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13475Musket
  • Object, Armaments, Musket
  • c 1844
Musket
Item:
  • 13475   
Object ID:
  • 996-146-362
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Musket
Date:
  • c 1844
Description:
U.S. Model 1842 Musket. .69 Caliber. Charge: 70gr ffg, paper cartridge. Marked, “Harper’s Ferry 1844 (may be 1849)”. Percussion. Smooth bore. Metal ramrod under barrel. Stud for affixing bayonet under muzzle. Visitor info - Springfield Service Rifle, made in Harper’s Ferry. Standard infantry arm. Designed as smoothbores, many were later rifled. Many saw use in early months of Civil War. This piece may be a Mexican War piece, or may be a relic from Bloodless Aroostook War. [show more]
12904Gradual lessons in grammar;
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Grammar
  • Tower, David B.
  • Crosby, Nichols and Company
  • 1846
Gradual lessons in grammar;
Item:
  • 12904   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.03
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Grammar
Creator:
  • Tower, David B.
Publisher:
  • Crosby, Nichols and Company
Date:
  • 1846
Description:
or, guide to the construction of the English language, by the analysis and composition of sentences.
12703The Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D.D.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Music & songs
  • Watts, Isaac
  • Crocker and Brewster
  • 1847.
The Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D.D.
Item:
  • 12703   
Object ID:
  • 996-156-15
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Music & songs
Creator:
  • Watts, Isaac
Publisher:
  • Crocker and Brewster
Date:
  • 1847.
Description:
"To Which are Added Select Hymns From Other Authors; and Directions for Musical Expression by Samuel Worcester, D.D. New Edition" Contains title and subject indexes. Collection of text of psalms and hymns without musical notation.
12673The China Aster or Youth's Book of Varieties, Vol. III
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Moral & ethical aspects
  • S.H. Colesworthy
  • 1846
The China Aster or Youth's Book of Varieties, Vol. III
Item:
  • 12673   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.04
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Moral & ethical aspects
Publisher:
  • S.H. Colesworthy
Date:
  • 1846
Description:
Collection of writings with moral lessons on various topics. Inscribed inside front cover: "Nancy C.J. Fuller, from her [?], Portland Maine, August 15, 1846? Youth literature.
12666The Odd Fellows Gem
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Handbook
  • Henry A. Brown
  • 1846
The Odd Fellows Gem
Item:
  • 12666   
Object ID:
  • 996-135-13
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Handbook
Publisher:
  • Henry A. Brown
Date:
  • 1846
Description:
"Sentiments of Friendship, Love, and Truth," edited by a lady.
12642Church Psalmody
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Psalms
  • Other, Religion
  • T.R. Marvin
  • 1842.
Church Psalmody
Item:
  • 12642   
Object ID:
  • 996-29-29
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Psalms
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • T.R. Marvin
Date:
  • 1842.
Description:
A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, adapted to Public Worship. Selected from Dr. Watts and Other Authors. Inscribed in front: Edwin Lord.
12641Methodist Hymns
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Methodist churches
  • Other, Music & songs
  • 1849.
Methodist Hymns
Item:
  • 12641   
Object ID:
  • 996-111-11
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Methodist churches
  • Other, Music & songs
Date:
  • 1849.
Description:
Includes first line and verse indices.
12621The Fourth Reader or, Exercises in Reading and Speaking.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Reading
  • Other, Textbook
  • Town, Salem
  • Phinney & Co.
  • 1847
The Fourth Reader or, Exercises in Reading and Speaking.
Item:
  • 12621   
Object ID:
  • 008.052
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Reading
  • Other, Textbook
Creator:
  • Town, Salem
Publisher:
  • Phinney & Co.
Collection:
  • Books in Archival Storage
Date:
  • 1847
Description:
Revised Edition.
12611The American Common-School Reader and Speaker...
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Readers
  • Goldsbury, John and William Russell
  • Tappan and Whittemore
  • 1844c.
The American Common-School Reader and Speaker...
Item:
  • 12611   
Object ID:
  • 002-32.9
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Readers
Creator:
  • Goldsbury, John and William Russell
Publisher:
  • Tappan and Whittemore
Date:
  • 1844c.
Description:
Being a selection of pieces in prose and verse, with rules for reading and speaking. Pencil writing on end papers, including "When are you going to get married?" "I can't get that grammar lesson and I won't try." "Friends, my hour of trouble is nigh at hand..." "Give me the hand..." Inscribed [CG?] Salisbury, Somesville, Maine; also Roscoe G. Salisbury, Mount desert
12601The Gift of Pretty Stories.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Fiction
  • Hale, Mrs. J., ed.
  • Edward Dunigan and Brother
  • 1849.
The Gift of Pretty Stories.
Item:
  • 12601   
Object ID:
  • 996-57-57
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Fiction
Creator:
  • Hale, Mrs. J., ed.
Publisher:
  • Edward Dunigan and Brother
Date:
  • 1849.
12441The Vocal School, or,
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Schools
  • Other, Songs & music
  • Other, Textbook
  • Day, H.W.
  • Otis, Broaders & Co.
  • 1841.
