STATE OF NEW JERSEY) COUNTY OF ESSEX ) SS. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT I, Frank A. Dillingham of Millburn, Essex County, New Jersey 9 in consideration of one dollar and other valuable considerations paid by George B. Dorr of Bar Harbor, Hancock County, 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, one undivided half part of a certain lot or parcel of land situated in Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, and bounded and described as follows, to wit:- Beginning at a stake six feet southerly from an Oak tree spotted on the South side and an H marked on said spot and runs from said stake South eighty two degrees and ten minutes East twenty four rods to a Birch tree spotted on the West and South sides; thence South deven degrees and fifty minutes West twenty five rods and seventeen links to a pile of stones on a ledge six feet Northerly from a Cedar tree spotted on the North sides; thence North eighty two degrees and ten minutes West twenty four rods to a Birch tree spotted on the East and North sides; thence North seven degrees and fifty minutes East twenty five rods and seventeen links to the first mentioned bound & contains three acres, and one hundred and thirty six rods, together with a right of way from said lot to the road known as the Break Neck road courses by compass as of October 12, 1882. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforegranted, and bargained premises with all the privileges and appurtenances thereof to him the acid George B. Dones His Heirs and assigns, to their use and behoof forever. STATE OF NEW YORK, ) ) SS.: COUNTY OF NEW YORK, ) FRANK A. DILLINGHAM, being duly sworn, deposes as follows: I am of legal age and a son of George W. Dillingham, formerly of Summit, New Jersey, one of the grantees in deed from Daniel W. Brewer to George W. Dillingham, and William M. Roberts of 1882. Said George W. Dillingham died intestate, a resident of Summit, New Jersey, in December, 1895, leaving him sur- viving his widow, Helena W. Dillingham, his daughters, Lucy Dillingham and Helena Dillinghanj, and myself, being his only heirs at law. Sworn to before me, this ) 13th day of September, 1927) Frank A. Dillingham Raymond E. Cook Notary Public, New York County Clerk's No. 216; Register's No. 8056 My commission Expires March 30, 1928 (Notarial Seal) C 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 I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Grantee to hold as aforesaid; and that I and my Heirs, shall and will WARRANT AND DEFEND the same to the said Grantee, his Heirs and assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said Frank A. Dillingham, and I, Louise G. Dillingham 9 wife of the said Frank A. Dillingham, joining in this deed as Grantor, and relinquishing and conveying my rights by descent and all other rights in the above described premises have hereunto set our hands and seals this Twelfth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in Presence of P. 9. Cook Drank a. Dellighern L.S. R. S. aliver, Ji of Louise G Dellingham L.S. STATE OF NEW JERSEY: a COUNTY OF ESSEX : SS. September 17th 1927. Personally appeared the abovenamed Frank A. Dillingham and Louise G. Dillingham, his wife, and acknowledged the above instrument to betheirfree act and deed. Before me, Notary Public. Essex, State of new Jessy in and for the County KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT I, William M. Roberts of Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, in consideration of one dollar and other valuable considerations paid by George B. Dorr of said Bar Harbor, 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, one undivided half part of a certain lot or parcel of land situated in Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, and bounded and described as follows, to wit:- Beginning at a stake six feet southerly from an Oak tree spotted on the South side and an H marked on said spot and runs from said stake South eighty two degrees and ten minutes East twenty four rods to a Birch tree spotted on the West and South sides; thence South seven degrees and fifty minutes West twenty five rods and seventeen links to a pile of stones on a ledge six feet Northerly from a Cedar tree spotted on the North sides; thence North eighty two degrees and ten minutes West twenty four rods to a Birch tree spotted on the East and North sides; thence North seven degrees and fifty minutes East twenty five rods and seventeen links to the first mentioned bound & contains three acres, and one hundred and thirty six rods, together with a right of way from said lot to the road known as the Break Neck road courses by compass as of October 12, 1882. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforegranted and bargained premises with all the prégileges 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 I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Grantee to hold as aforesaid; and that I and my Heirs, shall and will WARRANT AND DEFEND the same to the said Grantee, his Heirs and assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said William M. Roberts and I, Marian H. Roberts, wife of the said William M. Roberts, joining in this deed as Grantor, and relinquishing and conveying my rights by descent and all other rights in the above described premises have hereunts set our hands and seals this 10th day of Sept. in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in Presence of Tobias R. Raberts (ld) Mariem H. Robert (Ld) STATE OF MAINE. HANCOCK, ss. Sept 10, 1927. Personally appeared the above named William M. Roberts and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed. Before me, Johns L. Ride to Notary Public Justine of the Peace est and st ANXVOO 0.0 1 to Deales stirtual au 1 #adt have 20 we yeda fade of 2003 even vota ea Mor of codesto TRASTAN (Care have Unde add suntage 52076908 Ins syloll what unsance III to Are astets Lother advedult in bloo and I it at antifit Also ent 20 ette all materials st Ban Jan as at saleiot add at addition sedde Lia Des disepes w adidas $ line about spra the and svoda Svo to essy sulf as look to you 0001 are alosa Ins Sectiont eazn American este Dear Defact ,502312 to at (b) millit stickeD.,A casitat (b) JuliDAH revell star to 22.20 ever 101 depart 488 adidas as Seman 07064 site 120 ress ats or or Processing the stoos Las con esolet NO into and off power May 28, 1927. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., 26 Broadway, D New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: In accordance with Miss Adams' letter of May 23rd I am enclosing herewith a rough pencil sketch showing the lands in the vicinity of the pig farm and Half Moon Pond. No. 1. is Half Moon Pond No. 2. is the Snow Lot containing 34 acres for which we paid $2,500. No. 3. is the Morrison-Jones lot containing 50 acres for which we paid $2500. No. 4. is the Bunker lot containing 1 1/3 acres for which we paid $100. No. 5. is the Roberts lot containing 10 acres which cost $500. No. 6. is the Brewer Realty Lotcontaining about 400 acres for which we paid $17,500. No. 7. is the Hagerthy & Spratt lot containing -20 acres for which we paid $425. No. 8. is the Cunningham Lot containing acro s for which we paid $1300. No. 9. is the Rodick Realty Company lot conta ning 140 acres, about. The price on this last lot was included in the purchase of the Ash Mountain lot on the Eastern side of Green Mountain J. D. R. JR. 5/28/27 2 and I have no way of fixing the cost per acre of Lot No. 9. According to the plan Lot No. 9 would contain more than 140 acres but the lines ABC should be carried farther to the East. Very truly yours, October 3, 1927. Mr. Charles 0. Heydt, 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Mr. Heydt: I am enclosing herewith deed from William M. Roberts to Mr. Dorr dated September 10th, 1927 and recorded September 12, 1927 in Volume 614, Page 279 of the Hancock County, Maine, Registry of Deeds, also deed from Frank A. Dillingham to Mr. Dorr dated September 12th, 1927 and recorded September 21, 1927, in Volume 614, Page 332. These deeds each convey one-half of the Half Moon Pond Lot. I em also enclosing copy of deeds to Mr. Rockefeller from Mr. Dorr of this same lot, the original deeds to Mr. Rockefeller being kept by me under the same conditions as previous deeds. Very truly yours, P.S. I am also enclosing affidavit made and signed by Frank A. Dillingham. 26 Broadway New York September 28th, 1927 Dear Mr. Lynam: As requested in your letter of September 26th, I enclose check to your order for $250. to pay for the remaining half of Half Moon Pond Lot bought from Mr. Frank A. Dillingham. very truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Me. September 26, 1927. Mr. Charles 0. Heydt, 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Mr. Heydt: At Mr. Rockefeller's direction, we have purchased the remaining one-half of Half Moon Pond Lot from Mr. Frank A. Dillingham, paying two hundred fifty dollars for the same. As soon as it is convenient will you kindly have your office forward me cheque for this amount. Yours truly, 26 Broadway New York September 23, 1927. Dear Mr. Lynam: At the direction of Mr. Rockefeller, Jr. there is enclosed herewith his check to your order for $500., in lot payment for the undivided half of Half Moon Pond/owned by Mr. W. M. Roberts, to which in your letter of September 10th you advised Mr. Rockefeller you had taken title. Very truly, Non-Address Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. Enc ROUNDS, DILLINGHAM, MEAD & NEAGLE ATTORNEYS AT LAW RALPH S. .ROUNDS FRANK A.DILLINGHAM 165 BROADWAY ROBERT G. MEAD FRANCIS E. .NEAGLE CHARLES S. BULKLEY EUGENE CONGLETON GEORGE M.WOLFSON NEW YORK September 19, 1927. AUGUSTE M. .THIERY PORTO RICO OFFICE SAN JUAN, P. R. DOMINICAN OFFICE SANTO DOMINGO CITY, R.D. Messrs. Lyman & Rodick, Bar Harbor, Maine. Dear Sirs: Herewith, for your information, is copy of letter to Mr. Tobias L. Roberts of this date. Yours very truly, 1 CS. Garley 1 Encl. COPY TO Messrs. LYMAN & RODICK. September 19, 1927. Tobias L. Roberts, Esq., Bar Harbor, Maine. Dear Mr. Roberts: Referring to your letter of August 30th. I send you herewith deed to Mr. Dorr, signed and acknowledged by Mrs. Dillingham and myself, and trust you will find this in order. Also affidavit requested by Messrs. Lyman & Rodick. The foregoing are to be delivered upon receipt of not less than $750., of which $500. is to be for account of Mr. W. Martin Roberts and the balance for my account. I am sending a copy of this letter to Messrs. Lyman & Rodick. Yours very truly, CS. Encls. 26 Broadway New York September 10, 1927 Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. Dear Mr. Lynam: When I talked with Mr. Dillingham last he told me that he had not heard a word from Mr. Roberts since writing that he would accept $250. for his interest in the property in question. He said he would write Mr. Roberts again asking what had happened in regard to the sale of the property and would let me know the result. As I have not heard from him I feel confident that he has had no reply to his inquiry. How ever, I shall see him on Monday morning - he is not in his office today - and if there is anything new will write you again at once. Your's sincerely, September 10, 1927. Mr. George R. Hadlock, Registry of Deeds, Ellsworth, Maine. Dear George: I amenclosing herewi th deed from William M. Roberts to George B. Dorr dated September 10th, 1927. Please have this recorded, charged and returned to me. Very truly, September 10, 1927. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Seal Harbor, Maine. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I have today taken title to the undivided half of Half Moon Pond Lot owned by W. M. Roberts paying the sum of $5001 The deed has been sent to Ellsworth for record. No written authorization has been made so far as I know to your office with reference to this undivided helf. Will you kindly write them asking them to send me $500. for this purpose. Very truly yours, NO.165 BROADWAY NEW YORK September 9, 1927. Messrs. Lynam & Rodick, Bar Harbor, Maine. Dear Sirs: Your letter of September seventh is at hand. I will forward to Mr. Roberts with the deed to Mr. Dorr, my affidavit along the lines suggested by you. Yours very truly, PCS. September 7, 1927. Mr. Frank A. Dillingham, 165 Broadway, New York City Dear Sir: With reference to the tract of land in this town known as the Half Moon Pond Lot title to which I have been examining for Mr. Rockefeller's interests, deed to run to Mr. George B. Dorr, I find that Daniel W. Brewer in 1882 conveyed the property to George W. Dillingham and William M. Roberts. I find no deed from George W. Dillingham and no probate of his estate in this jurisdiction, but I do find that Helena W. dillingham, Lucy Dillingham and Helena Dillingham conveyed the property to you in 1897. Under the law in this state intestate property passes to the heirs of the deceased subject to the possible claims of creditors. In 1897 an act was passed barring all claims of creditors after six years where no administration is had upon the estate within six years from the date of the death of the decedent and no petition for administration is pending. I assume that Mr. Dillingham died prior to 1897 an d that Helena W. Dillingham, Lucy Dillinghan, Helena Dillingham and yourself are the only heirs. I wrote Mr. Thomas M. Debevoise with reference to the matter and he gave me your address suggesting that I write to you regarding the matter. F.A.D. 9/7/27 -2- What I would like to have to accompany the deed, when delivered, is an affidavit from you setting forth the date of the death of George W. Dillingham, that he died intestate and the name of hi3 wife and his children, in which case if the above parties are his only heirs, no probate of the estate is now necessary. Very truly yours, September 7, 1927. Mr. Thomas M. Debevoise, 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Mr. Debevoise: I have today written to Mr. Dillingham with reference to the affidavit referred to in your recent letter. Some time ago Mr. T. L. Roberts, Real Estate Agent, advised me that the Half Moon Pond Lot which was owned one-half by Mr. William M. Roberts and one-half by Mr. Dillingham was for sale at $1,000. We concidered the price too high and offored him $750. which was refised. Later Mr. Rockefeller told me that Mr. Dullingham was willing to accept $250. for his portion although Mr. Roberts was to receive $500. A short time ago, acting upon that assumption although nothing was said to Mr. Roberts with reference to the amount Mr. Dillingham was to receive, I prepared two deeds, one from Mr. Roberts and the other from Mr. Dillingham. Mr. Roberts has not as yet signed his deed and Mr. Dillingham is waiting, I believe, until his wifes return. At about the same time I told Mr. Roberts that I was anxious to get the price of the lot down in order not to fix a high basis for other lands in the vicinity in case we wanted them. He replied that the price of this lot was $1,000. T.M.D. 9/2/27 -2- I am wondering why Mr. W. M. Roberts, after Mr. Dillingham has stated that he was willing to accept $250. making the price $750.. should say that the price of the lot was $1,000. instead of $750. Could you see Mr. Dillingham and ascertain just how the matter now stands. Very truly yours, P.S. I do not want to say anything, like at present to mi Robert Would to get his deed first. 26 Broadway New York August. 31 41924 Dear my information is That me George tr. Dillingham red intestate leaving him surviving his snife, Helena Sr. Dillingham, that Frank A. from charact from his Lucy Helma, awa von, Franka: nother and distris Their intreat in the property in question mile dire day to the con addressing him as follow awarking are affidant such photo you may need - In partners for fresenty years and shall be glad Whare you tell from ,Lal Irusgented Dostage him mn agasnment the information schoolether Perfect Jame 166mm from refund program gag your your you JOLK se August 26, 1927. Mr. Thomas M. Debevoise, 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Mr. Debevoise: We are endeavoring to purchase a lot in the town of Bar Harbor containing a little over three acres known as the Half Moon Pond Lot, conveyed by Daniel W. Brewer to Geo. W. Dillingham and William M. Roberts. Our negotiations have been through Mr. T. L. Roberts, Real Estate Agent. I prepared an abstract of title in 1922 of this lot. At that time I found no deed from Geo. W. Dillingham and no probate of his estate but in 1897 Helena W. Dillingham, Lucy Dillingham and Helena Dillinghan conveyed the property with other lands to Frank A. Dillingham. It is possible that the grantors had a deed from Geo. W. Dillingham or it may be that he has deceased and they are his heirs. In 1917 an act was passed, Sec. 13 of Chap. 134, barring all claims of creditors after six years. The Section is as follows: 17 Where no administration is had upon the estate of a deceased person within six years from the date of death of said decedent and no petition for administration is pending, all actions upon any claims against said decedent shall be barred." T.M.D. 8/26/27 -2- Mr. Rockefeller tells me you know the family and could give me what information I need. If the above parties were the heirs of Mr. Dillingham he having died prior to 1897, I can see no necessity of having the estate probated here. Very truly yours, 26 Broadway New York August 5th 1927 Dear Mr Lynam: Mr Rockefeller has asked what the si tuation is with regard to the Half Moon Pond matter. Will you please advise him ? Very truly, Mr A H Lynam Bar Harbor, Maine. 26 Broadway New York May 23, 1927 Dear Mr. Lynam: Mr. Rockefeller, Jr. would be glad to have you send him at your convenience from your records the prices which he has paid during past years for various lands in the vicinity of the pig farm and Half Moon Pond, so that he may have a basis for the consideration of the present situation. Very truly, Am Adams Mr. A.H.Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine May 17, 1927. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: Answering your inquiry as to the owners of the Half Moon Pond Lot I beg to say that at the time I examined the by title to his lot in 1922 it was owned in common with William M. Roberts and George W. Dillingham of New York. In 1897 Helena W. Dillingham, Lucy Dillingham and Helena Dillingham conveyed all their interest in the property to Frank A. Dillingham of Summit, New Jersey. I did not find any probate of the estate of George W. Dillingham. I assumed however that he must have deceased and the heirs conveyed to Frank A. Dillingham. Yours truly, 26 Broadway New York April 19, 1927. Dear Mr. Lynam: Mr. Rockefeller, Jr. asks me to say, in reply to your letter of April 14th, that he thinks you are wise in letting the question of the Half Moon Pond lot rest, since the price asked is clearly out of proportion to anything he has paid heretofore. Very truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. April 14, 1927. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Mr Heydt: I have today seen Mr. T. L. Roberts who is a Real Estate agent and is acting for Mr. W. M. Roberts in the sale of the Half Moon Pond Lot. He tells me that Mr. Roberts feels that he can get $500. for his half and of course that influences the owner of the other half, so that the property cannot at the present time be bought for less than $1,000. The deed recites the lot as containing 3 acres and 136 rods with a right of way to the Breakneck Road. The acreage mayinclude the water as well as the land. We paid $50. an acre for the Mildred Morrison or Jones Lot which is a short distance from this, $71. an acre for the Snow Lot, both these lots bordering on the Breakneck Road. I do not believe anyone will pay $1,000. for the lot. Eventually I think you will need it if you continue the horse road toward Hulls Cove but it seems to me that it could be bought as well later as now and at a price as satisfactory. of course there is a possi- bility of their raising their price, but I cannot imagine anyone other then you having any interest in acquiring the lot. I talked with Mr. Ralston about this and he feels the same way. The Lot probably should be acquired before it becomes known that any road will go through or near it. The other owner at the time I examined the property in 1922 was Frank A. Dillingham of New York. .D.R. 4/14/27 2 It is, as you say, desirable not to set high prices for property in this vicinity because of the pieces which we have not yet bought owned by the man who bought them to raise pigs upon, the price for which was according to my recollection, much less than is now being asked for the Half Moon Lot. Very truly yours, April 6g 1927. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: The Half Moon property is owned by Mr. Roberts. I have been to him, discussed the matter and felt it wise to offer him the $750.00 which I did. He is considering the matter and is to advise me later. The Pest House lot is owned by the Town of Bar Harbor. At the last town meeting the town authorized the selectmen to sell it. There are a number of people who want to buy it. The selectmen feel that the interests of the town would be best served by letting me have it. They feel however that as officers of the town they should sell it for the highest fair price they can get, not allowing any holdups. I. am quite sure that the property will bring more than five hundred dollars. There is a building upon it that may be the means of bringing the price up. It is possible that we could buy the land and let the town sell the building to someone else to be removed at once. Very truly yours, JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER ORMOND BEACH FLORIDA March 29, 1927 Dear Mr. Lynam: Your letter of March 24th is received, also the colored map of which you kindly sent me a copy. I think it is desirable that I should buy both the Pest House property and Half Moon Pond and the property surrounding it, owned by Mr. Roberts. I author- ize you to buy these two pieces at the best prices you can obtain, assuming that the Pest House will not be much above $500, if any, and the Roberts land can probably be bought for something less than $1,000. This latter property is quite inaccessible and will have little if any market value. Therefore I should think an offer of perhaps $600 or $750. might buy it. Again, it is desirable not to set high prices for property in this vicinity, for there is still the pieces owned by the man who bought it to raise pigs on which we have not yet bought. I am leaving for New York on Thursday of this week, and hope to go to Maine the latter part of April as usual. Very truly, John Mr. A.H.Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. 26 Broadway New York May 7th, 1927. Dear Mr. Lynam: This is to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of May 5th enclosing deed in Mr. Dorr's name covering the purchase of the Pest House Lot, same having been recorded in Volume 608, Page 564 of the Hancock County Registry of Deeds; also deed from Mr. Dorr to Mr. Rockefeller dated April 25, 1927. Very truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. May 5, 1927. Mr. Charles 0. Heydt, 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Mr. Heydt: I have concluded the purchase of the Pest House Lot taking the deed in Mr. Dorr's name as usual. This deed has been recorded in Volum 608, Page 564 of the Registry of Deeds for this county, Mr. Dorr has executed a deed running to Mr. Rockefeller which is placed with the others to be held under the same conditions. I am enclosing herewith the deed to Mr. Dorr and copy of deed from Mr. Dorr. Yours very truly, March 24, 1927. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.. Ormond Beach, Florida Dear Mr. Rockefeller: Mr. Dorr for use in Washington, got us to prepare a chart showing the Reservations lands and the Park lands shown in pink and yellow. We have taken a copy of the plan, which I am forwarding you under separate cover, and added in green, the land you have purchased. At the last annual town meeting the town voted to sell the Pest House for not less that the amount it was inventoried for, which I understand was $500.00. They may be able to get more than $500.00 for it. It is North of the Eagle Lake Road just opposite Mr. Rich's Camp containing 1/2 acre with a right of way to the Eagle Lake Road. It is shown in Black on the plan referred to. You own land all around it and I should think it important that you have this piece. It has a fairly good building upon it, Mr. T. L. Roberts spoke to Mr. Hill and also to me stating that the Half Moon Pond, the land surrounding it and the right of way to the Break Neck Road is now for sale. It is owned by Mr. W. M. Roberts and by a man by the name of Dillingham who lives in New York. I understand there is about three acres. They want $1,000.00. Any road in this section connecting with the horse road will probably either touch or go very close to this lot. You will J .R. 3/21/27/2 notice by the plan that this is shown in black and that you own land all around it. Yours very truly, First Ben Amp d with has J-Sint - Wallin clian Mem Pond April 8, 1927. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I am enclosing herewith notice of sale of the Pest House Lot by the selectmen of the Town asking that bids be filed not later than 5 P. M. April 14th. I wrote you on April 6th suggesting that it might be advis- able to purchase the land and allow others to purchase the building and move it. The building could be torn down and moved but not moved otherwise. Yours very truly, April 15, 1927. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., 26 Broadway, New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I yesterday morning went over to Seal Harbor and consulted Mr. Ralston with reference to the Pest House Lot. I told him that the Chairman of the Board of Municipal Officers told me there were three people interested in the property in fact the chairman went to the property with one of them. Mr. Ralston thought we should make an offer 6f $650. but after a full discussion it was left that I was to see what I could learn here and then make the offer between $600. and $650. I again discussed the matter with the Chairman of the Board a d. he frankly stated that he wanted us to have the property and advised me to offer $650. I therefore made the offer at $650. No other bids were put in. Just why I am at a loss to know. The bid was therefore accepted. Will you therefore have your office forward me check for the amount $650.00 that I may close the transaction. Very truly yours, 26 Broadway New York April 11, 1927. Dear Mr. Lynam: Your letters of April 6th and 8th are received. I note you have offered Roberts $750 for his land, and that you think the Pest House property will bring more than $500. Your idea of sel- ling the house and moving it off seems to me a good one, but your second letter indicates that this is impossible, I presume either because it is too old to move or it would cost too much to move it. The house would bring very little if torn down. It seems to me desirable that we should buy this property. to you I think I shall have to leave itsto do what you think is best to accomplish that end, and authorize you to make the purchase on the best terms possible. Mr. Ralston may be able to be helpful to you in conference if you care to talk with him about the matter. I have not thus far mentioned it to him. Very sincerely, John D contification Mr. .H.Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. 26 Broadway New York April 19th 1927 Dear Mr Lynam: At Mr Rockefeller's direction there is enclosed herewith check to your order as Agent for $650. , to cover purchase price of the Pest House Lot, as per your letter of April 15th. We understand the house is a two-story frame building, on about an acre of ground, at Eagle Lake. Can you give us the exact size of the plot and any information as to condition, etc of the property, which might be help- ful for record purposes ? Very truly, Mr A H Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. 26 Broadway New York October 7th, 1927. Dear Mr. Lynam: This is to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of October 3rd enclosing the following documents: 1. Deed from William M. Roberts to George B. Dorr dated September 10th, 1927 and recorded September 12, 1927 in Volume 614, Page 279 of the Hancock C ounty, Maine Registry of Deeds. 2. Also copy of deed to Mr. Rockefeller from George B. Dorr covering the above lot, the original of which you are holding. 3. Deed from Frank A. Dillingham to George B. Dorr dated September 12, 1927 and recorded September 21, 1927, in volume 614, Page 332. 4. Also copy of deed to Mr. Rockefeller from George B. Dorr covering the above lot, the original of which you are holding. 5. Affidavit made and signed by Frank A. Dillingham to the effect that George W. Dillingham died intestate. The deeds above referred to each convey a half interest in the Half Moon Pond Lot. Very truly Charler G. Hyde Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbof, Me. Stalf moon Pand hat see letter march 24,1 27 Best House hat in file: