynam is both director and president of it. They have conferred together and Mr. Dorr informs me that the Water Company will as soon as a meeting can be held authorize, without consideration, a release of the twenty-eight thirty-seconds interest held by Torrey. An equitable process can be brought later, should it seem desirable, to bar the outstanding interest left in the heirs of J. J. Carr. This property is claimed as follows: Lot No. 5 by John Rock; Lots Nos. 6 and 8 by Washburn McMarland; Lots Nos. 7, 9 and 10 by Chauncey D. Joy. Mr. Charles ₽. Paine, collector of taxes for Bar Harbor informs me that these people, and those under whom they claim, have paid all taxes that has been assessed upon the property. I believe that their possession to have been such as comports with the ordinary management of such lands and that they have title accordingly to said property based upon possession. Lot No. 11, on your plan U, is owned J. D. R. Jr., , Esq. -3- 4-18-21 one-third by Abbie C. Suminsby who at present will not sell; two-thirds by the Bar Harbor Water Company, who will sell, so Mr. Dorr informs me after conference with Mr. Fred C. Lynam ing for $5.00 per acre, with the understand/that if there is any substantial amount of wood upon the lot a further sum shall be paid based upon the value of such wood in excess of the amount stated. Lots Nos. 12 and 13, on your plan V and W., stand in the name of Harriet R. l'orrison. These are the lots concerning which Mr. Dorr had an agreement with Dr. C. C. Morrison to sell for $1500.00, should funds for this pur- chase be obtained, plus incidental expenses, Morrison to have three years to remove the wood. Since Mr. Dorr's return this week to Bar Harbor he has had, in view of what I told him of your feeling in the matter, an interview with Dr. Morrison who has now offered to release his right to cut and remove the wood upon payment of such amount as will make him whole. He paid $2949.56, and his legal expenses, surveying, etc. amounted to $85.00, making a total of $3034.56, to which should be added six per cent interest from October 25, 1920, the date of his payment and the taxes, amounting to $24.46 for the year 1920 and those not yet assessed for 1921. The McFarland Lots Nos. 6 and 8 contain J. D. K. Jr., Esq. -4- 4-18-21 by deed about one hundred and fifty acres. We have been able to get from Mr. McFarland an option on his land for $3250.00 instead of $30. per are. This avoids the necessity at present of a survey. Mr. Joy writes me that his Lots Nos. 7, 9 and 10 contain about one hundred acres, and that he will sell for the sum of $3000. He also owns a lot next west of Lot No. 9 for which he wants $40. per acre. I am enclosing a copy of his letter. The follow ing appear of record 1. Mortgage, Clark to Gilmore, riven in 1852, cover- ing Lots 5 to 12 inclusive. This mortgage was partially released by an equitable process in 1915. The same proceeding can be brought to effect a complete release. 2. Goodwin and Severance to Hall, released by an instrument to the Bar Harbor Water Company. While this is a discharge, the consideration was paid by the Ber Harbor Water Company and might be considered an assignment. The Water Company will undoubtedly release all its right in the property. 3. Emily C. Sargent gave three mortgages to A. C. Hagerthy, not discharged, covering one-half of Lot No. 10. J. D. R. Jr., Esq. -5- 4-18-21 Hagerthy, however, acquired complete title from Emily C. Sargent by a foreclosure of a later mortgage, and I see no reason why he would not now be willing to discharge the three mortgages. 4. Mortgage given by Joseph Goldman in 1887 to John T. Higgins, is B. Deasy and George H. Grant relative to Lot 12, the evidence for whose discharge needs completion. Mr. Deasy tells me he believes the mortgage was satisfied. 5. Mortgage from Bar Harbor Water Company to Bar Har- bor Banking and Trust Company, covering all lands and other property then owned or after required by the water Company. 6. A ,deed was given by S. P. Richardson to Bloomfield T. Richardson, the consideration for which was a bond con- ditioned for the support of the grantor and wife. I under- stand, the conditions to have been performed. 7. No administration on the estate of Drusilla H. cunningham; affects one-third of Lot No. 11. This is of importance only if there are existing creditors; I believe there are no creditors to make claim. 8. Mortgage now held by C. D. Joy given by Bracy upon land which Joy now holds, which mortgage will be discharged by Joy. 9. Taxes. All taxes for the year 1921, not yet assessed, and taxes on Lots 12 and 13 for the year 1920. J. D. R. Jr., Eeq. -6- 4-18-21 10. The Newman Lots Nos. 12 and 13 are subject to a Federal inheritance tax. This tax is included in the agreement with Morrison, above mentioned. 11. In 1860 a right of way crossing Lots 8 and 9 was granted Richardson and Sargent for the benefit of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 10 and in 1880 the land lying next east of this tract and south of Lot No. 13 was surveyed and divided into lots, our Lots Nos. 11 and 12 be ing one of the lots, being known as Lot No. 8, Goodell plan. The owners of these lots have a right of way which way, I understand, connects with the way granted in 1860 and is known as the Southwest valley Road. The surveyed lots referred to, not covered by this abstract, having such rights of way are now owned either by Guy E. Torrey, the Bar Harbor Water Company, Hancock County trustees of Public Reservations or forms a part of Lafayette National Park. There are several wood roads and paths crossing the property. It is possible of course that rights of way may have been acquired in these roads or paths or in the Southwest Valley road by prescription without any record or writing. In my judgment, however, no such rights have been acquired. J. D. R. Jr., Esq. -7- 4-18-21 I am sending a copy of this letter to Mr. Heydt at your office in New York. Very truly yours, AHL-M April 18, 1921 John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq., The Homestead, Hot Springs, Va. Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- I am sorry to have been unable to forward the abstract of title to the parcels of land north of Sargents Mountain before to-day. I have real- ized our time was getting short, but in order to get the abstract completed and forwarded as early as even this, I have worked continually from early morning far into the night, except for such time absolutely required for Mr. Dorr's work. I feel quite pleased with this as well as the abstract forwarded earlier and I do hope you will find time to take a look at it. the option to expire first is that on Lot 6, the Mc]'arland Lot, a part of the lot marked on your plan S. This option expires April 30 and Mr. McYarland tells me he will not renew it without all material payment down. A. q. Lynam Attorney and Counselor Bar Harbor, Maine, April 18, 1921 John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq., The Homestead, Hot Springs, Va. Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- I am sorry to have been unable to forward the abstract of title to the parcels of land north of Sargents Mountain before to-day. I have real- ized our time was getting short, but in order to get the abstract completed and forwarded as early as even this, I have worked continually from early morning far into the night, except for such time absolutely required for Mr. Dorr's work. I feel quite pleased with this as well as the abstract forwarded earlier and I do hope you will find time to take a look at it. The option to expire first is that on Lot 6, the McFarland Lot, a part of the lot marked on your plan S. This option expires April 30 and Mr. McFarland tells me he will not renew it without a material payment down. mmnil .if A Gue TolsaminD ree. ,81 EliqA enism prodish ripes 1046 .C unor beejeanoH adT .8V JoH IT of aldam need evad of era I 5mal to efebton edd of 05313 to fostiade edt STARTON -Last even I -8-18-07 evolod alstatoli education 10 dison fes of Tohto at dsd ,FIONS guitten BSW enit INO best neve as fites BB time befolmmos toostude oft ICT galfron 80% belrow over I ,aids Bartupot smit dours 809 tqooxe edt other adrow alaral with rog 8.8 sidt dtim bessela ettag foot I goy agod 05 I Bhe Tollyne tonstada edt as fiar 231 ta Noof e exist of entit Dall Sitw no tarts at teriq estaxe of nottgo edit TOOY no balian top adt to 758g B ,702 edj a del 08 firri aortaxe nottac aid food3lw st wenet for Ifin or em after J.D. I R. Jr., Esq. -2- 4-18-21 Mrs. Harriet R. Morrison, owner of lots Nos. 12 and 13, your plan V and W, wished also to know if the purchase of her lots might be concluded soon. Very truly yours, AHL-M IS-BI-A LS- st soll stol to 651 JoltisH ad + 91 word of oafa Sedelw ,W bas V xelq woy ,EI Bra SI 18008 baboLonos ed #data ajof sen to asadowing envoy EIEV M-JHA April 18, 1921. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq. 26 Broadway, New York City. Attention Mr. Heydt: Dear Sir:- I am enclosing, herewith, a copy of letter Mr. Simpson forwarded me. I presume lir. Rock- efeller desires the payments to be made from here as was the former survey. If so, will you kindly see that funds are put to my disposal? In accordance with instructions from Mr. Rockefeller, I am also employing Mr. Hill who is working on the Southwest Valley section. Very truly yours, AHL-11 Enclosure 1. April 22, 1921. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esc., The Homestead, Hot Springs, Va. Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- With reference to the small lot on Eagle Lake Road, mentioned in our earlier lettes, I am enclosing a rough sketch showing the locality. I find that the property is owned in part by Washburn McFarland and in part by those claim- ing under George Newman, marked on the sketch McFarland Lot and Newman Lot. There is no way of determining the acreage of these lots without a survey. The Newman lot is a very small piece. The McFarland lot I have estimat- ed at about seven acres. McFarland when approached placed a value of $9000. on this lot. of course it is perfectly absurd. McFarland is a peculiar man. He is liable to make a new price most any time. When making such new price, he usually makes a condition that the lot be taken at once. Later we may be able to do something with him. J. D. R., Jr. Esq. 4-22-21 As to the Newman piece, the owners have not, as yet, established a price. Copy of above forwarded to New York. Very truly yours, AIIG-M Enclosure NEW YORK BOOKING OFFICE THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL THE HOME STEAD BATH HOUSE IS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF 46TH STREET & MADISON AVENUE DR. FRANK HOPKINS, MEDICAL DIRECTOR OPEN ALL THE YEAR ROOMS FOR THE HOMESTEAD HOTEL CHRISTIAN S. .ANDERSEN, RESIDENT MANAGER MAY ALSO BE RESERVED AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, PHILADELPHIA HOT SPRINGS,VA. April 24th, 1921 Dear Mr Lynam: Your two letters of April 18th enclosing a copy of Mr Joy's letter to you of March 28th were duly received. You have certainly done an admirable piece of work in getting the abstracts of these titles in shape as rapidly as you have. I greatly appreciate your interest in and devoted attention to this work. Subject to