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JOHN D INGRAHAM, JRBiblio.com

1863 1873 ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT LOGBOOK OF ONE MANS LIFE ABOARD TWO DIFFERENT NEW ENGLAND SCHOONERS THE FREDERICK HALL AND THE HENRIETTA WITH DETAILED ENTRIES OF CARGO LISTS SHIPPING COSTS AND DAILY ONBOARD OBSERVATIONS

18630009145ABOARD THE SCHOONERS 'FREDERICK HALL' & 'HARRIET'. Good. 1863. On offer is a wildly interesting personal journal from Civil War and post-Civil War Era America. It is the logbook of John D. Ingraham Jr. of Saybrook Middlesex County Connecticut while onboard the schooner "Frederick Hall " in 1863-1864 as well as Accounts for the schooner "Henrietta" in 1873. The volume includes three sections. The first of which is a 14 page logbook for the schooner Frederick Hall written in ink and dated 26 February 1863 to 26 July 1864. It is titled A log commenced by John D. Ingraham Jr on board Sch. Frederick Hall Feb. 26 1863. Second is a section of 18 pages of accounts for the schooner Henrietta dated 8 March - 26 November 1873. These accounts include the amounts of freight costs charges and disbursements. This section is written in ink as well as pencil. The third and final section is unsigned and undated and consists of a 36 page piece entitled A Letter from Heaven New Jerusalem Kingdom of Heaven Now & Eternity - Rev. 111-12. This is written in pencil. There are also a couple pages of memoranda notes and calculations. The log book for the Frederick Hall records several trips that were made to Boston New York City Hartford and Philadelphia to pick up coal at Philadelphia's Port Richmond coal terminal. The log includes meteorology and weather conditions various observations and sightings notes on the cargo being either loaded or unloaded plus other occurrences of shipboard life such as receiving letters from home the common drunkenness of crew members and notes on Ingraham's personal life and potential problems with alcohol abuse himself. Some examples: March 1 1863. Sunrise. Wind NE. Gaining a number of vessels in the harbord. 5 P.M. Wind SW. Blowing heavy.; March 6. Wind SSW. Snowing commenced. Discharging stone evening.; July 24 1864. Wind light to the North all day - 4 PM finished loading at pier 18. Port Richmond. With coal bound to Bar Harbor. Cook Charles McKinney run away leaving one months wages due him. 6 PM hauled out of the slick and anchored.; In 1864 Ingraham writes: "1864 On Board Schr Fred Hall. A Journal kept by J. D. Ingraham Jr. commencing July 23d 1864. After looking at 25 years & six months misspent time am resolved to do very different the rest of my life." He continues on the next page "Saybrook Point. May 3 1866. John D. Ingraham promises not to drink any more Liquor. Not one drop. The section of the log book on the schooner Henrietta records the amounts of freight charges for various items transported such as: Apr. 23 1873 145 tons Coal - $188.50; "May 30 1873 Freight on Stove facing $ 150.00"; Nov. 13 1873 Freight on Apples - $362.66. There are also accounts of other charges such as commission loading tonnage bills etc. Then there are accounts for disbursements chandlery charges repairs rigging bills port charges etc. A couple of pages have various calculations. This section is about 15 pages long. Finally the Letter from Heaven begins on the other end of the book and seems to be a sermon given by Ingraham. It begins My dear Audience Sisters and Bros.: Whom I have taught through the Great Bible Drama of Human Life from San Francisco Cal. to N.Y. City and Boston. Since I left yr. City I have seen all the gr. Cities of America and very near all the wonderful works of man.But what are all these things for I am told that In the presence of Eternity the mntns. Are as transient as the clouds. I have not been able to find the resulting 36 pages in any publication so it is likely that the essay is original. The essay intersects with the Schooner Harriet calculations for about 10 pages. The covers and spine have some noticeable wear the binding is worn at extremities there is some scuffing and rubbing as well and the back cover is only about 3/4ths attached to the spine. The book is bound in quarter leather and marbled paper covered boards. There are approximately 70 manuscript pages in good condition. The handwriting is legible throughout and mostly unfaded and unsmudged. The pencil is a bit fainter and can be occasionally slightly more difficult to read. Background: John D. Ingraham Jr. 1839-1875 was born on 6 May 1839 the son of John Dickinson Ingraham and his wife Almira Whittlesey Mother of Saybrook Middlesex County Connecticut. In the 1860 and 1870 Census John Jr. is found as a single man living at home with his parents. In both census records he was listed as a "pilot" with his father listed as a "mariner." OVERALL: G; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF JOHN D. INGRAHAM JR. SAYBROOK MIDDLESEX COUNTY CONNECTICUT SCHOONER FREDERICK HALL SCHOONER HENRIETTA CIVIL WAR ERA AMERICA POST CIVIL WAR ERA UNITED STATES CARGO SHIPS NEW ENGLAND SAILING VESSELS 19TH CENTURY CARGO LISTS ALCOHOL ABUSE AMONG SAILORS PORTS OF AMERICA DURING THE CIVIL WAR AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO DANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

LEWIS MORRISONBiblio.com

1932 - 1945 ORIGINAL ARCHIVE OF TEN 10 MANUSCRIPT DIARIES HANDWRITTEN BY SCOTTISH IMMIGRANT TO AMERICA FACTORY WORKER AND SYMPHONY VIOLINIST AND MUSIC TEACHER WITH THE DEPRESSION AND ONCOMING WORLD WAR ALWAYS IN THE FOREFRONT