The Vocal School, or,
Item:
  • 12441   
Object ID:
  • 996-196-19
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Schools
  • Other, Songs & music
  • Other, Textbook
Creator:
  • Day, H.W.
Publisher:
  • Otis, Broaders & Co.
Collection:
  • Books in Archival Storage
Date:
  • 1841.
12303Plates
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate
  • c. 1818-1848
Plates
Item:
  • 12303   
Object ID:
  • 995.45.45B
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate
Date:
  • c. 1818-1848
Description:
Black oriental design. Made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. Marked Jeddo. Most of this type were imported to the U.S. between 1818-1848. These three plates were used by members of the Somes family. Plates of this design were made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. They were imported into the United States between 1818 and 1848. These plates were used by members of the Somes family.
12117Carding book for 1844
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Somes Woolen Mill
  • 1844
Carding book for 1844
Item:
  • 12117   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.091
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book
Subject:
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Somes Woolen Mill
Collection:
  • Somes Woolen Mill
Date:
  • 1844
Description:
Carding book for 1844 Accounts receivable
12118Cloth Book for 1845
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Somes Woolen Mill
  • 1845
Cloth Book for 1845
Item:
  • 12118   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.090
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book
Subject:
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Somes Woolen Mill
Collection:
  • Somes Woolen Mill
Date:
  • 1845
Description:
Cloth Book for 1845 (written on inside cover). Accounts Receivable
12098Letter to Amasa Higgins
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Deer Isle
  • ?, Richard H.
  • 1849
Letter to Amasa Higgins
Item:
  • 12098   
Object ID:
  • 008.007.001
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Deer Isle
Creator:
  • ?, Richard H.
Collection:
  • Amasa Higgins
Date:
  • 1849
Description:
Letter Amasa Higgins (could also be Ana Higgins) Deer Isle from Richard Warren, Gouldsboro, Deer Isle re: purchase of mill logs and shingle wood.
119961842 Letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 1842
1842 Letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes.
Item:
  • 11996   
Object ID:
  • 010.039.01
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Collection:
  • Jacob and Agnes Somes
Date:
  • 1842
Description:
Affectionate 2 page letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes. Describes his boarding house in Augusta, where he was serving in the legislature. Mentioned his homesickness, fear of fire and sickness among the children.
11448The Old Somesville Woolen Mill- built in 1847
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
  • Other, Building
  • 1847
The Old Somesville Woolen Mill- built in 1847
Item:
  • 11448   
Object ID:
  • 97-830-1000
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
Subject:
  • Other, Building
Date:
  • 1847
Place:
  • Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine
Description:
Isaac Somes' woolen mill in Somesville. Three-story building, clapboards on front, shingles on side. Side facing brook shows 15 windows, five on each story. The front shows five windows and door on left. One chimney at front end of roof. Building sits on stone foundation. Bare trees surround mill. The title The OLD SOMESVILLE WOOLEN MILL -Built in 1847" is printed at the bottom of the negative.
9288Mount Desert Bridge Company - Statement of tolls and expenses
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Other, Bridges
  • 6/1/1840
Mount Desert Bridge Company - Statement of tolls and expenses
Item:
  • 9288   
Object ID:
  • 1998.1089
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 6/1/1840
Description:
Statement to John Black from William Thompson of tolls and expenses from 7/9/1839 - 1/1840.
9286Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - Declaration of dividend
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/14/1841
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - Declaration of dividend
Item:
  • 9286   
Object ID:
  • 1998.1091
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/14/1841
Description:
Statement and notice of dividend from John Black to William Thompson.
9287Declaration of dividend
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/15/1840
Declaration of dividend
Item:
  • 9287   
Object ID:
  • 1998.1090
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/15/1840
Description:
Statement from John Black to William Thompson and declaration of dividend.
9285Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls, 1842
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/1/1842
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls, 1842
Item:
  • 9285   
Object ID:
  • 1998.1092
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/1/1842
Description:
Statement of tolls for 6 months to John Black from William Thompson.
9284Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls and dividend notice
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/22/1842
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls and dividend notice
Item:
  • 9284   
Object ID:
  • 1998.1093
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/22/1842
Description:
Statement and notice of dividend to William Thompson from John Black.
9283Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls and dividend notice
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/14/1843
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls and dividend notice
Item:
  • 9283   
Object ID:
  • 1998.1094
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/14/1843
Description:
Statement and notice of dividend to William Thompson from John Black. Also includes notice regarding Davis Place, formerly sold to Capt. John Cousins.
9282Letter to John Black from William Thompson regarding the petition against the bridge tolls, 1844
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/1/1844
Letter to John Black from William Thompson regarding the petition against the bridge tolls, 1844
Item:
  • 9282   
Object ID:
  • 1998.1096
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/1/1844
Description:
Letter to John Black from William Thompson regarding the petition against the bridge tolls.
9280Statement and order of dividends to William Thompson from John Black
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/20/1845
Statement and order of dividends to William Thompson from John Black
Item:
  • 9280   
Object ID:
  • 1998.1098
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/20/1845
Description:
Statement and order of dividends to William Thompson from John Black. Copy.