such legal questions as my New York office may raise in considering these abstracts of title, I am satis- fied to proceed with the purchase of all of the pieces referred to on the terms, as to price, outlined in your letters. For the Rock Lot, No 5, marked "T" on the original map, you already have my authorization at $10 an acre, if you cannot do better. For the MacFarland Lot, No 6, marked "S-1" on the or- iginal map, I had authorized you to pay up to $30 an acre. You have bettered this price, by getting a round price of $3,250 for the tract, which you say contains 150 acres. Lots 7 and 10, and 8 and 9, being the two Eastern Joy Lots, marked "S-2" and "Q" on the original map, I authorize the purchase of at Mr Joy's price of $30 an acre, or $3,000 for the two lots which he says contain 100 acres. If you feel that in view of the considerably lower price to be paid for the MacFar- land Lot, adjacent, it would be wise for you to offer Mr Joy, say, $25 an acre, you may do so - but you have the authority to make the purchase at his price if you cannot do better, or if you think it unwise to try. As to Mr Joy's third lot, marked "O" on the original map; which comes off from Lot 92, I do not feel that I know enough about the typography of the ground at that point to say at this time whether or not that piece should also be purchased. Is Mr Joy willing to let the matter stand for the present and until I have had a chance to look over the land in the light of the road which st : the st the the st st NEW YORK BOOKING OFFICE THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL 46THSTREET & MADISON AVENUE THE HOME STEAD BATH HOUSE IS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DR.FRANK HOPKINS, MEDICALDIRECTOR OPEN ALL THE YEAR ROOMS FOR THE HOMESTEAD HOTEL CHRISTIAN S.ANDERSEN, RESIDENT MANAGER MAY ALSO BE RESERVED AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, PHILADELPHIA HOT SPRINGS VA. Mr Lynam, page 2. Mr Simpson has staked out ? I do not know what arrangement you have made with Mr Joy for the help which he is giving you, but assume that you are paying him on some agreed basis, hence the question of the purchase of his lots has no relation I assume to the service which he is rendering. The Cunningham Lot, No 11, marked "U" on the original map, you say is owned as to one-third by Abby C Suminsby, who will not sell at present. The other two-thirds you say are owned by the Bar Harbor Water Company and can be bought at $5 an acre with the understanding that if there is any substantial amount of wood upon the lot, a further sum shall be paid, based upon the value of such wood in excess of the amount stated. I authorize the purchase of these two-thirds and very much hope the remaining one-third can be secured'. If this is not now possible, how will the piece be divided ? Will it be in strips running East and West, each having a frontage on the South West Valley Road ? It would be a pity to have to leave this one-third out, and as a last resort, if you can buy it by paying somewhat more than $5 an acre, I authorize you to do so. The Newman Lots, Nos 12 and 13, marked "V" and "W" on the original map, I should prefer to purchase on the revised basis, namely - $3, 1,034.56 plus 6% interest from October 25th, 1920 and the taxes, amounting to $24.46 for the year 120 and those not yet as- seased for 21. This seems a relatively high price, but it is better to get possession of the property without any strings. I authorize the purh case of these two lots on the terms just stated. If Tract 110" is desirable for our scheme, would not a similar Eastern section of Lot 91, marked MN" and "M" owners Kimball and Fernald also be required and possibly a similar strip of Lots 90, 89 and 88 ? I am sending a copy of this letter to Mr Heydt at my New York office. I am assuming that you also sent Mr Heydt a copy of ei 1.6 and 70285 12 to discrease 1.1 2.00 065 and ⑈ 196 11 it. can calso - st 200 does 8767 to the 853 11, tests s 2 - and 01 st 165. be 07 w 0 the 202 06. dis 02.00 ... I 770 173 was 20 and 2.83 with f NEW YORK BOOKING OFFICE THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL THE HOME STEAD BATH HOUSE IS UNDER DIRECTION OF 46TH STREET & MADISON AVENUE DR. FRANK HOPKINS, MEDICALDIRECTOR OPEN ALL THE YEAR ROOMS FOR THE HOMESTEAD HOTEL CHRISTIAN S.ANDERSEN, RESIDENT MANAGER MAY ALSO BE RESERVED AT THE RITZ-CARLTON PHILADELPHIA HOT SPRINGS, VA. Mr Lynam, page 3. your second letter of April 18th, stating that the MacFarland option on Lot 6, marked "S-1" on the original map, expires on April 30th, and that Mr MacFarland will not renew it without a material down payment; also stating that Mrs Morrison, owner of the Newman Lots Nos 12 and 13, marked "V" and "w" on the or- iginal map, wishes to know if the purchase of her lots may not be concluded soon. In the light of this second letter, I assume Mr Heydt has caused immediate examination of the abstract of title of these two ownerships to be made and that he has wired you so far as the title is concerned to close the purchase of both, when and as may be necessary in order not to have the options expire. But, even if my office has not passed on these titles and you have not heard from Mr Heydt, rather than lose the MacFarland lot at the present price, you had better agree to whatever down payment is necessary to bind the bargain, and write, or wire me, at my office how immediate is the necessity for action in connection with Mrs Morrison's lots. I am assuming then that with the authorizations previous- ly given you and those contained in this letter you will take what- ever steps may be necessary not to let any one of the purchases fall through, even if you have not fulf satisfied my office in regard to the titles, for I would rather take the chance of an imperfect title than relinquish any one of these properties. Of course this does not mean that I do not wish all steps taken that can be taken to make the titles clear in every instance, even if some of these steps have to be taken after the bargain has been made rather than before. Very truly, John Procefuller f. Mr A H Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. urr TOR the III, to 2603.65 200000 1-8g is in C III, the the adi the was 00 w - so 6504 st 0.1 adidas dants. to I 74366 235 st 10 as go 60.7 11 and 47 el start the .... to 6.10 07 sa and st 84013 st even 02 st st 00 the of the 67.15 word the SCITLE Joh to 9.1 LLC Ya all do La CORA 21. was 766 e 63 200300 set the the 091 s es e st 25. 11.1 fodd and 27 I 15th 256, BILLS was VI, V by do LOVE by 32. the - dig 51327 859 the to 67.5 see shig LOC 2015 ... 2.5 AND of with adada the 356 the and 100 06 th GOES CHICAGO SAME immuno NEW YORK BOOKING OFFICE THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL THE HOME STEAD BATH HOUSE IS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF 46THSTREET & MADISON AVENUE DR. FRANK HOPKINS, MEDICALDIRECTOR ROOMS FOR THE HOMESTEAD HOTEL OPEN ALL THE YEAR CHRISTIAN S.ANDERSEN, RESIDENT MANAGER MAY ALSO BE RESERVED AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, PHILADELPHIA HOT SPRINGS,VA. April 25th, 1921 Dear Mr Lynam: Your letter of April 22nd regarding the small lot on Eagle Lake Road is received. Of course MacFarland's price of $9,000 is absurd. Dorr What do you and Mr Joy think the lot is worth? What do you think the worth of the Newman piece ? What would you recommend buying it at ? Very truly, John Mr A H Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine : well April 29, 1921. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Esq. 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- Mr. Dor r and I have conferred together and in accordance therewith we have written a letter, a copy of which is enclosed herewith, to Mr. M. C. Morrison representing John rock, owner of Lot 5, marked THE on the original plan, for the purpose of getting, if possible, better terms from Mr. Rock, who had previously fixed his price at $3500. expecting to receive that sum, although at our request giving the figure per sere. Mr. Morrison forwarded our letter to Mr.Rock suggesting that he offer the property for a lower sum. The result has been that Mr. Rock is now willing to sell his property for $2625.00, a saving of $875.00. We have not been able to pet a legal option on this lot. All that we have is his agreement in the form of a letter, no consideration for which has been paid. We feel that title to this lot should be taken as early as possible, Mr. Rock being an old man and should he die, difficulties might arise. J. D. R. Jr., Esq. -2- 4-29-21 I have, accordingly, prepared a deed of this had Mr. Morrison lot and forwarded it to Mr. Rock in Cleveland, Ohio, ask- ing him to execute it and return it here for delivery upon payment of $2625. Mr. JOJ tells me that he is willing that the matter of the purchase of his lots, marked "0" on the orig- inal plan, stand until you have an opportunity to look them over. Would it not be well to let the sections lying south of tract 0, which comes out of lots 91, 90, 89 and 88 also stand until you can look them over? The arrangement made with Mr. Joy is that he is to have the reguler broker's commission on the purchase of the Graves, Thomas Manchester, Savage, and D. J. and A. I. Manchester lots. The question of the purchase of his lots has no relation to the service which he is rendering. At present it is impossible to acquire one- third of the Cunningham lot, but we are in hopes that it can be done later. . It is impossible to determine exactly how the parcel can be divided. I should suppose running east and west each lot having a frontage on the road. I am pleased to report a new option from D. J. and A. Iso Manchester to sell the whole of their lot and at a new price, $150. per acre. I early discussed with Mr. Joy the price of J. D. R. Jr. 9 Esq. 4-29-21 his lots and while he first wanted more than $30. per acre, did, upon learning that McFarland would sell for that price, agree to sell for the same. I have to-day discussed the matter with Mr. Joy and he wishes me to say that while he feels $30. per acre, or $3000., for the lot a fair price, he will sell for whatever you think is right. Very truly yours, AHL-M Enclosure The Eyrie Seal Harbor, Maine July 13th, 1921. Dear Mr. Lynam:- You have been devoting a great deal of your time for the last six months or more both as real estate broker and lawyer to matters connected with the purchase of certain real estate for me. For these services as real estate broker, you would naturally be entitled to 5% on the total amount paid for the properties bought and I would wish to have you thus compensated. Usually the seller pays the commission. Has this been arranged in connection with all of the trades which you have made directly or through your representa- tive? In any instances where such an arrangement has not been made or cannot now be made, I would wish to pay you a commission of 5% In connection with the western purchases, you have employed Mr. Joy as your representative. I had hoped Mr. Joy would divide the 5% commission with you. You have told me, however, that he felt that he had earned the full commission. Under these circumstances I think you are entitled to one-half of the full commission, namely 21% on Mr. Joy's purchases, in spite of the fact that he is to receive 5% Please let me know in what instances, if any, the seller does not pay the commission and what your commission would be in connection with all of the purchases on the basis as above outlined. As to the legal work involved, in answer to my question you told me that ordinarily your charge for the legal work alone would be $3500, the amount which you had mentioned as the total of the bill which you proposedto send me for all of the services which you had rendered in connection with these purchases. I feel that the charge of $3500 for the legal work alone is entirely reasonable and shall be glad to have you make out your bill for that amount in addition to the brokerage commissions as above set forth for the actual real estate purchases. Very truly, John Mr. A. H. Lynam Bar Harbor, Maine July 15, 1921. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Seal Harbor, Maine. Dear Mr. Rockefoller:- I wish to acknowledge, with great pleasure, your letter of the 13th. When Mr. Joy and I began our operations, we decided that we could make better trades if we obtained a price for the land which should be net to the seller. This plan was carried out and in no case did we receive, nor can we now re- cieve, a commission from the seller. I believe it worked well and that we made better trades on account of it. While Mr. Joy told me that he felt he had earned his full commission and that he should not be expected to divide it with me, I am in hopes, as I told you, to get from him one to two hundred dollars for purposes mentioned. Everything has now been completed with refer- ence to the lots purchased other than what may be necessary in the future in connection with the Savage Lot. except the equit- able suits recommended by Mr. Boulware, to quiet the title in cases where deeds could not be obtained. These suits have Mr. J. D. R. Jr. -2- 7-15-21 just been begun and the expenses connected with them are not included in the statements herewith enclosed. In accordance with your suggestion, I am enclosing a statement showing my account with reference to your letter. I am also enclosing statement showing amount paid for each lot and statement for amount paid for surveys. The deeds for the property referred to have all been taken in the name of George B. Dorr, duly recorded in the Reg- istry of Deeds and a full bound abstract forwarded to your office. Mr. Dorr has executed deeds running to you of each lot which I have retained in my office, not recorded, which I am holding, as well as the deeds to Mr. Dorr, subject to your orders. Very truly yours, AHL-M Enclosures. The Eyrie Seal Harbor, Maine July 16th, 1921. Dear Mr. Lynam:- Your letter of July 15th enclosing your bill made in accordance with the suggestions contained in my recent letter is received. I have sent it to my office with instructions that the $3,032.44 due therein be paid. I assume that the supp mental bill in amount of $1,179.50 for survays covers only those surveys made in connection with the properties purchased. If this assump- tion is not correct, please advise me. After advising with my office, I will let you know what disposition to make of the deeds both to Mr. Dorr, and from him to me, which you are holding subject to my directions. Again with the expression of my genuine satisfaction with what you have accomplished and the manner in which the work has been carried out, I am Very truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam Bar Harbor, Maine The Eyrie Seal Harbor, Maine July 23rd, 1921. Dear Mr. Lynam:- After conference with my office, I suggest that all of the deeds to Mr. Dorr for the properties which you have bought for me during the past months be recorded and then sent to my New York office for safe keeping; that all of the deeds to Mr. Dorr transferring these same properties to me be not recorded, but also sent to my New York office. very truly, John's Mr. A. H. Lynam Bar Harbor, Maine July 25, 1921. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Seal Harbor, Me. Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours of the 23rd and in accordance therewith I am preparing a list, which I will forward with the deeds referred to, to your New York office. Very truly yours, AHL/M July 26th, 1923. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Seal Harbor, Me. Dear Mr. Rockofeller:- I have commenced the equitable suits in connection with the title to the lands purchased for you and taken in the name of Mr. Dorr and shall need the deeds to be used as evidence in these suits. May I, therefore, retain the deeds until after the conclusion 01 the suits, when I will forward them to your office as directed. Very truly yours, AHL-M The Eyrie Seal Harbor, Maine July 27th, 1921. Dear Mr. Lynam:- Your letters of July 25th and 26th regarding deeds are received. Please feel free to retain any or all of these deeds so long as they may be of use to you in connection with the suits which you are bringing. Very truly, Joint D. hockefully Mr. A. H. Lynam Bar Harbor, Maine Memo The Eyrie Seal Harbor, Maine August 1st, 1921. Dear Mr. Dorr:- I am sending you copies of four letters Marked A, B, C, and D, which I have written to Paul Simpson of this date. These are for your information. For such road surveys as you and I have discussed as you may desire to have made for the National Park, and such running of boundary lines as you may think necessary and for which purposes you may not have available funds during the next year, I will make contributions to the Park as required up to a total of $3,000, the same to be paid by my office when and as called for by you and Mr. Lynam. Very truly, Johns you Mr. George B. Dorr Bar Harbor, Maine MEMO: . Perfectly agreeable for Mr. Dorr to use another surveyor and pay him out of the fund as long as his work is confined north of the Eagle Lake Road and also so long as it is confined to road to Green Mt. and over roads south of the Eagle Lake Road, should prefer Mr. Simps on and father. The question of the fire lane from the Eagle Lake Road to Aunt Betty's Pond left to Mr. Dorr's discretion. TOTOVINS voritons eas of TXOCE IOF ditzoff bentinoo at alsow aid 8.8 3001 8.8 bown 9.45 to two mtd 1.50 bas nt bentime 2DJF 88 goof 03 08 £s his healt exed elger edg to 5309 exeJ. 5182, and to AJ008 aboor tevo Brts ,JM of ,BECT bas III 2018Iq b.coode 646.9 elgah only mort ens. 0719 edf to molfaorp and ,IM of tree baot JOUA of The Eyrie Seal Harbor, Maine August 1st, 1921. Dear Mr. Lynam:- I understand that some ten years ago Mr. Dorr borrowed from an Ellsworth bank $13,500 on his note with interest at 7% in order. to buy some eighty-five acres of land near Hull's Cove with frontage on the highway; that the bank is pressing for the payment of the note and that Mr. Dorr would be glad to sell this property to me for the price which he paid for it plus interest from February, 1921 at 7% (interest having been paid to that date in full) plus taxes for the present year, amounting to $129.21 (taxes having been paid to this year in full). Since this land in Mr. Dorr's judgment affords the best opportunity for access from the highway on the Bar Harbor side to a horse road system for riding and driving, which might eventually extend through to the Eagle Lake Road and connect with the horse road system planned to the south of Eagle Lake Road, I will buy theland although with no obligation or commitments as to its use. It would seem wise that the title should be taken in Mr. Dorr's name and the property handled the same as those to the north and West of Sargent Mountain, which you and Mr. Dorr have been buying for my account during the past year, and deed from Mr. Dorr to me being made out but not filed. Kindly advise Mr. Gumbel in my New York office of the date to which interest should be figured and the exact amount that will be due in fulfilment of the above agreement, also state the number of acres of land in the tract. As agreed the other day in conference between Mr. Dorr, yourself and myself, check in payment for this land is to be drawn to your order so that I will not appear in the transaction. I am sending copy of this letter to Mr. Gumbel, which will be his authority for making payment thereunder upon hearing from you the exact amount due. I shall look to you to examine the title and do all of the legal work in connection with this purchase the same as with the other purchases which I have made through you. I am sure Mr. Dorr will under- stand and appreciate the reason why I am writing you in regard to this matter instead of him. Very truly, John Mr. A. H. Lynam Bar Harbor, Maine August 1, 1921. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Seal Harbor, Maine. Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- I beg to return your path map showing the road over the National Park. I have the copy which you sent Mr. Dorr and which I have placed on file. I have also traced the roads upon the new map in order that I may be sure to have one copy in the office. Very truly yours, AHL/N Enclosures The Eyrie Seal Harbor, Maine August 5th, 1921. Dear Mr. Lynam:- I authorize you herewith to buy for me the undivided two-fifth interest of Mr. Savage in a certain tract of land lying to the east of Hadlock pond, the balance of which you have purchased for me. I understand there is something under twenty acres owned by Mr. Savage and that the price is $150 an acre. Mr. Gumbel in my office will send you a check for whatever the exact amount may be upon hearing from you in the matter. Please have the title taken in Mr. Dorr's name and the deed in blank drawn to me. Very truly, John D Mr. A. H. Lynam Bar Harbor, Maine 2610 2534 2568 2577, August 5, 1291. John D. Rockofeller, Jr., Esq., 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- In accordance with your instructions, I have closed the trade with George Savage for two- fifths of the Savage Lot at $150. per acre. Mr. Simpson tells me that the acreage is 43.5, two-fifths of which is 17 `4/10 acres. I have, therefore, given Mr. Savage my check for $2610.00 and have taken a deed running to Mr. Dorr, which I will record and bring the title of the lot to date. Mr. Savage thought there was more acros than determined by Mr. Simpson. I have, therefore, agreed with Mr. Savage that should the lot contain more than 43.5 acres a further sum shall be paid. Mr. Simpson is verifying his figures and should there be any difference, I will so advise you. Very truly yours, AHL/III Sept. 20th 1921. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Seal Harbor, Maine. Dear Sir: In 1915 I arranged for the purchase of Lot "A" shown on the plan herewith enclosed, intending to build a camp or small bungalow near the large beech tree and to buy Lot "B" as a protective measure, making both lots into one with a good frontage on the road. Before I could get around to buying Lot "B" many of the trees were cut off and quite a quantity of earth was taken from it leaving a rather ugly looking place in an otherwise beautiful locality. I was informed yesterday that the owner of Lot "B" is thinking of having a stable put on that lot and as I dont want to build a bungalow with the prospect of being next to a stable I am wondering if you or some of your friends interested in preserving the beauty of that locality so near the and of one of your private roads would not care to buy both Lots "A" and "B" to insure their future preservation providing both lots can be bought for one thousand dollars or less. I have asked the owner of Lot "B" to let me know at what price he will sell. Please return the plan at your convenience. Very truly yours, George R. Hadlock. December 3, 1921. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- I enclose a sketch to illustrate the letter mailed you yesterday by Mr. . Dorr. It is a portion of a more extensive plotting which I have prepared in accordance with what I understood in our talk last season to be your desire, and which I will forward you later. Very truly yours, AHL-M Enclosure 26 Broadway New York December 7th, 1921 Dear Mr Dorr: I have your letter of December 2nd in regard to a certain 28 acre tract of land on Paradise Hill in Bar Harbor, and had Mr Gumbel telegraph you as follows: "Letter to principal December 2nd received. He "authorized purchase recommended. This is to confirm the above authorization for the purchase of this land in your name for my account at not to exceed the price which you name, i.e., $2,562.50. Please handle this purchase the same as the others which have been made through your office for my account. Is the Epps lot, adjoining on the southwest, the tract which I bought of you ? Whenever you get a price which you are ready to recommend on the balance of the 70 acres to the East, owned by the Pendleton-Bates family, please let me know. What are the prospects of securing as gifts, or at reasonable figures, the property between the Corkscrew Hill Road and the Highway along the shore ? Very truly, John S. Mr George B Dorr, Seal Har bor, Maine all 26 Broadway New York December 10th, 1921 Dear Mr Dorr: Your letter of December 1st to Mr Gumbel has been brought to my attention. I note with in- terest that the work of locating possible motor and horse roads has been proceeding with satisfaction. The gift of up to $3,000 which I volunteered to make to cover these surveys represented an arbitrary amount. This I am glad to increase, as may be necessary, to push the work both of locating and of mapping, as far as possible before the season closes. For this purpose, in addition to the $3,000, you may draw upon me as re- quired up to another $1,000. When the work is completed and in shape, I shall be interested to know just what has been accomplished. Very truly, John's Bockefeller go Mr George B Dorr, Seal Harbor, Maine troy way copy Seal Harbor, Maine, December 18,1921. Dear Mr. Rockefeller;- - I have shown upon the maps which sent with you your letter of December 9, and which I return herewith, the en- trances on the Jordan Pond road that I would suggest and their relation to the tracts "A" and "B" referred to in your letter. The automobile road is shown in red, and could most conveniently leave the town road as shown, just below Mr. Mc- Intire's stable. If Mr. McIntire should object to having all the traffic go by in sight of his house, the road could leave the straight part of the Jordan Pond road and pass back of his ice house and stables, as shown by the broken red line. Inci- - dentially a very fine view is obtained on the first curve after leaving the Jordan Pond road. As it seems desirable to have the entrance of your Bubble Pond road opposite your gate it would be perfectly feasible to cut through the point of the triangle between the branches of the Jordan Pond road, as shown by sketch. The solid blue line shows the route as staked and the broken blue line shows an alternative location. The latter line would open up a fine view of the moun- tains, but it would be longer than the other way. and the land damage would undoubtedly be greater, as it might be necessary to enter the edge of Mr. McIntire's field. 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From the above consideration it appears that the possession of the tracts referred to is not absolutely necessary as far as the construction of the roads is concerned, though on account of their proximity to the entrances of your road it may be desirable to remove the possibility of of any thing that would be a nuisance. You could, however, get along very well without them if circumstances made it necessary. Mr. .. Clement owns tract "B", according to the best of my information. He has used it principally as a borrow pit. The boundary line is just opposite the fork of the road, and the side of the pit is about 50 feet south of the line. Mr. Dorr has not yet seen the location suggested here, but I think they would meet with his approvale. Yours very truly, (signed) P.D.Simpson ,J000 -S- Igttel TOOY It of owt edt 8988070 enti farth ent stid bottob edt gd awoda as Begasdo ed blvos NO it BOOL aidt too djod bapore 8880 of ,SHIP edt fadt It ovode edt more 8.8 184 8.8 gletgloads too at of atosit edt to to no al 8580J out to 90t oldstineb ed yom +1 BROT INOV to ont of stimizoia riont bloow test grint EAS to moltgereed 10 edt SVOCOS of trodtim fiew VIST 340 L8 J98 ,Invework ,55,000 500Y S ed J1 ebear 41 modt to taed gilt of "HE" fourt anywo +nomeID .E.A IN edf .ttq WOTTON s as VILegIonITO II beau 880 eH VM ebbe edt 6ms ,580¥ out to 2107 ent ettacaco test at onit Vishmed exif edt to 7997 08 twods al the edt to I tid betaegg.ru not 300I enf Need J9V, JOSS and TTOC HII aid dtiw team 5£cow yedt North REVIT ZIOV arves to agm18.d.9 (bengia) December 21, 1921. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- The Epps Lot adjoining the Stoughton Lot, as shown on the sketch forwarded to you in December, is the lot taken in Mr. 'Dorr's name for your interests, the deed to which was re- corded and the deed from Mr. Dorr to you was ex- ecuted but not yet recorded. Yours very truly, AHL-M 26 Broadway New York December 30, 1921. Dear Mr. Lynam: Referring to Lots "A" and "B" on the enclosed blueprint, in regard to which you have had some correspondence with my office and I have had some correspondence with Mr. Simpson, it would appear from Mr. Simpson's map, also enclosed, together with his letter to me in regard thereto of December 18th, attached, that both Lots "A" and "B" could be avoided without detriment to either the automobile or horse road plan. On the other hand, their ownership would give a certain freedom in carrying out our plans which would be valuable. Mr. Gumbel's memorandum on this whole subject, which I en- close, gives the facts up to date. The question is whether the purchase of these two tracts, amounting to a trifle over three acres, for $1,000 would set values that would be harmful in con- nection with the purchase of property from Mr. McIntyre and in the rear of these two lots from Mr. Martin, which are essential to the carrying out of our scheme. If the price is below the market, establishing such values would help in the later acquisi- tions; if it is above, it would hinder. What is your judgment? Aro? work hospitals and a "g" br. "A" at os 05 generated bottle sups bon - 1307 date of basser as allow it someboo sension 3000 had 5756 I bre all are design sand = AND to act 30 of 200001 and/20 of believe and after "g" bits "A" arad Hand stend , Drive and been 8810 TO sei end TUT -110 at unbaast 19 evia BENDA .afdaulsn en SIMON doldy *ne I adidas Local no EDITION out haddadw si ..... 01 AN should add covia ,00010 1970 adidas owe seans to ed 390 Simon 000,27 707 ,00000 at 500 english and 2011 to and the 3017590 and dialdy agent 10 edt wof4d at austin 1100 to CARD our at 1 glas Know ability throughul has at term Rebald blood of st +1 " 2. I and ready to act immediately upon hearing from you. Please return the enclosures with your reply. Very truly, John D. Preheferling Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. Enc January 5, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: In answer to yours of the 30 th, I beg to say that it does not seem to me that the pur- chase of the two tracts referred to, a little over three scres, for $1000., would be harmful in connection with the purchase of property from McIntire. The acquisition of these lots, giving access to the town road, might assist in getting other lands at a more reasonable figure. We could treat with McIntire for other road frontage (if desired) and, (located 1 as they are) with McIntire or the owner of the land to the south for the back land. - If they should be built upon, the only outlet would be over McIntire's land, which might have the effect of increasing the value of his land. The ownership of these two lots would assure their freedom from nuisance and would, as you say, give a certain freedom in carrying out your Mr. J.D.R.Jr. 1-5-22 plans which would be favorable. I am returning the enclosures you sent me. Yours very truly, AHL-M Enclosures 26 Broadway New York January 10, 1922. Dear Mr. Lynam: I have your letter of January 5th in regard to the purchase of the George R. Hadlock lot on Jordan Pond Road, marked "A" on the blueprint, which I return herewith, and the adjoining lot, "B". On your recommendation, I authorize you to purchase these two lots from Mr. Hadlock, in Mr. Dorr's name, for my account as other simi- lar purchases have been made for me during the past year or two, at a price not to exceed $1,000 for the two lots. I think it high- ly probable that when you come to trade with Mr. Hadlock you may be able to improve on the price. Doubtless he would accept a cash offer of $750 or $800. I leave the matter to your discretion, with the above authority. Mr. Hadlock asked me to return the blueprint which I am handing you, but if you make the purchase of c ourse he will not need it. Since you may, however, I am enclosing it. Very truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam, Seal Harbor, Maine. 