19320001600NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT CT. Very Good. 1932. On offer is a super archive of ten 10 small manuscript diaries for the years 1932-1933-1934-1936-1938-1939-1940-1941-1943 and 1945 handwritten by Lewis Morrison of New Britain Connecticut a Scottish immigrant arrived in the U.S. in 1913 born November 25 1890. At first glance it is easy to assume Mr. Morrison is a labourer with little to say in his diaries as the entries are somewhat terse and sometimes sporadic but perseverance finds a labourer and intellectual a man who plays the violin teaches reads prodigiously attends concerts and other entertainments and is somewhat of a renaissance man. The ten diaries provide a unique picture of the Depression from a singularly hard working yet very cerebral man. He appears to work for Russell and Erwin a hardware factory plus teaches music students and plays the violin in an orchestra. His entries are generally factual such as what he did how many hours he worked who his students are car maintenance books he reads movies he sees. There's an undercurrent of humor and intelligence in many of the entries and frustration at the economic climate. Some quotes are: Factory goes on 5 hours a day - 25 hours a week. Car greased in Bristol 27745 mileage. Door Check dept. closed for 4th week. Broke E string in middle of Haydn symphony. Aneita's 6th birthday - picnic at Rockwell Park. David visits us in new Buick 8 - we ride around block. They seem to struggle financially due to the Depression. One entry says "Visited Welfare Department City Hall at landlord request to try for help towards rent payment. $58 behind to date." I have not read much in the other nine diaries but they appear to have similar content. Each is about 2/3 to 3/4 full if not more. He briefly notes newsworthy events such as Bruno Hauptmann's execution for the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby hearing Lloyd George on the radio traveling to Nova Scotia he notes his 20th Anniversary in America heard Yehudi Manhuin sic voting socialist at Trade School the "New Deal" the end of Prohibition bombing of Pearl Harbor death of President Roosevelt the atom bomb the end of the war etc. Genealogical information indicates he was married to Nettie Morrison from Canada was 5' 5" with hazel eyes a slight build and ruddy complexion had a daughter named Anita he always spells it Aneita and died in June 1971. Most of the diaries measure 2 3/4" by 5 3/8" one is smaller. Overall VG.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF NEW BRITAIN LEWIS MORRISON CONNECTICUT SCOTTISH IMMIGRANT SYMPHONY MUSICIAN VIOLINIST RENAISSANCE MAN DEPRESSION DEPRESSION ERA PRE WORLD WAR II WWII WW2 AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORYantiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito papel. . unknown

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LUCILLE M HERZFELDBiblio.com

1894 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT TRAVEL DIARY AMAZINGLY HANDWRITTEN BY A SEVEN 7 YEAR OLD GIRL WHILE TRAVELING WITH HER WEALTHY FAMILY TO GERMANY

18940001961Germany. Very Good. 1894. Full-Leather. On offer is a very charming original manuscript diary amazingly handwritten by a seven year old child named Lucille M Herzfeld as appears stamped on the cover in gilt over red leather. Lucille writes in a confident hand about 122 pages sometimes in English and sometimes in German. Obviously of a wealthy family traveling in style on the Kaiser Wilhelm II the writer identifies her age as being 7 years old and makes mention of fur coats and many shopping days. Overall this diary is an impressive accomplishment for any child let alone a 7 year old. Beginning April 23rd and ending in June we estimate based on the dates provided and the days given and the ship they are on to be 1894. Here are some snippets: "On our way from the station to the Hotel I saw a part of the Tiergarten several beautiful monuments and the building of the Reichstag". "In the afternoon we went to the exhibition. Aunt Emmy treated us all to cocoa and ice cream the music played and it was charming. I saw lovely pictures". Condition-wise the book is overall VG though a few of the pages have the top margin cut away and the last page has been excised. VG.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF LUCILLE M. HERZFELD GERMANY DIARY OF A CHILD CHILDREN'S DIARIES GENDER STUDIES YOUTH STUDIES GRAND TOURS EUROPEAN TRAVEL HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel . hardcover

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MARY MARGARET SHIMERBiblio.com

1913 - 1917 SUPER WORLD WAR I ERA ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A YOUNG PENNSYLVANIA LEHIGH UNIVERSITY STUDENT AND ALL-AROUND 'GIRL-NEXT-DOOR'

