KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, Nellie O. Savage of Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, in consideration of one dollar and other valuable considerations paid by Hattie B. Taylor of said Bar Harbor, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby REMISE, RELEASE, BARGAIN, SELL AND CONVEY, and forever QUIT-CLAIM unto the said Hattie B. Taylor her heirs and assigns forever, a certain lot or parcel of land situated at Otter Creek in said Town of Bar Harbor and bounded and described as follows: "Beginning at a cedar stake, the southeast corner of lot No. 85, of the allotment of the lands of the Bingham Estate in Eden aforesaid conveyed to Timothy Smallidge; thence along the south line of said lot West one hundred twenty six perches to a birch; thence along line of land conveyed to Gilmore and Brewer South eighty six perches to a cedar stake; thence along the north line of lot No. 87 conveyed to Gilmore and Brewer aforesaid one hundred forty perches; y thence along the west line of lot No. 83, conveyed to Samuel Hadley and the west line of No. 84 conveyed to Thomas H. Smallidge North nine degrees West eighty-seven perches to the place of beginning containing seventy-one and one fourth acres more or less. Excepting and reserving from the above con- veyance, the following conveyances from the said Frederick A. Stanley, to wit:- 1st. To Sam'l J. Walls by deed dated Dec. 21, 1874, recorded in Hancock Registry of Deeds, Vol. 183, Page 284, containing two acres; 2nd. To Wilbert W. Stanley, deed dated Jan. 26, 1877, recorded in said Registry, Vol. 155, Page 425, containing ten acres; 3d. To Margaret E. Stanley, deed dated July 24, 1879, recorded in said Registry, Vol. 164, Page 451, containing seven acres; 4th. To George H. Homans, deed dated May 31, 1882, recorded in said Registry Vol. 182, Page 473, containing three fourths of an acre, and reserving also, the Cemetery Lot as fenced on Oct. 20th, 1886, and a right of way, the exact width of said Cemetery to the town road. Hereby meaning and intending to convey all the premises conveyed to Frederick A. Stanley by William Bingham Clymer, and Charles Willing, by deed dated January 20th, 1873, and recorded in said Registry of Deeds, Vol. 143, Page 476, subject to the above reservations. And being also the same premises conveyed by Frederick A. Stanley under the 1st description in his deed to Samuel K. Whiting dated Oct. 20 th, 1886, and recorded Oct. 21st, 1886, in Book 208, Page 450, of said Registry, to which deed and the record thereof reference is hereby expressly made. Excepting, however, the Cemetery and right of way reserved in the 2nd. description of said deed from Stanley to Whiting. The lot hereinabove conveyed contains forty and one half (401) acres, more or less.' IT Together with the buildings upon said conveyed lot excepting a stable owned by Arthur Louis Taylor and workshop owned by Elmer Hagerthy and a small house occupied by Mrs. Eva McKay. The purpose and intent of this deed is to cancel and discharge a certain mortgage and bond given by the said Hattie B. Taylor to me the said Nellie 0. Savage, both dated December12, 1925 and recorded in the Hancock County Registry of Deeds respectively in Vol. 598, Page 322 and Vol. 598, Page 321. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforegranted and bargained premises with all the privileges and appurtenances thereof to her, the said Hattie B. Taylor, her heirs and assigns, to their use and behoof forever. IN WI TNESS WHEREOF I, the said Nellie 0. Savage, being unmarried have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in presence of a H. Anna STATE OF MAINE. HANCOCK, SS. December 4th 1926. Personally appeared the above named Nellie 0. Savage and acknowledged the above instrument to be her free act and deed, Before me, him a No Vary Public. RELEASE DEED From NELLIE O. SAVAGE To HATTIE B. TAYLOR Dated December 4th, 1926 Recorded STATE OF MAINE HANCOCK 69. REGISTRY OF DEED& Received Dec 4 1926 at 3 b 25 E P. M., and Recorde Book 605 Fage 560 ATTREST Neorge HR. Hadlock C B, Pattern & Attornegs at Kam Bar Harbor. Matne Tuttle Law Print. Publishers, Kutland, VL KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I Raymond W.Tibbetts , Guardian of Winifred A.Tibbetts , E minor, of Boston, Massachusetts, having on the I7th. day of August A.D.I926, obtained a license from the Honorable Bertrand E.Clark , Judge of the Probate Court for the County of Hancock State of Maine, to sell and convey at private sale certain real estate of said minor, and having agreeable to the order of Court given due notice upon the petition for said license to make such sale and having given the bond required