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Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: Your letter addressed to Mr. Dorr, and to me, with reference to the Pendleton - Bates prop- erty Mr. Dorr has delivered to me for reply, he being out wi th the surveyors to-day. The acreage of this lot is wrongly entered at seventy acros on the assessors'books, being at arrived/by conjecture doubtless in early days, when deods generally over-ran. The deed to Mr. How and Mr. Pendleton, drawn in 1886, describes it as containing one hundred and two heres. Surveyed recently the surveyor gave it as con- taining ninety-six acros. This tract was conveyed to Charles T. How and Edmund Pendloton in 1886, each taking an undivided half interest in the property. The interest of Mr. Pendleton passed to his widow, who still holds it, and the interest of Mr. How passed to his nephews, P.C. Bates and S W. Bates, January 12, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: Your letter addressed to Mr. Dorr, and to me, with reference to the Pendleton - Bates prop- erty Mr. Dorr has delivered to me for reply, he being out wi th the surveyors to-day. The acreage of this lot is wrongly entered at seventy acres on the assessors'books, being at arrived/by conjecture doubtless in early days, when deeds generally over-ran. The deed to Mr. How and Mr. Pendleton, drawn in 1886, describes it as containing one hundred and two acres. Surveyed recently the surveyor gave it as con- taining ninety-six acros. This tract was conveyed to Charles T. How and Edmund Pendleton in 1886, each taking an undivided half interest in the property. The interest of Mr. Pendleton passed to his widow, who still holds it, and the interest of Mr. How passed to his nephews, F.C. Bates and S.W. Bates, Mr. J.D.R. Jr. -2- 1-12-22 who last spring, jointly, conveyed to the Reservations an undivided one-half part in the western portion, an approx- imate two-thirds in area of what they held, retaining their interest (again an undivided one-half part) in the eastern portion, the highlands overlooking the Bay and bordering on the old county road. According to the survey, the portion conveyed to the Reserva tions is a one-half interest in sixty-three acres, equivalent to a whole interest in thirty-one and a half acres, the total present ownerships, undivided, representing divided ownerships as follows: Reservations, 311 acres. F.C. and S.W. Bates, 16 acres, Mrs. Pendleton, 48 acros making a total of ninety-six acres. The sixteen and one-half acres of frontage land offered by the Bateses at $1110. amounts to a trifle over $67. an acre. The Pendleton ownership (forty-eight acres), of- fered at $2500. amounts to a trifle over $52. an acre, in- cluding both frontage land and woodland. The whole tract is well wooded and the woods are valuable. Both owners are interested in Mr. Dorr's work, Mr. J.D.R. Jr. 2- 1-12-22 who last spring, jointly, conveyed to the Reservations an undivided one-half part in the western portion, an approx- imate two-thirds in area of what they held, retaining their interest (again an undivided one-half part) in the eastern portion, the highlands overlooking the Bay and bordering on the old county road. According to the survey, the portion conveyed to the Reserva tions is a one-half intérest in sixty-three acres, equivalent to a whole interest in thirty-one and a half acros, the total present ownerships, undivided, representing divided ownerships as follows: Reservations, 311 acres. F.C. and S.W. Bates, 16 acros, Mrs. Pendleton, 48 acros making a total of ninety-six acros. The sixteen and one-half acres of frontage land offered by the Bateses at $1110. amounts to a trifle over $67. an acre. The Pendleton ownership (forty-eight acres), of- fored at $2500. amounts to a trifle over $52. an acre, in- cluding both frontage land and woodland. The whole tract is well wooded and the woods are valuable. Both owners are interested in Mr. Dorr's work, Mr. J.D.R. Jr. -3- 1-12-22 and the price obtained is materially less, they state and I believe, than they would be willing to accept from others; but no obligation is involved. I am returning the plan to you, having added a blue line to illustrate the portion, one undivided half part of which was conveyed to the Reservations; the other undivided half part is owned by Mrs. Pendleton. The por- tion surrounded by red line is owned, one undivided half part by Mrs. Pendleton and the other undivided half by F.C. and S.W. Bates. Yours very truly, AHL-M Enclosure Mr. J.D.R. Jr. -3- 1-12-22 and the price obtained is materially less, they state and I believe, than they would be willing to accept from others; but no obligation is involved. I am returning the plan to you having added a blue line to illus trate the portion. one undivided half part of which was conveyed to the Reservations; the other undivided half part is owned by Mrs. Pendleton. The por- tion surrounded by red line is owned one undi vided half part by Mrs. Pondleton and the other undivided half by F.C. and S.W. Bates. Yours very truly, AHL-M Enel osure January 13, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I beg to acknowledgd receipt of yours of the 10th authorizing the purchase of the two lots on the Jordan Pond Road marked on the sketch lots A and B. I will at once see Mr. Hadlock and ask him to obtain an option on the one acre lot marked "B" and then give me. an option on both lots. Yours very truly, AHL-M January 20, 1922. Mr. John D. Hockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: In accordance with yours of the 10th I immediately got in touch with George R. Hadlock with re- ference to the purchase of Lots "A" and "B" as shown on the blue print which you sent me, a copy of which is now on file in your office. As to Lot B. 1 acre: Mr. Hadlock's negotiations for this lot were with Mr. A. E. Clement of Seal Harbor, who has an option on it from the present owner. From Mr. Hadlock I learn that Mr. Clement, without committing himself fully, gave Mr. Hadlock to understand that he could have the lot al though he, Clement, didsay he would not sell until he had seen a certain party who he expected would be here this last whom fall or early winter.and obtained his approval When I got in touch with Mr. Hadlock, upon receipt of your letter, he endeavored to get from Mr. Clement an option. Mr. Clement at that time would not Mr. J.D.R.Jr. -2- 1-20-22 give an option, wanting further time as he had not seen Re his party stating that they might be down later. To-day Hadlock tells me that Mr. Clement refuses to sell. Clement may have noticed the survey work going on, although I have personally endeavored to keep it, where important, from being conspicuous by limiting it, as far as possible, to examinations. Clement may be hold- ing out for a bigger price. As to Lot A. 2.055 acres: Mr. Clement not only refused to sell lot B but has offered Hadlock $500. for Lot A. Hadlock while not owning Lot A has control of it by option. He tells me that I can have it for $500. That if I do not want it he will accept Clement's offer. Hadlock has limited me to next Friday, January 27th, for fear that Clement may withdraw. Inasmuch as Mr. Hadlock has limited me as to time would it not be well to advise me by wire whether you want lot A or what action shall be taken. Very truly yours, AHL-M Form 1204 CLASS OF SERVICE SYMBOL Telegram WESTERN UNION CLASS OF SERVICE SYMBOL Telegram Day Letter Blue Day Letter Blue Night Message Nite WESTERN UNION Night Message Nite Night Letter NL Night Letter N L If none of these three symbols appears after the check (number of words) this is a telegram. Other- TELEGRAM If none of these three symbols appears after the check (number of wise its character is indicated by the words) this is a telegram. Other- symbol appearing after the check. wise its character is indicated by the NEWCOMB CARLTON, PRESIDENT GEORGE W. E. ATKINS, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT symbol appearing after the check. RECEIVED AT BAR HARBOR, M 6B FH 10 MD NEWYORK NY 1130/ A JAN 24 1922 A H LYNAM 003 BARHARBOR ME LETTER TWENTIETH RECEIVED AUTHORIZE PURCHASE LOT A FOR FIVE HUNDRED JOHN D ROCKEFELLER JR 1152A 26 Broadway New York January 21, 1922. Dear Mr. Lynam: I have your letter of January 16th, enclosing an illus- trative sketch and description of the territory east of the Park, the Bubble and Jordan Pond section. The sketch will be most useful, and I thank you for it. Would it not be well, as time and opportunity offer another year, to have these doubtful lines run, so that definite boundaries can be established? I shall be willing to supply funds, as this last year, for the making of such surveys, if Mr. Dorr desires to have them made. After having received from Mr. Simpson a report of the work which he has accomplished both for Mr. Dorr and for me this past year, it has seemed to me clear that we could occupy all of Mr. Simpson's time during the working period of the present year, and I have written him, expressing the hope that he would be inter- ested to continue the work on this general assurance. I trust this meets with Mr. Dorr's approval. Very truly, John rookfulling Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. 270Y well ,IS 9dj to and and adidas over - I Thank need to self the SINCE tas to . 26 Broadway New York January 24, 1922. Dear Mr. Lynam: Your letter of January 20th is received. Under the circunstances there seems to be nothing to do but to buy Mr. Hadlock's lot at $500., as I have authorized in the following telegram sent you today: "Letter 20th received. Authorize purchase Lot 'A' Five hundred Dollars." If you think there is any use in keeping in touch with Mr Hadlock with reference to the purchase through him of Mr. Clement's lot, please do so. Very truly, John D. Rockefilla I Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. {bwhsor&as with user recounts of AFOR Street to ressed doy 02 03 and JOE st 0 alaise shore expense to and ed al I 3.3 6001 the Jof ... and types JOY time Devisors ridos received STIF 'A' pl 1997 en oter ad differ in 1320 SID an THE January 26, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Sir: Mr. Lynam asked me to acknowledge receipt of your telegram authorizing the purchase of Lot "A" and to say that owing to the time for taking title being limited he at once began the examination and will hasten it to completion. I understand from him that Mr. Hadlock desires the matter closed as early as possible but will give necessary time for examination of title. Very truly yours, Secretary. January 30, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rock efeller: I have your telegram and letters of Jan. 21st and 24th. I have obtained an extension of time from Mr. Hadlock which will permit me, I think, to complete work on the ti tle to his land. With regard to the Clement acre adjoining, I do not think it can now be secured at the price previously discussed, $600. Mr. Clement's unwillingness to sell at this time is due, in my opinion, to knowledge of the surveys that have been made and his feeling that some plan is afoot to which this land may be essential. As this same situation exists with regard to other lands be tween the Jordan Pond road and Bubble Pond, which would ultimately have to be se- cured before any road could be constructed, would it not be well to proceed on the basis of the present surveys made by Mr. Simps on under Mr. Dorr's direction in that quarter and ascertain definitely who the owners of the lands necessary Mr.J.D.R.Jr. -2- 1-30-22 to traverse are, examine their title and, if it then seems desirable, get options from them, so that the acquisition of one lot may not increase the cost of others. In my opinion it would not be wise, till this is done, to pay Clement more than the price already authorized, and which he now declines to accent. Adjoining Mr. Clement on -the north and east. Mr. McIntire owns land which it would be necessary to cross at considerable length to reach the Triad pass; and adjoining Hadlock on the east. Martin owns land through.which Mr. Simpson's survey as now laid out also extends. It might be possible, perhaps, to so alter this survey as to eliminate the Martin land. but McIntire's can not be eliminated. On this account might it not be well to secure at least an option from McIntire on what Mr. Simpson, from his present knowledge, may regard as essential before attacking tho Clement matter? I understand from Mr. Simpson that a number of acres of the McIntire land are involved in his survey. A similar obstacle was encountered last summer, when the foot path built by the National Park Service along the eastern side 06 Jordan Pond, having been completed. the chairman of the Seal Harbor Path Committee, Mr. Joseph Allen, ML.J.D.R.Jr. -3- 1-30-22 wrote Mr. Dorr