Person/Organization: Westbrook, Thomas
Item 25387
Thomas Westbrook letter to William Pepperrell about ship masts, York, 1734
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1734 Location: York; Kittery Media: Ink on paper
Item 22527
Samuel Waldo request for meeting, 1742
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1742 Location: Boston; Kittery Media: Ink on paper
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Britain was especially interested in occupying Maine during the Colonial era to take advantage of the timber resources. The tall, straight, old growth white pines were perfect for ships' masts to help supply the growing Royal Navy.
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