Charlotte was visiting Chebeague Island, one of two hundred islands in Casco Bay, 10 miles northeast of Portland.
Since the late 19th century, the area was a popular spot for people of New England who wanted to embrace more simple or rustic living during the summer.
Chebeague can be reached only by boat or ferry – there is no bridge to the mainland.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chebeague_Island,_Maine
Charlotte was staying at the Hamilton Hotel, but dozens of summer camps remain on the island today.
On July 27, Charlotte sent a postcard to her friend, Mrs. Amos Miller, who lived in Camp Hill, PA.
Charlotte wrote that, “you and Amos should have been here yesterday”, a very large tuna was caught and brought ashore.
The weather has been chilly; Charlotte notes, “we haven’t had any real warm weather since I’ve been here”.
The face of the postcard is a beautiful illustration of the lighthouse at Portland Head.
In the 19th century, Maine industries of fishing, boat-building, and whaling, depended upon safe navigation and safe harbors.
The Portland Head Light is the oldest lighthouse in Maine, completed in 1791.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_Head_Light
The State of Maine has 65 lighthouses.
One hopes that Charlotte continued to enjoy the sights of Chebeague and the Mrs. Miller was pleased to receive the lovely postcard.
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