urging that the National Park Service should take un'in turn next year the re-location and improvement of the old foot trail leading over the Triad pass to Bubble Pond, and offered a contribution toward the work from the Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society. Mr. Dorr wrote in reply that it would be contrary to National Park policy to make expendi ture on a pa.th controlled in part by private owners who might close it at will, or cause disfigurement on its border; and Mr. McIntire, who had given a permanent easement along the lake front for the previous trail, on being approached in the matter declined to burden this land wi th a nermanent easement without a compensation that would be practically equivalent to sale. A similar si tuetion must develop later, according to Mr. Simpson's survey, to the east of the Triad Pass in Bubble Pond valley, where lands belonging to two or more owners, besides the National Park are involved; it would be wise in my judgment to consider the matter as a whole and secure at a single time options on all lands likely to be required, and to do this prior to making further and detailed surveys which, whether of road or boundary, will turn to that section the attention of the Seal Harbor comunity, and be ant to materially increase the dif- Mr.J.D.R.Jr. 1-30-22 ficulties and cost of securing what may prove necessary la ter. e Very truly yours, AHL-M copy 26 Broadway New York February 6, 1922. Dear Mr. Lynam: Your letter of January 30th regarding the Hadlock property is received. I think you are wise in suggesting that options be got- ten on all the property which the Jordan Pond-Bubble Pond Road might make it necessary to acquire, before any further purchases are made. I had not assumed that Mr. Simpson's surveys were sufficiently def- inite to make it possible for us to speak very accurately as to the exact acreage required. I presume, however, options could be secured on whatever might be required at so much an acre. I therefore au- thorize you to endeavor to obtain such options. These options should include - should they not? - the land required from Mr. McIntire in connection with the proposed automobile road from Bar Harbor via Eagle Lake. You might as well cover both of those surveys at the same time. It would mean an option, therefore, from McIntire, from Clement, from Martin, from Candage and from Charles Clement, for we should need to buy the triangular peice which he owns to the north of the Wildwood Farm Road, and from such owners to the east of The Triads and to the west of the Boyd Road as Mr. Simpson's survey indicates would be required. You can tell better than I. I presume in proceeding with this matter you will think it wise to get these options in Mr. Dorr's name and probably to say that they are in connection with roads in the reservation property. There may be some lands required at the northern end of Bubble Pond, - that you will know better than I do. Is Mr. Simpson still working on Mr. Dorr's surveys? Is my last appropriation of 3500. for this work exhausted? From what Mr. Dorr said I assumed that amount would more than cover the work that could be done this fall, and the pledge was accordingly so made, not because I was unwilling to make it more ample if more money were needed. Very truly, (sgn) John D. Rockefeller Jr. Mr. A. H. 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Dear Mr. Dorr: I have your letter of January 27th, and thank you for writing me so fully on the general subject of the property abut- ting on both sides of the Corkscrew Hill Road. In view of what you say, I think it wise to buy the Pendleton-Bates holdings, and authorize the purchase in your name for my account of these two properties. From Mr. Lynam's letter to me of January 12th, I under- stand that the whole tract represents not 70 acres, as appears on the assessor's books, but 96 acres; that the reservation now owns 31 1/2 acres; that 16 1/2 acres are offered by the Bateses at $1, 110 and 48 acres are offered by Mrs. Pendleton at $2,500. I therefore authorize the purchase at a figure not to exceed the two prices mentioned, and in the hope that with actual au- thority to make the purchase it may be possible to better the price. These properties should be handled the same as the other properties bought by you and Mr. Lynam for me in your name. As to the balance of the holdings bordering on the Cork- screw Hill Road, I take it from your letter that all can be secured, either by gift to the reservation or by sale, probably at reasonable prices, with the exception of the 70 acres to the east of Witch Hole Pond, owned by Wood, Searles, Joy and others of Bar Harbor. Since one object of considering the pur- chase of these tracts is to be able to close the Corkscrew Hill Road to automobiles by controlling the abutting property on both sides the entire length of the road, would it not be wise to undertake to get options on all of the property before making any further purchases and probably to see all of the other owners before approaching the Bar Harbor owners of the 70 acre tract just referred to? If you think well of this program, I authorize you to proceed with it, getting the properties given to the National Park where that is possible and the best option possible where an out-and-out sale is the only way of acquiring the prop- erty. What about Mrs. Henderson's property which abuts on the Corkscrew Hill Road to the south, where the road leaves the main highway? Has she promised to give this property to you? Is there any chance of a slip in the matter? 2. I find that the ownership of some of the properties to the north of the Corkscrew Hill Road as you describe them differ from owners' names as they appear in the map of this property which Mr Lynam sent me. When you are writing to me further on the subject, it would be well, perhaps, to send me a c orrected map, if Mr. Lynam's map is incorrect. For instance, in the second paragraph of your letter, on page 5, you speak of the summit of the headland as being held by two owners, heirs of Miss Ella White and the Haight Estate. Is Elanor C. Morrell an heir of Miss White? You do not mention in your letter the tract next to the left of the Haight tract, which my map shows is owned by Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs. Aldrich. I simply cite these instances as indicating that there is some difference between the information which your letter contains and Mr. Lynam's map which will need to be explained in any further communic ations, so that I shall not get confused. Very truly, John D. Mr. George B. Dorr, Bar Harbor Maine. last copy February 9, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefell er: I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours of the 6th authorizing me to obtain options in the Jordan - Bubble Pond district. Many times it is impossible to obtain options, except for a short time and in some cases only for a few days, thus making it difficult to complete, in time , the examination of the title and the preparation of the abstract, in which case very little, if any, time is left to obtain an o pinion from Mr. Boulware. And where many different lots are to be obtained, the difficulty increases. Especially will this be so as to the lots east of the Triads for from such knowledge as I now have of those lands, I fear it will take a good deal of time to make a thorough investigation. Would it not be well, therefore, before getting options, to first examine the title, prepare and submit to Mr. Boulware the abstracts of the properties which will probably be needed, and which you mentioned, such as the McIntire land, made up I think of three sep- 1900 .sser , e ,IT . 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Of course the possibility exists, if options are obtained prior to the examination of the title, that we might omit some owner or interested party necessitating our obtain options after knowledge of our plans have become known or suspected. I will, of course, do whichever you think best. Mr. Simpson is still working on the surveys al- though he is about to begin on his impaing. Your last appropriation, $1000, which I am hand- ling here for you for payment to Mr. Hill and his assist- ants upon vouchers approved by Mr. Dorr will be exhausted this month, at which time I will render an account and forward the vouchers to your office as I have done for the other amounts. 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Payments to Mr. Simpson are made directly from your office and not out of the fund sent me. Very truly yours, AHL-M SS-e-S -&- IM 8'1900 ...I Jedw word for of I oftan I redJING of dtit 818 ansio IM SBU bluceed tedt JIOI ed eroted 5188 en J selv mort . of TedJING [Ith INOT moid ELIOSILE oben SIS soeignte ,III at .00 tree bruit edt to two for has egitto ,BINOV ELOIT TIeV M-IHA copy February 9, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: Mr. Dorr left town a few days ago to attend the funeral of Mrs. Henry Lane Eno. Before leaving he made arrangements that his mail should be brought to and opened by me. Your letter, therefore, of February 6th I have, authorizing the purchase of the Pendleton - Bates holdings, the same to be handled as other properties bought for you. I have, there- fore, commenced the examination of the title and will pro- ceed in the usual manner. With reference to getting options on the other properties on the Corkscrew Hill road, I am wondering whether it would not be well to get an option on the Wood, Searls and Joy tract, the one which appears most difficult, before approaching the other owners rather than after, thus doing away with any possible advance in price, should they learn that options were being obtained. 