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12963The Girl’s Own Book
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Etiquette
  • Other, Home Economics
  • Child, L. Maria
  • Applewood Books
  • 1834
Description:
Every girl should learn to be useful, improve her mind, exhibit elegant accomplishments, refined taste, and gracefulness of manner, according to this little book.
13778The American Frugal Housewife.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • Other, Home Economics
  • Other, Housework
  • Child, Lydia
  • American Stationers’ Company
  • 1836.
Description:
Mrs. Caroline Brewster Williston written on first page.
14136The Malte-Brun School Geography.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Geography
  • Goodrich, S. Griswold
  • F.J. Huntington
  • 1836.
2905Account of Boat Accident resulting in death of Richard Solmes (sic)
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Death
  • Hallowell Free Press
  • 10/21/1833
Description:
Copy of an account from Hallowell Free Press of Oct. 21, 1833, recounting a boat accident in which Richard Solmes (Somes) died. The accident occurred when a cargo boat capsized in the Bay of Quinte, Upper Gap, Lake Ontario, Canada.
4681Letter from Josiah Phillips to Luther A. Phillips
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Josiah Phillips
  • 1830
Description:
Photocopy of an 1830 handwritten letter from Josiah Phillips to Luther A. Phillips of Orland, Maine. The letter tells of the death of Josiah's father and Luther's father. The letter fills one-page; a photocopy of the page showing the address has also been copied. The orginal sheet of paper was approx. 15 inches wide and 12' high. It had been folded in half and the address written on the outside. The letter itself was about 7.5" in width and 12" high. [show more]
13899Extract from the Journal of John Nelson: Being an Account of God’s Dealing with him.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Fiction
  • Other, Religion
  • Nelson, John
  • B. Waugh and T. Mason
  • 1833
12605Rhetorical Reader
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Reading
  • Other, Reading Aloud
  • Porter, Ebenezer, D.D.
  • Mark H. Newman
  • 1835.
Description:
Instructions and exercises for reading aloud.
12795Practical and Mental Arithmetic, on a New Plan...
  • Publication, Book
  • Smith, Roswell C.
  • Paine & Burgess
  • 1835
Description:
"...in which mental arithmetic is combined with the use of the slate; containing a complete system for all practical purposes; being in dollars and cents, stereotype edition, revised and enlarged, with exercises for the slate, in which as added a practical system of book-keeping." Exercises cover compound numbers, fractions, and decimals.
13603 Improvement of the Mind.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Self-improvement
  • Watts, Isaac
  • Jenks, Hickling & Swan
  • 1833
Description:
Isaac Watts invented the steam engine; this may have some value. A treatise for students on how to improve and enrich the mind
12582The History of the State of Maine from its first discovery, A. D. 1602 to The Separation, A. D. 1820, Inclusive. Vol. II
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • Other, Maine
  • Williamson, William D.
  • Cumberland Press. Original by Glazier
  • 1832
Description:
Facsimile edition; only vol. II is in the collection. The contents are listed chronologically in the Contents section of the front.
3459Bill for L. Higgins from Samuel Reed
  • Object, Armaments, Bill
  • June 11, 1833
Description:
This appears to be an account bill for L. Higgins from Samuel Reed. Each item is dated and they appear to be mostly grocery store items.
3626Ledger
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1833
4022Sale of Sheep island to John Soames [sic]
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
  • Other, Deed
  • Other, Sheep Island
  • 1835
Description:
Deed for sale of Sheep Island to John Soames [sic] by Alexander Baring, Henry Baring (of London), John Richards of Boston, Joseph Ingersoll and William Miller of Philadelphia, "devisees" in trust for Estate of William Bingham of Philadelphia.
4025Sale of land by Salem Towne to Jacob Somes
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
  • Other, Land transfer
  • 1835
Description:
Sale of several hundred acres in three separate parcels; however, Salem Towne reserved one half of all rock and minerals or mines on two of the lots.
4079Treasurer’s Bond - Mount Desert Bridge Company, 1836
  • Object, Pay Order, Bond
  • Other, Bridges
  • 10/1/1836
Description:
Bond of $8000 - Contractors to build a bridge across Mount Desert Narows - to John Black for Mt. Desert Bridge Corporation signed by William Thompson, John M. Noyes, Edward Brewer and Joel Emery.
3191Stove Lid Lifter
  • Object, Furnishings, Stove Tool, Stove Lifter
  • c.1830
Description:
wound iron rod with loop handle and turned end found at kitchen midden of Benjamin and Sophronia Carter home “C” relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47
9289Letter to John Black from Joel Emery and John Somes, Jr. of Mount Desert
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/8/1839
Description:
Letter to John Black from Joel Emery and John Somes, Jr. of Mount Desert requesting declaration of dividends.
9290Letter to William Thompson of Mount Desert Bridge Corporation from John Black
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/5/1839
Description:
Letter to William Thompson of Mount Desert Bridge Corporation from John Black, President of the Corporation regarding dividends and notice of such to be posted in Post Office.
9291Letter to Capt. W. Thompson from John Black regarding exemption of tolls on sabbath
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bridges
  • 10/3/1837
Description:
Letter to Capt. W. Thompson from John Black regarding exemption of tolls on sabbath. Copy.
9292Notice soliciting for building of Toll House with specifications
  • Document, Announcement
  • Other, Bridges
  • Other, Buildings
  • 8/14/1837
Description:
Notice soliciting for building of Toll House with specifications. Signed by John Black.
1538The Holy Bible, containing the old and new testaments
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bibles
  • Other, Religion
  • American Bible Society
  • 1831
Description:
The Holy Bible, containing the old and new testaments: Translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. Handwritten notes between Old and New Testaments. Newspaper clippings pasted inside front and back covers.
10612Newsclipping: “John Allen Somes” September 8, 1836
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Obituary
  • 1836
Description:
Newsclipping: “John Allen Somes” September 8, 1836.
12665Abstract of Infantry Tactics
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Military training
  • Hilliard
  • 1830
Description:
" Including Exercises and Manoeuves of Light-Infantry and Riflemen; for the use of the militia of the United States. Published by the Department of War . . . " Includes diagrams.
12682Practical Morality or a Guide to Men and Manners
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Etiquette
  • Other, Moral & ethical aspects
  • J.A. Clussman
  • 1831
Description:
Lord Chesterfield's advice to his son; Dr. Blair's advice to youth; Dr. Fordyce on honour as a principle; Lord Burghley's ten precepts fo his son; Dr. Franklin's way to wealth; Pope's Universal Prayer
12684The Doctrines and Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Episcopal churches
  • Other, Religion
  • B. Waugh and T. Mason
  • 1832.
Description:
Stamped owner's mark inside cover: "Benjamin Thom."