by law ; (now therefore I Raymond W.Tibbetts as Guardian aforesaid , and by virtue of the authority in me vested as aforesaid and in consideration of one dollar and other valuable considerations paid by Hattie B. Taylor of Bar Harbor , in the County of Hancock and State of Maine , the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged , do hereby sell and convey unto the said Hattie B.Taylor and her heirs and assigns forever, and undivided one ninth (I/9) of a certain lot or parcel of land in the town of Bar Harbor ( formerly the town of Eden) in the County of Hancock and State of Maine, and bounded and described as follows to wit;- Beginning at a cedar stake, the soutleast corner of lot No.85, of the allotment of the lands of the Bingham estate in Eden aforesaid conveyed to Timothy Smallidge , thence along the south line of said lot west one hundred twenty-six perches to a birch, thence along the line of land conveyed to Gilmore & Brewer , south eighty-six perches to a cedar stake, thence along the north line of lot No.87 conveyed to Gilmore & Brewer aforesaid one hundred forty perches, thence along the west line of No. 83, conveyed to Samuel Hadley, and the west line of No.84, conveyed to Thomas Smallidge , north nine degrees west eighty seven perches to the place of beginning containing seventy one and one fourth acres more or less. Excepting and reserving from the above conveyance the following conveyances made by Frederick A.Stanley to wit; Ist. to Samuel J.Wells by deed dated Dee 21st. I874 recorded in Hancock County Maine Registry of Deeds Vol. I83. Page 284, containing two acres 2nd. to Wilbert W. Stanley by deed dated January 26th. I877, recorded in said Registry Vol. I55, Page 425, containing ten acres 3a. to Margaret E. Stanley by deed dated July 24, 1879 recorded in said Registry Vol. I64, Page 45I, containing seven acres. 4th. to George H. Homans by deed dated May 31st. 1882, recorded in said Registry Vol.182, Page 473, containing three fourths of an acre and reserving also the cemetery lot as fenced on Oct 22, 1886, and a right of way the exact width of said Cemetery to the town road. being and undivided one ninth of the premises conveyed to Frederick A. Stanley by William Bingham Clymer and Chas. Willing by deed dated January 20th. 1873, and recorded in said Registry Vol. I43, Page 476, said lot subject to the above reservations and contains forty and one half acres, also the buildings thereon. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforegranted premise , with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging , to the said Hattie B. Taylor and her heirs and assigns forever. And I the said Raymond W. Tibbetts , in my capacity as Guardian afore- said , do covenant to and with the said Hattie b.Taylor her heirs and and assigns , that I have in all things observed the rules and directions of law in obtaining license and giving bond and selling said real estate, and have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same in manner aforesaid. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Raymond W,Tibbetts, in my said capacity as Guardian aforesaid have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day of Sept- ember in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six. Signed and delivered in the Sealed of presence Guardian as aforesaid. State of Massachusette County of Duffack SS. sept Dether129 A.D.I926. Then personally appeared the above named Raymond W. Tibbetts, Guardian aforesaid and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and in his said capacity , before me, NOTARY PUBLIC OF 1930 Winisted Guardian m Tibbetts by to Hatter B Taylor STATE OF MAINE. HANCOCK ss, REGISTRY OE DEEDS Received nov 9, 1426 at 11,615 m a. M., and Recorded Book 605 Rage 370 ATTEST George Rtladlock Register charge OFFICE itter OF 6 GEO. R FULLER AT LAW HARBOR Kara 9-1155-X-126 KNOW ALL NET BY THESE PRESENTS: That I, Hattie B. Taylor of Bar Harbor, Hamook County, State of Maine in consideration of one dollar and other valuable considerations paid by George B. Dorr of Bar Harbor, Haneook County, State of Maine the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, bargain sell and convey, unto the said George B. Dorr, his heirs and assigns forever. A certain lot or parcel of land situated at Otter Creek in said Town of Bar Harbor and bounded and described as follows: "Beginning at a cedar stake, the southeast corner of lot No. 85 of the allotment of the lands of the Bingham Estate in Eden aforesaid conveyed to Timothy Smallidge; thenee along the south line of said lot West one hundred twenty six perches to a birch; thance along line of land conveyed to Gilmore and Brewer South eighty six perohes to a cedar stake; thenee al ong the north line of lot No. 87 conveyed to Gilmore and Brower aforesaid one hundred forty perches; thence along the west line of lot No. 83, conveyed to Samuel Hadley and the west line of No. 84 conveyed to Thomas H. Smallidge North Wine degrees West eighty-seven pe rches to the place of beginning containing seventy-one and one fourth acres more or 1053. Excepting and reserving from the above o on- veyanoe, the following conveyances from the said Frederick A. Stanley, to wit:- let. To San'1 J. Walls by deed dated Dec. 21, 1874, recorded in Hancock Registry of Deeds, Vol. 183, Page 284, containing two acres; 2nd. To Wildert W. Stanley. deed dated Jan. 26, 1877, recorded in said Registry, Vol. 155. Page 425, containing ten acros; 3d. To Margaret E. Stanley, deed dated July 24, 1879, recorded in said Registry, Vol. 164, Page 451, containing woven acres; 4th. To George H. Homans, deed dated May 31, 1882, recorded in said Registry Vol. 182, Page 473, containing three fourths of an acre. and reserving also, the Cemetery Lot as fenced on Oot. 20th. 1886, and a right of way, the exect width ct said Cemetery to the town road. Hereby meaning and intending to convey all the premines conveyed to Frederick A. Stanley by William Binghom Clymer, and Charles willing, by deed duted January 20th. 1873, and recorded in said Registry of Deeds, Vol. 143, Page 476, subject to the above reservations. And being also the same premises conveyed by Frederick A. Stanley under the lst.description in his deed to Samuel K. Whiting dated Oct. 20th. 1886. and recorded Oct. 21st. 1886, in Book 208, Page 450, of said Registry. to which dee& and the record thereof reference is hereby expressly made. Excepting, however, the Cemetery and right of way reserved in the 2nd. description of said deed from Stanley to Whiting. The lot hereinabove conveyed contains forty and one half (40}) acres, more or less. " Together wi th the buildings upon said conveyed lot excepting a stable owned by Arthur Louis Taylor and workshop owned by Elmer Hagerthy and a small house occupied by Mrs. Eva HoKay. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforegranted and hargained premises with all the privileges and appurtenances thereof to him, the said George B. Dorr, his Heirs and Assigns, to their use and behoof forever. AND I do COVENANT with the said Grantee, his Heirs and Assigns, that I am lawfully seized in fee of the premises; that they are free of all incumbrances; that by have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Grantee to hold as aforesaid; and that I and my Holes, shall and will warrant and defend the same to the said Grantee, his Heirs and addigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Hattie B. Taylor and I, Lewis Taylor husband of the said Hattie B. Taylor joining in this deed as Grantor, and relinguishing and conveying my rights by descent and all my other other rights in the above described promises have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty six. Signed, sealed and Delivered in presence of John E Stanley Lillian Stanley fleal STATE OF MAINE Haneook, as. December 4 the 1926. Perso nally appeared the above named Hattie B. Taylor and acknowledged the above instrument to be her free act and deed. Before me, thategial) Notary Public. heal Hattie to B Tylon Henge Bhlown December 4to, 1926 Red lleo 4, 1926 Val, 605,561 after leuch. maine no 23, 1926 mo. starry Lynam Bar Itarbor, me, Dear Sir : We received the paper from me. Fulled to day, and mo Taylor of I have signed the deed Ro every thing is all ready if mw. Rockefelled still wants the place. I told mr. Laylor that you said you would make out a paper to the effect that we wouldn't have to pay any rent, and that we could leave in may The wants permission to cut what word me need ste cut some last winter and cleared away all hush; so it would look meat. l remain yours Truly, stathe R. Taylor. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, Rajmond W. Tibbetts, Guardian of Winifred M. Tibbetts, a minor, of Boston, Massachusetts, having on the 17th day of August A.D. 1926, obtained a license from the Honorable Bartrand E. Clark, Judge of the Probate Court for the County of Hanoock, State of Maine, to sell and convey at private sale certain real estate of said minor, and having agreeable to the order of Court given due notice up on the petition for said license to make such sale and having given the bond required by law; now therefore I Raymond W. Tibbetts as Guardian afore- said, and by virtue of the authority in me vested as afore- said and in consideration of one dollar and other valuable con- siderations paid by Hattie B. Taylor of Bar Harbor, inthe County of Hancock and State of Maine, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby sell and convey unto the sa id Hattie B. Taylor and her heirs and assigns forever, and undivided one ninth (1/9) of a certain lot or paroel of land in the town of Bar Harbor (formerly the town of Eden) in the County of Hancock and State of Maine, and bounded and described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a oedar stake, the southeast corner of lot No. 85, of the allotment of the lands of the Bingham estate in Eden aforesaid, conveyed to Timothy Smallidge, thence along the south line of said lot west one hundred twenty-six perches to a birch, thence along the line of land conveyed to Gilmore & Brewer, south eighty-six perches to a oedar stake, thenoe along the north line of lot No. 87 conveyed to Gilmore & Brewer aforesaid one hundred forty perches, theno& along the west line of No. 83, conveyed to Samuel Hadley, and the west line of No. 84, conveyed to Thomas Smallidge, north nine degrees west eighty seven perches to the place of beginning, containing seventy one and one fourth acres more or less. Excepting and reserving from the above conveyance the following conveyances made by Frederick A. Stanley to wit; 1st. to Samuel J. Walls by deed dated Dec. 21st 1874 recorded in Hancook County Maine Registry of Deeds Vol. 183, Page 284, con- taining two a cres. 2nd. to Wilbert W. Stanley by deed dated January 26th. 1877, recorded in said Registry Vol. 155, Page 425, containing ten acres. 3d. to Margaret E. Stanley by deed dated July 24, 1879 recorded in said Registry Vol. 164, Page 451, con- taining seven acres. 4th. to George H. Homans by deed dated May 31st. 1882, recorded in said Registry Vol. 182, Page 473, contain- ing three fourths of an aore and reserving also the demetry lot as fenced on Oct. 22, 1886, and a right of way the exact width of said Cemetery to the town road, being andundivided one ninth of the premises conveyed to Frederick A. Stanley by William Bingham Clymer and Chas. Willing by daed dated January 20th. 1873, and recorded in said Registry Vol. 143, Page 476, said lot subject to the above reservations and contains forty and one half acres, also the buildings there on. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforegranted premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, to the said Hattie B. Taylor and her heirs and assigns forever. And I the said Raymond W. Tibbetts, in my capacity as Guardian aforesaid, do oovenant to and with the said Hattie B. Taylor her heirs and assigns, that I have in all things observed the rules and directions of law in obtaining license and giving bond and selling C said real estate, and have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same in manner a forepaid. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Raymond W. Tibbetts, in my said capacity as Guardian aforesaid ha } hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day of September nn the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of George O. Brett Raymond W. Tibbetts Guardian as aforesaid (L.S.) State of Massao busetts County of Suffolk ss. October 29, A.D. 1926 Then personally appeared the above named Raymond W. Tibbetts, Guardian aforesaid and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and in his said capacity, before me, Herbert L. Crowley Notary Public Comm expires 1930. Recorded Hancock County, Registry November 9, 1926, Book 605, Page 370. 26 Broadway New York December 2, 1926. Dear Mr. Lynam: Mr. Rockefeller has received your letter of November 26 and at his direction there is enclosed herewith check to the order of Hattie B. Taylor for $3,000 in payment of the lot at Otter Creek known as the Davis lot. Regarding the desired permission to cut wood for the winter on this property, Mr. Rockefeller suggests that you confer with Mr. Ralston and do what you and he agree. He thinks, however, that if you do allow the Taylors to cut some wood, the exact amount should be stipulated and the matter not left indefinitely as to "what wood they need for the winter." Very truly, Arm Adams Mr. to H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. January 3, 1927 Mr. Charles 0. Reydt 26 Broadway Now York, No Y. Dear Mr. Heydt: hot Answering yours of the 29th with reference to the Taylor house I beg to say that it is occupied but without ronter. The agreement for purchase was that the soller should retain possess- for until spring. Vory truly yours, January 6, 1927. Mr. Charles'C. Heydt, 26 Broedwayk Now York City Dear Mr. Heydt: I am enclosing herowith for your files the policy and receipt od insurance bill on the Faylor proporty at otter Creek. Yours very truly, 26 Broadway New York January 5th, 1927. Dear Mr. Lynam: Answering your letter of January 3rd with reference to the Raylor house, notwithstanding the fact that the seller is allowed to retain possession of the house until spring, I think it would be advisable for you to insure the house for a reasonable amount as suggested in your letter of December 22nd. Very truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. 26 Broadway New York January 10th, 1927. Dear Sir: On behalf of Mr. Charles O. Heydt, I acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your letter of January 6th enclosing for our files the policy and receipted insurance bill on the Taylor property at Otter Creek. Very truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Me. 26 Broadway New York 74- Taylor M- March 8th, 1929. Dear Mr.Rodick: So far as I can learn insurance policy 6859870 of the London Insurance Company in the amount of Dec $1,000. expired on January 21st, 1929. It covers the Taylor property at Otter Creek. If this building is still in existence, will you not kindly see that the insurance is renewed. Very truly, Mr. S.B.Rodick, Bar Harbor, Me. Jaylor larch 19, 1989. Mr. Charles 0. Hey t 26 Broadway, New York, N.Y. Dear "r. Hoyit: Replying to your letter regarding 1 nurence Off the Taylor Tro crty at Otter Greek I wish to otato that the insurance agent's records show that the policy does not expire until December 21st, 1.29 inetead of 21st, 1929. Very truly yours, Sept. 13,1930. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Seal Harbor, Maine. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: The Savage lot, or as it is now known the Taylor lot, at Otter Creek contains forty and one-half acres, was taxed this year at $33.71. We paid $3,000. for the entire lot with the buildings. Yours very truly, December 4, 1926. Mrs. Hattic B. Taylor, Otter Creek, Moine. Dear Mrs. Taylor: The purchaser of your property at Utter Crock has authorized me to agree with you that you may occupy the property until May 1, 1927 without aymont of rent. I cannot agree that you cut what wood you need during your occupancy but I will consult with Mr. Ralston and if he is willing WO will 3 ecify the exact amount and where it shall be cut. Yours very truly, December 11, 1926. Mr. Charlos 0. Heydt, 26 Broadway, Now York City Dear Mr. Hoyut: I have taken title to the Taylor property at Otter Creek. Prior to taking title I ascertained that all taxes were paid on the property, that the bond and mortgage from liattic B. Taylor to Nollie 0. Savage were released. I have also had Mr. Dorr execute a deed to Mr. Rockofeller which I am holding in my files under the same conditions and terms as the others. I am enclosing herewith the dood from Mrs. Taylor to Lr. Dorr recordo in the Registry of Doods in Book 605L Page 561. I am also enclosing herewith a copy of the deod executed by Mr. Dorr and a copy of the deed from the Guardian of Winifred M. Tibbetts to ltrs. Taylor. Yours very truly, December 22, 1926. Mr. Charles 0. Hoydt, 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Mr. Heyut: In taking over the Taylor proporty I found that the house was insured for $1,500. I think this is too much so I have had it insured for $1,000., the promium being $21.20 for three years. If you wish the insurance kept kindly forward me the premium and oblige, Yours very truly, 26 Broadway New York December 15th, 1926. Dear Mr. Lynam; This is to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of December 11th enclosing deed from Mrs. Hattie B. Taylor to Mr. George B. Dorr which has been recorded in the Hanoock County Registry of Deeds in Book 605, Page 561; also copy of & deed from Mr. Dorr to Mr. Rockefeller for the same property, and a copy of the deed from the Guardian of Winifred M. Tibbetts to Mrs. Taylor. Very truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Me. 26 Broadway New York December 29th, 1926 Dear Mr. Lynam: Answering your letter of December 22nd regarding the house on the Taylor property, I think it desirable to keep the house insured as you suggest, and am enclosing check to your order for $21.20 to cover the premium thereon. With cordial regards, I am, Very truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Me. (Enc.) of In the house rented If so for what rental ? Cans October 16, 1926 Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Seal Harbor, Majine Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I have completed the abstract of the Davis lot at Otter Creek. the lot that Mr. Ralston bargained for with Hattie B. Taylor. There is reserved from this lot a cemetery, and right of way, the full width of the cemetery, to the road. In 1925 the Savages gave a mortgage to Ida B. Davis for one thousand dollars and Mrs. Taylor gave a mortgage and bond of eight-ninths securing twenty five hundred dollars to Mrs. Savage. This mortgage and bond was for the maintenance of Mrs. Savage. In taking title of course these two mortgages and bond will be discharged. There is, however, the following difficulty. Thomas R. Savage died only a short time ago and no administration has been had upon his estate. The effect of this is to leave the lot in question subject to the possible claims of creditors in case of a deficiency of personal assets. Claims of creditors are barred in twelve months after probate proceedings have been commenced. If no probate proceedings are started claims of creditors are not barred until after six years. Mrs. Savage tells me that her J.D.R. 10/16/26 /2 husband had very few debts and that they have all been paid. of course there is no certainty without probate. This defect affects only one half of the property, the other half being owned absolutely by Mrs. Savage. Upon the death of Mr. Savage his undivided half passed to his widow and children, one-ninth of which passed to Hazel W. Tibbetts, who died two or three years ago. No administration has been had upon her estate and her interest is in the same situation as the interest of Mr. Savage. lire. Tibhetts left & husband and a ninor child as her heirs. The husband has petitioned the probate court for license to sell the minure interest to Mrs. Taylor. It is possible that Mrs. Tibbetts and Mr. Savage have left no debts outstanding. There is no certainty of this however. Are you willing to take title and take the chances as to these two matters? Mr. Ralston tells me that there are some domestic troubles between Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and that Mr. Taylor intimates that he may not execute a deed. In view of the foregoing Mr. Ralston agreed with me that it would not be well to press for an option with a payment down. I am today sending the completed abstract to Mr. Heydt. Your & very truly, October 16, 1926 Mr. John D. Rookefeller, Jr. Seal Harbor, Maine Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I have just had another interview with Mrs. Taylor and she says that she thinks her husband will sign the deed wi thout any trouble if T could arrange for them to r email n on the property this winter. I told her that I had no doubt but that they could occupy the property through the winter without payment of rent. Yours very truly, 26 Broadway New York October 23rd, 1926. Dear Mr. Lynam: As requested in your letter of October 21st, I return herewith the abstract of the land at Otter Creek which you prepared in connection with the Davis lot. Very truly, Mr.A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Me. October 22, 1926. Mr. John D. Rookefeller Jr. Foal Herbor, Maine. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I prepared the deed from Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and took it to them for execution. Mrs. Taylor now tolls me that her husband will not sign. He claims that three thousand dollars is not enough for the property. I should imagine that he thinks that you will pay more. Mru. Taylor said that there was nothing she could do. That she would have to withdraw her offer. I explained to her that the offer was made to Mr. Ralston and that she would have to discuss it with him upon his return. Very truly yours, AHL.:NS November 26, 1926. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: A short time ago Mrs. Taylor came to me and said that she thought her husband would sign the deed transferring the Otter Creek lot, otherwise known as the Davis lot. I gave her the deed to have signed but told her that I was not sure whether we wanted to purchase the property now but that if she would have it signed and notify me that everything was ready I uld ascertain. She now advises me that the deed has been signed. In addition to the things they desired originally they now want permission to out what wood they need for the winter. I should think it would be well to purchase the property but I have some hesitancy about recommending allowing them to out their winters wood. If you wish no to take title will you kindly let me know and have the purchase price forwarded to me. I am enclosing herewith a copy of Mrs. Taylor's letter. Very truly yours, December B, 1926 Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: Last Saturday I took titlo to the Taylor Otter Creek land and recorded the deeds. As soon as they are returned from the Registry I will have Mr. Dorr exocute the deed to you to be hold under the same conditions as the similar deeds in my possession are held. Yours very truly,