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Mr. Wood and Mr. Joy have, in the past, talked with me with reference to a sale of this property, and only a short time ago expressed a hope that they might sell it. With reference to the map I sent you, I think it is correct. An examination of the titles would make certain as to this. The Haight estate is the twenty-eight acre lot marked "David H. Haight and Eleanor C. Monel". The White lot is the eighteen acre lot marked "Mrs. Stephen Hopkins and Mrs. Richard S. Aldrich". As soon 8.S Mr. Dorr returns he will make further answer. Very truly yours, AHL-M SS-C-S -S- IM ed of saef ed IO aet ivitos 5ms taba IVO to to areel 516 yout It ,Jeeq edt at ,eved got .IM has boow IM eldt to eleg B of dftw SET Ntw bexfst in year eqod £ besseraxe 098 smit frode B E.no Bas uti Ifes I ,00¥ 1098 I a 8m edj of NEW below seItit edt to NO it sainsxe NA .J99TT00 at jt HAINT seids of as MISTIES exign 9708 tagie- edf at ejajae tdaish edT edT "IssoM .0 Tomse[3 bms H beitsm tol medgets tol SIOS geetd is ent at tol strow "dolthIA .E ,3TM base antigoH exam [ftw of SATUTOI TIOC "XIII as NO OS BA ,Iswans you grev M-JHA copy February 9, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: Mr. Dorr left town a few days ago to attend the funeral of Mrs. Henry Lane Eno. Before leaving he made arrangements that his mail should. be brought to and opened by me. Your letter, therefore, of February 6th I have, authorizing the purchase of the Pendleton - Bates holdings, the same to be handled as other properties bought for you. I have, there- fore, com enced the examination of the title and will pro- ceed in the usual mamer. With reference to getting options on the other properties on the Corkscrew Hill road, I am wondering whether it would not be well to get an option on the Wood, Searls and Joy tract, the one which appears most difficult, before approaching the other owners rather than after, thus doing away with any possible advance in price, should they learn that on tions were being obtained. Would not the other owners, re- siding away from this locality, be less likely to learn Mr. J.D.R.Jr. -2- 2-9-22 of our past and present activites or be less likely to be influenced if they did learn of them. Mr. Wood and Mr. Joy have, in the past, talked with me with reference to a sale of this property, and only a short time ago expressed a hope that they might sell it. With reference to the man I sent you. I think it is correct. An examination of the titles would make certain as to this. The Haight estate is the twenty-eight acre lot marked "David H. Haight and Eleanor C. Monel". The White lot is the eighteen acre lot marked "Mrs. Stephen Hopkins and Mrs. Richard S. Aldrich". As soon S.S Mr. Dorr returns he will make further answer. Very truly yours, AHL-M Paradise Hill Section February 9, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: Mr. Dorr left town a few days ago to attend the funeral of Mrs. Henry Lane Eno. Before leaving he made arrangements that his mail should be brought to and opened by me. Your letter, therefore, of February 6th I have, au thorizing the purchase of the Pendleton - Bates holdings, the same to be handled as other properties bought for you. I have, there- fore, commenced the examination of the title and will pro- ceed in the usual mamer. With reference to getting options on the other properties on the Corkscrew Hill road, I am wondering whether it would not be well to get an option on the Wood, Searls and Joy tract, the one which appears most difficult, before approaching the other owners rather than after, thus doing away with any possible advance in price, should theynlearn that options were being obtained. Would not the other owners, re- siding away from this locality, be less likely to learn Me. J.D.R.Jr. -2- 2-9-22 of our past and present activites or be less likely to be influenced if they did learn of them. Mr. Wood and Mr. Joy have, in the past, talked wi th me with reference to a sale of this property, and only a short time ago. expressed a hope that they might sell it. With reference to the map I sent you, I think it is correct. An examination of the titles would make certain as to this. The Haight estate is the twenty-eight acre lot marked "David H. Haight and Eleanor C. Monel". The Whi to lot is the eighteen acre lot marked "Mrs. Stephen Hopkins and Mrs. Richard S. Aldrich". As soon as Mr. Dorr returns he will make further answer. Very truly yours, AHL-M 26 Broadway New York February 15, 1922. Dear Mr. Lynam: Your letter of February 9th, regarding the properties which may be required in connection with the proposed Jordan Pond- - Bubble Pond Road, is received. I think you are quite right in suggesting that the titles of these properties should be examined and passed upon before options are secured. I had had in mind the idea that the examination of titles disclosed someone's in- terest in the property, but assume, on second thought, that that is not the case; hence I see no objection to but everything in favor of your suggestion, which please follow. If there is more survey work which Mr. Dorr desires to have done after my last pledge of $1,000 is exhausted, I am entirely willing that he should go right on with the work at my expense for the present, simply notifying me of the fact that the pledge has expired and about how much further work he would like to do if funds were available therefor. Very truly, John D. Pockeffle In Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor Maine. Area wg? 6M05 billion : art profit vigita is so $100.00 was banking and SIMPLY $9.00 it 26 Broadway New York February 15, 1922. Dear Mr. Lynam: Your letter of February 9th is received. Your sugges- tion that an option be gotten on the Woods, Searles and Joy tract first rather than last is a good one. Please follow it. Very truly, John D. Packfuller J. Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. 497 was ayoy you art to matto of w rice boor resta February 17, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I beg to acknowledge receipt of your two letters of February 15th, one authorizing the examination of the title, before obtaining options, to the properties which may be required in connection wi th the proposed Jordan Pond - Bubble Pond road; the other authorizing my obtaining an option on the Wood, Searls and Joy tract before options are obtained on the other tracts adjoining the Corkscrew Hill Road as authorized in your letter of the 6th to Mr. Dorr. I assume the same plan, to examine title before obtaining options, is to be followed with reference to the Wood, Searls and Joy tract and the other tracts on the Corkscrew Hill Road as with the Jordan - Bubble Pond section. Have you any preference as to which section I shall take up upon completion of the Pendleton - Bates tract? Very truly yours, AHL-M 26 Broadway New York February 21, 1922. Dear Mr. Lynam: Your letter of February 17th is received. You ask whether I have any preference as to which section you shall take up upon the completion of the Pendleton=Bates purchase. I presune you mean whether the Jordan Pond-Buddle Pond Road or the properties adjoining Corkscrew Hill Road. If this assumption is right, I suggest you take up the former and leave the Corkscrew Hill proper- ties until you have finished with the others. Very truly, John Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. .SRII : Terliter New NOY at not to 783361 500¥ and 9114 add Mfde sect moltoon Holdin 07 98 9815 lang VIII JOV I DEST 2205 SAN to nois Eyess prise one TO 5204 rubbol off sudden 1133.03 I et not 10.00 sint 77 the required III of 17.30££ DET TOTALO adidas 24 Part February 23, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- I have to-day completed and am forwarding the Abstract of Title of the Pendleton - Bates purchase and will, as you suggest, take up the Jordan Pond - Bubble Pond road properties next. I will commence on them at once. Very truly yours, AHL-M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE LAFAYETTE NATIONAL PARK BAR HARBOR, MAINE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT March 4, 1922. John D. Rockefeller, Jrs, Esq. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I have just got back from Washington, where I must presently return again for further conference with the Director. Mr. Lynam tells me that in your let- ter to him of February 15, you express your willingness to , have me continue the survey work I have been doing since last summer through your aid. My trip to Washington has brought me back with fresh points of view to be worked out and problems to be solved; my own work and study during the past months have given me others, and I shall be glad to take advantage of your offer. The season from now to summer, with leaves still off the trees, days long, and weather favorable, is the best in the yea r for surveying in the wo ods, and at the stage where I am now each week will count. Sincerely yours, GBD-M ROIA3TNI 70 THEMTRA930 JANOITAN JANOITAN MAIN ROSRAH RA8 70 301770 ,SSCL s dotal .₫ adot as w to *10Y well with 1960 MOTI losd tog fast even I redition 201 stage muster Jamm I ereday -tef INOY at tent em effst many or ,TOJOOTIC ent dia INOV eastoxe 110g as to mtn of Iet eonte 30.00 need even I frow ont em over of and notistillasW of girt pli .51s 200y dissoud Temmer test belrow ad of welv to atnlog dest) it tw dosd em Boota bms frow AWO VM ;bevios ad of amofdott Bra bely ed stars I bas sm movia everf addross fase end of work mor? MOBBOB edT .70220 2008 to edit of bos eyes ,890%$ edt 120 litts coverf dif bw ,Tennus IOI 1.80¥ edt III food off al ,eIdstovs? tedtsow sleeve dose WOLL MS I exedw ogata ext ts brea ,8.50 ow ond of ......... friw M-CSD April 24, 1922. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Esq. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I am to-day forwarding to Mr. Boulware the Abstract of Title to the lots in the Jordan - Bubble Pond section. II am very sorry I could not get this work done earlier but it was a much larger job that I had anticipated, there being about 470 pages in the Abstract. Inasmuch as Mr. Simpson is not yet ready to report On his work, I assume no inconvenience has been caused by my being unable to forward the Abstract earlier. The work has developed that the Reservations own more land south of Bubble Pond than we had supposed. The tract shown in the Abstract as Reservation Lot I had supposed was owned by Mr. Stebbins. J.D.R.Jr.Esq. -2- 4-24-22 One of the lots lying next west of the Boyd Road has been cut un by its former owner into so many small lots that I anticipate you would pro- bably desire the proposed road to avoid them if possible. I have discussed the matter with Mr. Simpson and shown him my sketches and he will take this matter into consideration in making his survey. I presume you wish nothing done regard- ing the options until Mr. Boulware has examined the Abstract and Mr. Simpson made his report. Very truly yours, AHL-M April 24, 1922. Dear Mr. Lynam: I am reaching Bar Harbor on the morning of Wesnesday, May 3rd, for a stay of a few days at Seal Harbor. If there is anything which you would like to see me about, I could stop in your office on my way from the boat. Please let me know here. Very truly, John Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. ssei As LITA : to 8.0 TO adidas rust 08 I stedy ?I .TO fee? +x eyes wel is to VBJ8 is 7.7 you goja alooo I stoods out 093 07 all billion JOY Hairin at ,3000 on next You 100 no sold to 200¥ fill ....... works on and eacer9 exfurit 1207 water 198 April 26, 1922. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Esq. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- I beg to acknowIedge receipt of yours of the 24th and in reply to say that I would like to see you while you are on the Island in May. I could see you here in the office or anywhere you prefer. Itwould probably be better here than at Seal Harbor. Very truly yours. AHL-M 26 Broadway New York June 19, 1922 Dear Mr. . Lynam: Are you doing anything in regard to the purchase of any of the properties in Bar Harber, the titles of which you recently studied? My recollection is that you were to take up first one owned by certain Seal Harbor people, one named Joy I think being among them. This tract I think you regarded as pivotal and important to deal with first. The purpose of this letter is simply to be sure that you are proceeding with the matter and not waiting for further and specific instructions fr on me. Very truly, John S. Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. Jane was the - to ,Lorenam are 100 521 June 24, 1922. Mr. John D. Rock efeller, Jr. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller:- A short time ago I forwarded to your office an abstract of title of the Davis lot, the Wood, Joy and Searls lot, the Witham lot and the Town lot. The Wood lot, the Witham lot and the Town lot all came from one original tract. I am enclosing a copy of the sketch, or plan, inserted in the abstract, the lots being marked as follows: The Wood lot,marked No. 1, is subject to a road on the shore of Witch Hollow Pond. The Witham 10tm marked No. 2, is subject to the incumbrance of a road reserved by Charles Wood in his conveyance to Witham extending over the old wo od road across the southerly part of the lot reserved for the benefit of Lot No. 1. The Davis lot. marked No. 4, is subject to the incumbrance of an ice road and a right to lay and Mr.J.DoR.Jr. -2- 6-24-22 maintain pipes and take water from Witch Hollow Pond. The Town lot, marked No. 3. was conveyed with the idea of its being used for a bridle path and driving road. The deed, however, does not limit its use. It is possible that rights of way may have been acquired across the Witham lot. I have, however, been unable to learn of any. The owners of the Witham lot and the town lot are entitled to access to and from their lots. No rights of way were specifically granted. They, therefore, have a right of way by necessi ty over .the original tract, Lot No. 1, until the neces- sity ceases. These things I have commented upon in the abstract. Charles Wood holds title to Lot No. 1 for the benefit of himself as to one quarter, Thomas Searls one quarter and P. H. Joy as to one-half. Some time ago after a good deal of dis- cussion I got Mr. Wood to agree to sell at the rate of $7200 net for the whole lot and he stated he believed Mr. Searls would sell for the same price. Mr. Joy, however, absolutely refused to even consider that price, wanting and stating that it had never been offered for less than $12,000. Mr.J.D.R.Jr. -3- 6-24-22 I have since discussed the matter with Mr. Joy and have been able to get him to say that he will sell Lot No. 1 at the same rate that Searls and Wood have agreed to, to wit, $7200. for the whole lot, provided he could sell the Witham lot, which he has an option on. supposed to be forty acres, for $2500. The Witham lot must have been sold to Witham for more than that amount for he gave a mort- gage for $2500. to Charles Wood in 1909. I do not believe it is possible to obtain a lower figure than $7200. for the Wood Lot, No. 1, It may be possible to get a lower price for the Witham lot although I have very little hopes of it. Mr. Dorr tells me that he believes the Witham lot necessary for your purposes. If you determine that the property should be now purchased, funds for the purpose should be for- warded me, the deed, I assume, to be taken in the name of Mr. Dorr, he to execute a deed running to you to be held by me as previously. Very truly yours, AHL-M July 10, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockofeller, Jr. Seal Harbor, Maine. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: Some few days ago I wrote you addressed to New York in answer to your inquiry regarding the Wood. Joy and Searls Lot on the Corkscrew Hill Road. I should have stated in the letter that I have no written option and that an early decision should be made as to its purchase because of the uncertainty of Mr. Joy. Very truly yours, AHL-M July 12. 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Seal Harbor, Maine. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: As you know I left Tuesday night for Boston to see an eye specialist and have just returned. He tells me that a cata- ract is forming over the pupil on the left eye and ano ther on the right eye. but not over the pupil. He has given me directions for treatment which he hopes wills top its growth. Itcan not be very serious for he tells me to keep on wit th my work as though nothing had happened and made no further engagement wi th me, except to say that if I were in that locality in the autumn to run in and let him see it. Very truly yours, AHL-M July 14, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller Jr. Seal Harbor Maine Dear Mr. Rockefeller: to confirm our conversation of July 11, I understand you are to pay me for the year ending August 1, 1922 the sum of $10,000, which sum 'is to include my expenses for stenographic help, expenses to and at Ellsworth and on Mt. Desert Island, in fact to be in full for all my services on your matters and general park matters including expenses to that date. That for the year commencing August 1, 1922 you are to pay me a like sun to cover similar services and expenses. I understand that should your work materially cease at any time during the coming year, I am to endeavor to reduce the amount you are to pay me for the remainder of that year by work in other directions. Should there be any occasion to commence suits to perfect titles while no further compensation should be paid me for services, should not I be repaid the Court fees and all actual disbursements made necessary by such suits? I understand also that I am to have a vacation during the winter of two months. July 14, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockofoller Jr. Soal Herbor Maine Dear Mr. Rockofellor: To confirm our conversation of July 11, I understand you are to pay me for the year ending August 1, 1922 the sum of $10,000, which sum is to include my expenses for stonographic help, expenses to and at Elleworth and on Mt. Desort Island, in fact to be in full for all my services on your matters and general park matters including expenses to that date. That for the your commencing August 1, 1922 you are to pay mo a like sum to cover similar services and expenses. I understand that should your work materially coase at any time during the coning year, I am to endeavor to reduce the amount you are to pay mo for the remeinder of that year by work in other directions. Should there be any occasion to commence suits to perfect titles while no further compensation should be paid me for services, should not I be repaid the Court food and all actual disbursements made necessary by such suits? I understand also that I am to have a vacation during the winter of two months. Mr. J. D. R. Jr. -2- 7-14-22 I am not quite sure I understand how much time nor what work I am to devote to work directed by Mr. Dorr beyond the amount required of me by the Park for the sum I receive from it. I assume however that I am to follow his directions in all matters other than with reference to work you designate. Please correct me if I have overlooked or incorrectly stated the matter. AHL/ML Very truly yours, Mr. J. D. R. Jr. -2- 7-14-22 I am not quite sure I understand how much time nor what work I am to devote to work directed by Mr. Dorr beyond the amount required of me by the Park for the sum I receive from it. I assume however that I am to follow his directions in all matters other than with reference to work you designate. Please correct me if I have overlooked or incorrectly stated the matter. AHL/ILL Vory truly yours, January 6, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, JI. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: In accordance with our talk during your last visit here, I have made a par- tial examination of the ownerships of the land between the Corkscrew Hill road and the highway along the shore and enclosing herewith a plan, or illustrative sketch showing such investiga- tions. With reference to the acquisition of these lands, either by gift or by purchase, Mr. Dorr will, I understand, com- munica te with you. Very truly yours, AHL_M May 27, 1922. John D. Rock efeller, Jr.Esq. 26 Broadway New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I have completed and for- warded to Mr. Boulware the abstract offour lots south of the Corkscrew Hill Road comprising all the lots to be examined south of this road, in- cluding the Wood, Searls and Joy Lot. I could work to advantage in taking all four instead of only the Wood Lot. I have begun on the lots on the south slope of Green Mountain and will com- plete them as rapidly as possible. Very truly yours, AHL-M July 15, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Seal Harbor Maine Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I beg to advise you that I have received from your office check for $9,700, for the purchase of Wood, Joy and Searls lot and Witham lot in accordance with your lotter of July 12th, I will take up the matter of the town lot with Mr. Dorr in accordance with your letter. Very truly yours, AHL/ILL July 19, 1922. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Seal Harbor, Maine Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I am enclosing herewith extracts of letters relating to the employment of Mr. Hill as surveyor. Upon receiving the letter of Aug. 1, 1921 enclosing copies of four letters sent Mr. Simpson, I talked with you by telephone regarding Mr. Hill's employment and made at the time the enclosed memorandum which I find attached to the letter. Upon receipt of your letter of Feb. 6, 1922, in answer to the last paragraph I wrote you regarding the surveys on February 9. copy of which is enclosed, which information I gave to Mr. Dorr who wrote you on March 4. a copy of which letter is enclosed. Very truly yours, AHL-M Enclosures The Eyrie Seal Harbor, Maine July 19th, 1922 Dear Mr Lynam: Your letter of July 14th is received. I have already directed my office to sendyou a check for $10,000 to cover your compensation for the year ending July 31st, 1922, as set forth in the first paragraph of your letter. You have correctly stated my understanding of the ar- rangement for the year beginning August 1st, 1922. Unless you prefer otherwise payments for the new year will be made in twelve equal monthly installments at the end of each month, beginning August 31st. I do not know what Court fees and other disbursements in connection with suits to perfect citles would amount to, but if you feel that any such expenses, if involved, should be paid by me in addition to our arrangement, I am willing to abide by your judgment in the matter. That you are to have a two months' vacation in the winter, during which your compensation will continue, is correct. As to the work which you are to do for Mr Dorr beyond that which the Park pays you for, - on the assumption that it would be largely work on boundary lines, on titles to property which it may be desirable to acquire, etc., my disposition would be to have in- cluded as a part of our arrangement any work which Mr Dorr may ask you to do. If the work put upon you this past year, or which Mr Dorr may ask you to do during the coming year, has been, or should be, very different from the above, upon hearing from you in regard thereto I can quickly advise you whether it is such work as I am interested to have included in our arrangement. I feel that you have overworked this past year and want to urge you to work with more moderation and regard for yourself from now on. This is particularly important in view of the trouble which you are having with your eyes, and to check which should be your first concern. With expressions of my complete approval of and satisfac- tion in all the very careful, accurate, painstaking, conscientious work which you have done so acceptably, I am, Very sincerely, John D. Mr A H Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine.