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Alexander, William (Earl of Sterling), islands in his patent, [339].

Alfonse, Jean, cited, [18]; his manuscripts and account of him, [22].

Allerton, Isaac, at Marblehead, [236].

Appledore Island, [160], [187].

Argull, Sir Samuel, his descent at Mount Desert Island, [24], [36].

Arnold, Governor Benedict, extract from his will, [371], note.

Arnold, General Benedict, [427]; anecdote of, [427], [428]; attacks New London, [428], [429]; birthplace, [437].

Aubert, Thomas, supposed discovery by, [21], [275].

Audubon, John James, at Mount Desert, [48].