Silhouette of Samuel Freeman (1743-1831)
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Samuel Freeman (1743-1831) was a prominent citizen of Portland, Maine during the 18th and 19th centuries. He was instrumental in founding the first public library in Portland (then Falmouth), Maine, served in the judiciary system as judge and clerk, as well as held the post of the first postmaster of Portland, in 1775.
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- Title: Silhouette of Samuel Freeman (1743-1831)
- Subject Date: circa 1780
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Paper
- Dimensions (cm): 17 x 12
- Local Code: SC8
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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Libraries--Maine--Portland
Silhouettes
Freeman, Samuel (1743-1831)--Portraits
Courts--Maine--Portland
Postal service employees--Maine--Portland
Postmasters--Maine--Portland
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