19130007010ALLENTOWN PENNSYLVANIA USS TENNESSEE. Good. 1913. On offer is an excellent very detailed original 5-year diary handwritten by a Lehigh University female student who appears to be from an affluent family. Margaret Shimer is an 18 year old girl living in Allentown Pennsylvania. Daughter of a well-to-do family she enjoys a very comfortable life during the years of WWI. In high school when the diary begins her entries are full of remarks about social activities and friends. With her mother she enjoys shopping for dresses hats and such meeting friends and going dancing. From context we learn that she attends a local post-secondary institution while unnamed she refers to Professor Hughes and we note a Professor Hughes at Lehigh University at that time and geographically it makes a near conclusive case 'Asked Prof. Hughes if he would sign my degree and he said he would .' Feb 18 1915 There are entries referring to her studies: Poetry test without studying for it June 6 1913 American Essayists exam . Jan 20 1915 Shortly after graduating high school she is able to take a trip to New York City and enjoy both a train ride and a boating holiday: . we walked around the park Central Park . Had lunch on the boat. Wonderful night. Moonlight on the water. Daydreams about . Walked over the boat and all the "Lizzies" spooning! June 15 1913 In the summer of 1915 she took a 2 1/2 month rail trip west to visit the San Diego Exposition. She also spent quite a bit of time in Los Angeles and recorded extensive observations. This trip was certainly a highlight for her. Mrs. Danby Bea and I met Mr. Danby at his office with Linus and Mr. Hinkley in a large taxi. Went to LaSalle St. Station to see them off for New York on the 12:40 P.M. train. Washed gloves and waists. Mr. Hilborne over to see us in evening until 10 P.M. Then we packed our trunks until 1 A.M. Awful tired. June 25 1915 The next day they boarded the train the California Limited and began their journey enroute thru Missouri Kansas part of Colorado. At 2 A.M. yelled at 2 men to find out what rive we crossed and found we crossed Mississippi River and Ft. Madison. Got off train at Kansas City and Emporia Kansas. Had breakfast alone rest not up yet. Bea and I got on observation platform. Bea and I got off the train at Newton Kansas. Stayed up late to get off the train at Juanita Colorado. Slept with Mrs. Danby. June 27 1915 Enroute thru New Mexico. Awful hot and sandy. Saw Indian mud houses and Indians all along the way. Mrs. Danby Bea and I got off the train at the station at Albuquerque and bought postals and lunch to take on the train. Mother Danby gave a little Indian papoose some money and another little Indian girl set up an awful wail for it. Saw Indians weaving blankets or making jewelry. Took pictures of some Indians and had to give them a dime for the privilege. Car for canyon taken off at Williams Arizona where we got off for a walk. Sat on platform. Slept in upper berth. Saw little canyon by moonlight. June 28 1915 When they reached San Diego they stayed at a private house. Went to the San Diego Exposition from 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. Went thru the California building and part way up the town. Went thru Southern countries bldg. and Indian Art bldg. and lots of other. Mrs. Danby talked to a nice little Indian pounding on a drum and singing. Saw 2 bands of Spanish playing mandolins and singing. Afterwards saw them in the plaza and saw the little dark Spanish girl dance. Heard the organ play the Hallelujah chorus. Saw peacocks strutting around. We all had 1 electric chair for ½ hour before coming home and had a lovely time riding around and going down hills. Had someone take our pictures. Mrs. Doyle Miss Davis Bea and I went to the Park behind the house to see the gorgeous fences. Wonderful roses and Hollyhocks . July 1 1915 The next day they took an automobile up El Cajon Valley and the narrow trail into San Diego Canyon. Went to Episcopal church with Miss Teller. Rev. Barnes rector. Long walk down and home. Went down thru the park and heard the chimes all the way down. The spacious firmament on high. Long walk for lunch at the Blue Moon. Rotten. Mrs. Danby Bea and I went to the Palmer Apartments to see Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bechtal. Cunning little Chinese bell boy Foo . Apartment living room bath dressing room kitchenette. Awfully crushing. Went to hear Ellen Beach Yan sing at the exposition. Walked thru the and then I was so tired that we took an electric chair home. July 4 1915 Walked downtown for our photographs of the exposition. The lady said we must be expert photographers as we had good pictures. Bought 1 big picture $1.50 and 1 little picture $.50 of the exposition. Went for our mail and saw Mr. Frisbie. Letter from mother. Bought two seats for bus and "Midsummer's Nights Dream" at Point Jones. Lunch at Teacup Inn. Went to 2 movies at the plaza. Saw "The Slim Princess" with Francis X. Bushman and Edith Stonehouse also Beverly Bane and Francis Bushman in "Mrs. Wrong." July 6 1915 Bea and I went with Mr. Doyle and 2 women in his car to Tia Juana Mexico. Frightful roads. Not much to buy in the ships. Bought a little doily for 25 cents and sent a postal to Dad. Came home by way of the Strand along the Pacific and walked along the beach and picked up shells. Went thru Coronado Hotel and round Coronado. Saw Mexican soldiers in Tia Juana and USA. soldiers in Coronado. Came across the ferry. Lunch at the Choice Tea Room. Went to the Greek theatre. July 8 1915 Spent the day at the Exposition. Saw gardens Japanese tea room model bungalow painted desert and Bea and I climbed to the top of the Indian houses. Nice Indian guide with bobbed hair. Went into the Indian house and saw them making pottery and Indian blankets. Saw the Spanish singers and dancers again on the plaza. Went thru Hawaiian village and saw Hawaiian girls dance sort of pawing the air and sang and played July 10 1915 Packed trunk in morning. Got photographs from photographer. Lunch Tea Cup Inn. Bought Mr. Hilbourne a cigar holder for his packet. Went to movies and saw Katheryn Williams in "The Ebb Tide" fool! Bea and I went to Exposition with 3 girls from house to hear Marcella Craft sing punk! Mr. and Mrs. Doyle met us afterward and introduced us to Cousin Doyle. Went in underground Chinatown and camp 49. of opium fiends in 1st and gambling and rough male dancing in 2nd. Went on Merry-go-round. Rode round the exposition grounds in Doyle's machine past the state buildings . July 14 1915 Leaving San Diego they travelled to Los Angeles where they spent another 21 days touring the city visiting Catalina Island Santa Barbara and Monterrey before returning once again to the San Diego Exposition. She returns via Colorado. Entries in 1917 include references to events beyond the LeHigh Valley. By autumn she is volunteering at the local Red Cross. She also makes reference to the Armenian Massacre which had taken place between 1915 and 1917: Dr. Coan spoke for Armenian Relief in church this morning. Perfectly wonderful plea - told about the German and Turkish atrocities. Dec 16 1917 Margaret Shimer married Charles M Bolich in 1927 and lived until 1954 passing away in her 59th year. This diary is an excellent resource for a social historian or a researcher into women's studies. Shimer maintains it faithfully and it is full of the details of her life and life within her milieu as well as her travels across America. Measuring 7 3/4 inches by 5 inches the volume is in good condition. There are 365 pages as well as a number of Memoranda pages. The entries are 100% complete. Also included is a typed itinerary of a trip she took which forms an important part of this journal.; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF MARY MARGARET SHIMER; MARGARET SHIMER BOLICH; SAN DIEGO EXPOSITION; ALLENTOWN PENNSYLVANIA; GROWING UP IN WWI; ARMENIAN MASSACRE LEHIGH UNIVERSITY HOMEFRONT DIARY AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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SAMUEL J [and FRED C] BROWNBiblio.com

1855 - 1891 SIX 6 ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT JOURNALS FOLLOWING THE ADULT LIFE OF A MAN AS HE GROWS MARRIES HAS CHILDREN AND LIVES A BUSY SOCIAL LIFE IN SALISBURY MASSACHUSETTS

18550009059SALISBURY AMESBURY BLACK ROCKS MASSACHUSETTS MA. Good. 1855. On offer is a remarkable and comprehensive set of diaries of five 5 diaries by Samuel J. Brown of Salisbury Massachusetts and one 1 of his son. There are 6 diaries in all and they represent the years: 1855 1858 1860 1861 1866 and 1891. The first five were written by Samuel and the last diary 1891 was written by Fred C. Brown Samuels son of Amesbury Mass. Samuel was born about 1835 and married Susan Osgood on September 13th 1860. They had one son Fred Currier Brown. The first two diaries were written before his marriage and then comes the 1860 diary written the year of his marriage. The 1855 diary has an entry for every day but many of those are just short one liners. The 1858 diary is completely full and is the largest and most comprehensive dairy in the lot. He has written long detailed entries in this one including several trips taken. The 1860 diary has 152 days worth of entries the 1861 diary has 115 days of entries the 1866 diary has just a few sporadic notes and finally the 1891 diary has 132 days worth of entries. In the back of the 1858 diary Samuel has written a brief summary of his lifes work between the years of 1851 and 1857 which gives you an idea of the author and his activities during this time: Commenced services in E. Allens store October 1st 1851. Left store and went to trade at West Amesbury April 30th 1855. Left West Amesbury for good November 28th 1855. Went to school in Boston December 4th 1855 through School March 4th 1856. Commenced services second time in E. Allens store April 1st 1856 making 5 years to October 1st 1857. Samuel is working in E. Allens store when much of his diaries were written. The 1858 and 1860 diary often speak of working at the store and the activities done and observations made there. In the 1858 diary his life is quite full with social events which makes this diary particularly interesting and historically significant. He belongs to the Minnehaha Club and attends their meetings and functions quite regularly. Hes even in charge of taking care of the club room. He loves dances attending social events at Washington Hall sleigh rides attending lectures singing school and so much more. During the 1858 diary he also takes a camping trip by boat to Black Rocks Plymouth County Massachusetts which he writes all about and in great detail. In the 1860s diaries it is evident that a great change coming to the United States: the onset of the civil war. Each diary also contains some memoranda at the end of the book as well as a Cash Accounts section that details living expenses each month with the items written next to the date bought and a tally at the end of the month comprising Cash Received Cash Paid Out and finally Cash on Hand which carries over to the next month: Cash Account - May. Balance from April - $1.46; Oranges - $.03; Horse-back ride - $.58; Coffee - $.08; Saddle - $3.75; Ale - $.15. This is present in every diary with differing degrees of comprehensiveness and completeness with the exception of the 1855 diary. Excerpts of text: 1855: Panorama of the American Revolution A.M. and evening at Washington Hall. Oranges &c .06. Raffle .05 Singing School; Pleasant. Concert by the Luca Family at Washington Hall. E. S. Worther went to trade 125 lbs.; Rain morning.Pleasant rest of the day. Went to Hampton Beach with S. C. Patten and co. Stopped at Eagle Hotel. Took dinner and supper; Rainy A. M. Pleasant P.M. Went to Hampton Beach with S. E. N. Stopped at the Ocean House and took supper. $3.90. Comb &c .08.; Went to Salisbury Beach by way of cars to E. Salisbury. Walked rest of way. Stopped at the Atlantic House took dinner and supper.; Pleasant. Atlantic House breakfast dinner and supper. Walked to Hampton River morn. Chowder at Black Rocks P.M.; Pleasant. Walked to West Amesbury. Fire on Larkings Hill. Old buggy filled with shavings set on fire burnt up down round the river. 1858: January 1st Arose in the morning at 6 ½ oclock. Wind south west. Pleasant. Opened store at 6:50 oclock. Thermometer stood 32 degrees above zero. Alleys once. A.M. Ball at manufactures Hall by the Powon Engine Company. Tickets $1.00. Supper and oysters at Lewiss.; February 18th Arose in the morning at 7 oclock. Wind west. Pleasant. Opened store at 7:50 oclock. Thermometer stood 4 deg. above zero. Alleys eight times. Flag .04. Promenade Concert by Gilmores band at Washington Hall. Danced from 9 ½ until 1 3/4oclock. 25 S. C. O.; April 7th Arose in the morning at 6:20 oclock. Wind northwest. Pleasant. Opened store at 6 ¾ oclock. Thermometer stood 26 deg. above zero. Union Engine Company appeared in uniform at the funeral of J. Kent. Closed store at 8 ½ oclock. Club room. Kiss. Retired at 9 ½ oclock. Flag .04. Expense .04.; April 15th Arose in the morning at 6 oclock. Wind West. Pleasant. Opened store at 6:10 oclock. Thermometer stood 40 deg. above zero. Alleys seven times. Engine trail morning. Hall &c 12. Band out P.M. H. & H. C. present. Dramatic Club played The Drunkard and Omnibus Ave. Down to E. Salisbury on Engine .02. Cider .04. Retired 11 ¼ Expense .37.; July 14th Arose in the morning at 5 oclock. Wind south. Pleasant. Rain. Opened the store at 6 oclock. Thermometer stood 70 deg. above zero. Alleys six. Left for Rye Beach at 9 ¼ oclock with S.E.A. C.H.M. & L. Stopped on way down and ordered supper on our return. Arrived at Rye at 11 ¼. Dinner at the Atlantic House. Stopped at the Lafayette House and had a talk supper 1.50. Exeter.; Left Mills for Black Rocks at 10 oclock Sunday night. Passed Powder River bridge at 11 ¾ oclock Chain Bridge at 12:10 oclock Smoking breeze. Passed the E.R.N. Bridge at 12 ¾ arrived at the Rocks and pitched the Nellie Gray at 1 ½ oclock. Turned in for a nap at 2 ½ oclock. Turned out at 5 ¾. Pleasant. Wind northwest. Clam chowder at 9 oclock A.M. All hands piped to shift tent on account of the wind. Went to old Gaters. Turned in at 8 ½. Wind blowing a gale; September 10th Arose in the morning at 6 ½ oclock. Wind Northeast. Cloudy. Opened store at 6 ¾ oclock. Thermometer stood 68 deg. above. Closed store. Col. Allen on the account of his being joined in the bonds of matrimony gave the Minnehaha club a treat on oysters ale and cigars at their room in eve. High old time.; December 9th Arose in the morning at 7 ¼ oclock. Wind Northwest. Pleasant. Opened store at 7 ½ oclock. Thermometer stood 20 deg. above. Club room P.M. Feltches four. Closed store at 8 oclock. Members of the Minnehaha Club surprised by a party of ladies eve. Refreshments cards likening &c. Grand good time. Broke up at 1 oclock. Club. Retired at 1 ¼ oclock. 1860: September 13. Left home at 8 ½ A.M. Lawrence at 12. Franklin House dinner; Lowell at 3 P.M. American House. Married by Rev. J. J. Twiss Lowell Mass. 6 ½ P.M. Called on Mary Ann eve. left 9 ¼. $3.00 Hotel 1861: Boy killed by the cars on the Salisbury branch near the bridge 5 oclock P.M.Pleasant. Third Annual Ball of the Minnehaha Club. Danced from 8 ¾ until 4 ¾ oclock. Baldwin and Richardsons band of Boston. Tip top time. 3 couples took supper at Clarks. B.H.M. C.N.D S.J.B.s Sleighing. Frost morning. Dancing cost us .42; Flag acrosst from Washington Hall to Manills House. P.M. Two men belonging to the six regiment of Massachusetts were killed by a mob in Baltimore while on their way to protect the National Capital of Washington.; Letter from Orce Newburyport National Guards marched from N. Port collation at S. Point. Chowder at Manills Hall. Home in the cars at 5:50 P.M.; .The members of the Minnehaha Club made up a purse of $16.25 and presented to John Allen who had enlisted in the National Guards of Newburyport. Capt. J.P.L. Wescott and bound for the war.; Wallace Guards Capt. Morrill left for Camp at Lynfield in the 9:40 train A.M.; Left the Bluff for home at 6 oclock. Dinner at the Sandy Beach Hotel. Arrived home at 8 oclock eve. Tip top time. Letter from John and Christine. 1891 Fred Browns diary: The New Year opened with a slight fall of snow. Went to the auction again. Today is the fifty first anniversary of Grandpa and Grandmas marriage. The month just ended was the coldest Dec. for nine years.; Went to hear Dixon on The Negro at the Opera House with Mrs. Sibley. Only a small audience was present owing to several other attractions. His lecture was very fine with a great deal of whit.; Have been at work all day on electrics. My battery for gas lighting now consists of 4 cells of Samsons. Club meeting with Frank Halley this evening. Have added three electric lighters to the original one.The H. H. S. held their second field day at Salisbury Beach leaving Amesbury at 8 A.M. The party stopped at Mr. Todds cottage. The day being cold and rainy part of the sports were given up. In the evening an entertainment was given.; The H. H. S. closed today for the summer vacation. The graduating exercises were held in the Opera House this evening. The school occupied reserved seats in the orchestra left as last year. The house was crowded.; A large fire at Salisbury Beach. Among the burnt buildings were Hiram Littlefields Stables and store the Amesbury House Black Rocks S. A. Central Station and many small buildings. Also ice house. Lose unknown.; Mr. Cutter preached a very interesting sermon this morning. The Elm St. RR is doing an immense business carrying people to see the ruins.; Experiments are being made during this month trying to produce rain by the use of explosives in a very dry spot in Texas which are proving quite successful.; Father and I went to Boston on 7:40 train there being no school. In the afternoon went out to Mount Auburn a distance of five miles. In the evening went to the Boston Theatre to see Denman Thompson in his Old Homestead. Home on Theatre train 1:00 A.M. All of the diaries have worn covers but the bindings and pages are consistently good throughout. The two larger diaries 1858/1891 measure about 3 ½ x 6 and the 4 smaller diaries measure about 2 ½ x 4. Samuel Brown and his son write in pencil throughout the diaries and their handwriting though often small is very legible and readable.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF SAMUEL J. BROWN FRED C. BROWN SALISBURY BLACK ROCKS PLYMOUTH COUNTY AMESBURY MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL WAR ERA POST CIVIL WAR ERA LIFE OF A YOUNG 19TH CENTURY MAN SOCIAL EVENTS OF YOUNG MEN CASH ACCOUNTS MINNEHAHA CLUB FAMILY HISTORY SUSAN OSGOOD WASHINGTON HALL AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO DANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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UNIDENTIFIEDBiblio.com

1916 ORIGINAL PERSONAL ACCOUNT MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY AN OFFICER OF THE HUNGARIAN ARMY MARCHING AND DRINKING TO THE BALKANS

19160001819HUNGARY SLOVENIA CROATIA BALKANS. Fair. 1916. On offer is an original interesting Eastern European manuscript relic of World War I being a handwritten diary by an unidentified Hungarian officer to and in the Balkans. Dated January 9th 1916 - April 30th 1916 the 9 x13 cm diary has 45 pages and though disbound and the back cover is missing though the booklet appears complete. Notes and quotes from a casual translation: January: 16 he goes to Godovics by horseback and drinks afternoon into evening; 17 he's hung over and was sick until the 20th but is able to view a "practice"; 21 hears a lot of noise then gets into a fight with an "old man"; 22 in Zaria he meets with the captain and then gets home sometime in the morning; 23 the "old man" goes home; 26 in a shooting gallery; 31 he arrives in Idria Slovenia. February: 1 again there's lots of noise at 3am; 4 "Pista" posts a package for him in Idria. He spends the evening with Odon a close friend and fellow soldier; 6 there was a pretty girl in the crowd he was having fun with in Idria; 7 he has training with a regiment in Idria and later he is leading some captains across a river/some water; 9 huge snowfall he could be in Kosevi Serbia; 14 gone back to Idria with Odon to do some shopping then have a bath; 15 in Kosevi in the evening; 16 ate ham and pork and smoked cigars. later went horseback riding with the 14th regiment until 7:30pm; 20 he's in Kosevi with Odon. Someone else asked him to visit he obtained the address and then went for a walk; 21 there was a training in the middle of the night but he didn't go and stayed home instead. There was a teacher in attendance for lunch they took some photographs and then he went home; 22 "Kiss" and Odon were in Zobni Russia and arrived home at midnight; 23 Schwarzenberg possibly Austria. There was a celebration there and the women were in high spirits. He stays there until the 25th with Odon and then goes back to Kosevi; 26 again there's lots of noise in the night; 27 the 16th regiment arrives by horse and carriage; 28 place names mentioned but illegible except for Rodik Slovenia. March 2 he is confined for 3 days; 3 arrives in Bazovic Slovenia had lunch at the tavern and "Laci" plays piano. In the evening the "old man" went to get his wife; 4 leaving late because of rain; 7 he is sick diarrhoea; 8 he receives transfer orders; 9 he is going to Divazza Slovenia going for R&R; 12 he is visiting the 29th regiment; 24 he wakes up in St Peter. there's lots of drinking and he's living with "Laci"; 25 sleeping until noon then going to "Kiss pronounced Kish" a friend or fellow soldier. and then more drinking; 27 taking photographs and then wins a drinking contest; 28 becomes acquainted with a tavern girl; 29 going to Bazovica Slovenia - again lots of drinking from there he escorts a girl home and talks with her. April 3 attends a goodbye party with champagne; 5 receives marching orders and then drinks some more. food is scarce at this time; 6 arriving at Kviz/Kriz; 7 passing through several towns illegible writing possibly travels 36km arrives at barracks and then again there is lots of noise in the night; 8 travels 15km then R&R for the day at the coffee house then drinking later. 9th an Italian airplane flies overhead; 10 R&R in the morning after 32km travel. He says that the Italians want to disperse them but his regiment's cannons are keeping them at bay. He says that they are shooting at Prevacsin." .he sleeps outside that night; 11 travels 14km day is about shooting Italian airplanes and sleeping and drinking later; 12 his back hurts and couldn't sleep well; 14 writing Easter cards and drinking lots of beer; 19 - 24 playing cards etc because it's constantly raining; 24 he meets a pretty blond named "Krisztina"; 25 he goes photographing with "Mici"; 28 receives marching orders. He's drinking with "Laci" and later "Mici" goes home; 29 he's going to Divazza; 30 visits another coffee house there's lots of moving around on the 29th and 30th - difficult to make out place names other than St. Daniel. Overall Fair.; Manuscript; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF HUNGARIAN HUNGARY WORLD WAR I WWI WW1 THE WAR TO END ALL WARS BALKANS CROATIA SLOVENIA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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Eleanor L MacRaeBiblio.com

1940s Pair of Diaries Handwritten by a Wealthy Toronto Area Woman

19440010045Greater Toronto Area Canada. Good with no dust jacket. 1944. Hardcover. Offering two 1940s handwritten diaries by 61-year-old Eleanor L. Macrae which provide an outstanding look at life in urban Canada during and immediately following World War II. Macrae's entries are lengthy and detailed portraying daily life during and after the war as part of a well-off family for whom service to King and Country was considered a given. Inside the front cover Macrae has noted the names of her family members who were at war: her son Donald serving in the Royal Navy HMS Diadem and his two brothers serving in the Royal Canadian Navy Bill on HMCS Penetang and John Bubs on HMCS Sudbury. Damp & Cold -- threatening rain or snow. Up to shop in the morning and busy taking down Christmas tree -- went to Gwyn Cornells for tea with Lallie Pullen. Delighted to hear from her of Hugh having been awarded the OBE for his services in the Navy. Sis Mont & I went to see Young Mr. Pitt at the Gregory January 5 1944. Very happy letters from Bub & Gilly. Having a wonderful time in Victoria. Bub is to be in Vancouver working on Victory Loans and making speeches in war plants etc. Filling in his time til his ship is ready April 18 1944. Despite having three family members in combat she writes the following: Thanksgiving Day . Mont had planned for an all day sail but as the weather looked bad they called it off . Had our Thanksgiving dinner. . A very happy day & a lot to be thankful for October 9 1944. The 1946-50 diary is actually a hardcover lined notebook in which she made dated entries. It begins on March 1 1946. The entries cover the time period of March 1946 through December 1950. Macrae writes in a chronological order but entries are not made every day. Often there are gaps of several days or weeks. However taken as a whole they provide an excellent overview of Macraes life in the immediate aftermath of WWII. Up early getting ordering etc done. Pat & Sis looking at farms in afternoon. Had an early lunch then Mont & I off to Toronto to Gordon Wrights wedding. Enjoyed it very much. Saw a lot of the younger relatives from Ancaster. Afterwards Mont & I had dinner at the King Edward & came home March 2 1946. Bill & Holly married seven years ago today in Port-of-Spain Trinidad. Went over & looked after the children while H went to have her hair done. Children stayed all night with us as Holly and Bill went to the Yacht Club ball at H. M. C. S. York February 18 1949. Went to Toronto on 12: 20 bus. Shopped & home with Mont. Fun prowling around with my Christmas cheque to spend! Got a new clothes dryer. The tumbler type. $1850! Awful price but I always wanted one January 161950. At the back of the journal are four pages listing a variety of dividend cheques received. Ephemera includes transaction receipts for stock purchases birth and death announcements and photographs among other things. Eleanor L. Macrae was born in 1883 in the Hamilton Ontario area of Canada. Through family and marriage she was related to prominent members of Ontarios early society. The Heritage a large stone mansion whose ruins now belong to the Hamilton Conservation Authority was constructed by a direct ancestor George Leith. The mansion eventually passed to Leiths daughter Alma Leith who married the grandson of a Scottish Earl Stair Dick-Lauder. Alma Dick-Lauder wrote historical articles for the Hamilton Spectator which were later published in book form. There is a photograph of Alma Dick-Lauder in the ephemera accompanying these journals. Macraes husband was Albert Montye Macrae from Oakville Ontario a wealthy community west of Toronto. His family was successful in business and finance and Montye was no exception. Eleanors journal records a number of stock and bond transactions carried out through Macrae & Company a brokerage firm in Toronto. The 1944 diary measures 8.5 inches by 5.5 inches contains 365 pages and is 100 percent complete. The cover binding and pages are all in good condition. The 1946-1950 diary measures 9.5 inches x 5.5 inches is 160 pages and 95 percent complete. The cover is in fair condition but the binding and pages are good. This group of journals and the accompanying ephemera offer a wonderful look at life for a well-off woman in the years around World War II in a prosperous community in Ontario.; Manuscripts; 8.5" x 5.5" ; 365 pages . hardcover

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[HEWSTONE] REMY RAYMENTONBiblio.com

1917 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT TRAVEL DIARY OF A SEASONED TRAVELER TO JAPAN WHO GIVES THE IMPRESSION THAT HE LOVES THE COUNTRY BUT THINKS IT WOULD BE BETTER OFF WITHOUT JAPANESE PEOPLE

19170001233Japan. Good. 1917. Leather. On offer is an original manuscript 1917 travel diary handwritten effort by 'Remy' Raymenton the husband of Hazel travelers with a propensity for world travel during World War I. This 1917 diary dated May 19th 1917 through November with 89 pages of entries is entirely about their time in Japan save for the trip home to America. However one must note the book begins stating it is volume two of the Japan trip; volume one is absent and missing and thusly there is a gap between the Philippines trip we list separately and the missing book January 18th 1917 through May 19th 1917 otherwise complete. This travel diary is exceptional in its detail but not uncontroversial. Remy is on a return trip to Japan and is determined to do this trip in meticulous fashion from the top tourist destinations to tiny out ports on the sea. With clarity and intelligence he explains the sights and their cultural signifigance; he compares Japanese and Chinese differences as if he was a studied Orientalist; but to the dismay of some readers he bristles at times with racism and one feels he would be happier if the beauty of Japan was not marred by the Japanese people. His two page description of Japanese eating habits might have had him removed from the country. This reader feels that more than innate racism Remy may have had some 'issues' with Japanese peoples as we have not seen this racism in his other travel writings. Given the historical backdrop of strained Japanese and American relations over China maybe this was understandable for the times but shocking for the contemporary reader. Ephemera and some tipped in magazine pictures of their tourist destinations add a depth and substance to the narrative. Premium leather 9.5 x 8 inch notebook is G.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; RACISM JAPANESE HEWSTONE RED SUN JAPAN WW1 World War I WW I TRAVEL RAYMENTON HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA AUSTRIA FERDINAND FRANZ JOSEF ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT Lansing-Ishii Agreement . hardcover

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AN NELSON A NBiblio.com

1919 - 1920 HANDWRITTEN JOURNAL HANDWRITTEN BY A CREW MEMBER OF THE U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM FLAGSHIP OF THE PACIFIC FLEETS DESTROYER SQUADRON AS IT PERFORMS POST - WW1 DUTIES EXERCISES AND NAVY PUBLICITY ALONG THE WEST COAST OF AMERICA

19190009029SAN DIEGO LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA CA PANAMA CANAL. Good. 1919. On offer is a journal and diary of A. N. Nelson a crew member on the U.S.S. Birmingham the flagship of the Pacific Fleets Destroyer Squadron shortly after the end of World War 1. The diary is entitled above the first entry Cruise of U.S.S. Birmingham with Pacific Fleet on West Coast. This is an accurate description of what takes place in the book. From July 17 1919 to November 22 1920 Nelson recounts the passage of the Birmingham as it leaves the Boston Navy Yard goes through the Panama Canal and then anchors in San Diego to serve as Flagship of the Pacific Fleets Destroyer Squadron. The whole book is written in one long continuous paragraph. There are no stops or paragraph breaks. For the most part the book is a matter-of-fact retelling of dates positions and activities of the Birmingham. There are also small breaks where Nelson recounts what he sees on board the ship as well as his days of shore leave and pleasure. The book begins Left Boston Navy Yard Thursday July 17 after near six months repair work.First run started on our way for West Coast. The night before we pulled out we had a draft of 200 new recruits to replace the men paid off. I was on deck when we pulled out and felt kind of blue leaving after being near home for so long. The ship passes through the Panama Canal on route to the West Coast. We could see the part of the Canal the French Government started to build some old rusted dredges and dirt cans and old twisted nails. Well it took us about six hours to go through the canal there being six locks to pass. At the end of July the ship reaches Balboa Panama. Nelson takes shore leave and goes to watch a bullfight and cockfighting remarking that I dont think much of their sports over here. Leaving Balboa with a formation of 21 destroyers all at the Birminghams stern the squadron heads to San Diego where they are met with scores of spectators. After a quick shore leave to Los Angeles and then San Francisco the ship moves on to Portland Oregon going down the Columbia River. Nelson remarks often on the beautiful scenery and mountains of the Pacific Northwest. As Flagship of the Pacific Fleets Destroyer Squadron Nelson writes of the various patrols war games and training that the Birmingham participates up and down the West Coast. There are also passages devoted to shore leave in Los Angeles San Francisco and Portland as well as the occasional boat race against another destroyer. At the end of January 1920 the Birmingham receives an emergency call at 2 A.M. from the army transport ship Mt. Vernon which has sprung a leak 500 miles out of San Francisco. The Birmingham escorts her back to harbor. In April the Birmingham anchors in Pearl Harbor and the Nelson visits the Volcano Kilauea which is the only active volcano that you can look into. For the rest of the year the Birmingham goes up and down the West Coast being more a representative of the American Navy than anything else. In the summer of 1940 it even represents the Navy in the American Legion Convention. in Astoria Oregon. The diary ends at the end of November 1920 with the Birmingham heading for San Diego making 21 knots arriving in San Diego where the ship is refueled five hundred fifteen tons of coal. There are three loose newspaper clippings accompanying the writing all relating to WW1 or the Birmingham directly. The book has 14 pages of writing with each page except the last being full of writing. The book begins with about 10 pages of blank space and finishes with about 35 blank pages as well. Nelsons handwriting is clean and crisp very easy to read in a slightly faded black ink. It seems at a later date Nelson might have gone back over or expanded some sections as they are in a distinctly darker ink. The cover is cloth and shows a good deal of wear but is still fully attached and the name A. N. Nelson can be faintly read at the top. There are a few words underneath that look to be 301st section but they are considerably more faint. The whole book is in good condition. Background: USS Birmingham CS-2/CL-2 named for the city of Birmingham Alabama was a Chester-class scout cruiser reclassified a light cruiser in 1920. Entering service in 1908 the ship became known for the first airplane takeoff from a ship in history in 1910. During World War I Birmingham escorted convoys across the Atlantic. The cruiser was decommissioned in 1923 and sold for scrap in 1930. Following America's entrance into World War I Birmingham patrolled along the northeast U.S. coast until 14 June 1917 when she sailed from New York as part of the escort for the first US troop convoy to France. After returning to New York she was fitted for service in Europe and in August reported to Gibraltar as flagship for Rear Admiral A. P. Niblack Commander US Forces Gibraltar. She escorted convoys between Gibraltar the British Isles and France until the Armistice. After a short cruise in the eastern Mediterranean she returned to the United States in January 1919. From July 1919 to May 1922 she was based at San Diego California as flagship of Destroyer Squadrons Pacific Fleet and then moved to Balboa Canal Zone as flagship of the Special Service Squadron. After cruising along the Central American and northern South American coast she returned to Philadelphia and was decommissioned there on 1 December 1923 being sold for scrap on 13 May 1930. Commanders: Franck Taylor Evans: 28 April 1919 November 1919; George Bertram Landenberger: 1920 onwards.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF A.N. NELSON U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM FLAGSHIP PACIFIC FLEET DESTROYER SQUADRON POST-WORLD WAR 1 AMERICA BOSTON TO CALIFORNIA BALBOA PANAMA CANAL SAN DIEGO HARBOR LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PORTLAND OREGON COLUMBIA RIVER PEARL HARBOR HAWAII KILAUEA VOLCANO CS-2 CL-2 MT. VERNON POST WORLD WAR 1 NAVY CHESTER-CLASS SCOUT CRUISER AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL AMERICANA ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO DANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

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CAPTAIN ANGUS RICHARDSBiblio.com

1901 - 1902 ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN LOG BOOK OF THE MANY TRIPS OF THE SCHOONER KIPLING FROM NOVA SCOTIA TO BRAZIL AND THE CARIBBEAN PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT LOOK AT EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN SAILING COMMERCE

19010009155HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA to BRAZIL & CARIBBEAN. Good. 1901. On offer is a curious and original manuscript relic of ocean going commerce being the log book of an ill fated vessel called the Schooner "Kipling" whose commander Captain Angus Richards details a journey from Halifax to Pernambuco Brazil in 1901-1902. The 175 page or so handwritten log is in many ways typical of sea faring logs kept since the age of sail. There are included within the pages a detailed weather conditions ship position cargo information stray observations and condition reports. The log begins From La Have towards Halifax on the 27th of February 1901. Next the ship is in the Port of Halifax on April 18. The entries while the ship are at port are the most expositional focusing mostly on observations and not the precise calculations of the ships navigation. From Halifax the schooner travels toward Pernambuco then Barbados on May 4 arriving there on May 16 returning to Halifax on June 7 continuing from there to LeHave and Liverpool where they took on a load of lumber bound for the island of Antigua. They arrive in Antigua July 26 proceeding to Barbados reaching there on August 8. From there they go on to Puerto Rico and ports of Humacao and Fajardo picking up a load of molasses. From Fajardo they set sail for St. John New Brunswick on August 27. Other ports of call include Boston with final entries dated November 22nd dropping anchor in Getson's Cove in Lunenburg County Nova Scotia and getting ready to go out again to sea however where the ship is going is unwritten. The Schooner Kipling would eventually sink off the coast of Maine in January 1906 and all seven members of the ship miraculously survived. The story is quite interesting for anyone interested. The log book is 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Its a bit worn its edges but generally in pretty good condition. The front cover reads Ship - Kipling; Captain - Angus Richards; From - Halifax; To - Pernambuco. The hardcover is covered in marbled paper with a leather spine and sold by Creighton & Marshall 64 Upper Water Street near the Ordinance Halifax NS. The handwriting is very legible throughout in black ink that has not faded or smudged. TEXT: Wednesday 28th Feb. 1901. At 20 minutes to eleven left Getsons Cove with the wind from WNW bowing a strong breeze and at 4 p.m. got alongside Harts wharf - hauled alongside and moored vessel furled sails and cleaned up decks.; Wednesday 13th March. Got ready for sea. At 4 p.m. east off from wharf. Set fore-sail jib and jumbo and proceeded to sea. Stowed anchors - secured everything above decks then set mainsail at 8 p.m. 7 miles from there I now take my departure.; Sunday 17th March. From Halifax towards Pernambuco. This day comes in with fresh breeze and wind increasing to a gale with a high sea running vessel bowing hard and ship taking on large quantities of water on decks after 4 a.m. moderating some but still a high sea running which made vessel pitch and roll very heavy.; Friday 2nd August. From Antigua towards Barbados. Strong winds from the ENE with a scattering rain squall during this day. At 7 a.m. sighted Barbados. At noon came to an anchor in Parlile Bay furled sail and cleaned up decks. Moored vessel and made ready for discharging. This day has 36 hours to commence harbor log.; Monday 19th August. At the port of Humacao. Strong trades during this day with a scattering rain squall. Took out 25 tons of ballast and put it on deck. Then took in 32 Puncheons of Molasses. Returned 14 Empty Puncheons and took on 4 Puncheons of molasses on deck. Then cleared up and made ready for sea. Painted mast hoops on fore and main mast. Pumped ship. Anchor light attended too. Amount of cargo taking in at Humacao - 113 Puncheons of Molasses in the hole. 4 Pun. M. on deck. OVERALL: G; Manuscript; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF SCHOONER KIPLING CAPTAIN ANGUS D. RICHARDS HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA NAVAL MARINE NAUTICAL OCEAN GOING COMMERCE ST. JOHN NEW BRUNSWICK GETSONS COVE LUNENBURG PERNAMBUCO BRAZIL ANTIGUA BARBADOS HUMACAO FAJARDO PUERTO RICO SHIPWRECK CARIBBEAN COMMERCE 2OTH CENTURY NAVAL COMMERCE TURN OF THE 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN ECONOMY AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO DANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

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CHARLES M DAWSONBiblio.com

1876 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT TRAVEL DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY AN ENGLISH WOOL MERCHANT'S 18 YEAR OLD SON WHO GAINS KNOWLEDGE CONFIDENCE AND EXPERIENCE IN CANADA AND THE USA BEFORE HE TACKLES CHINA

18760002186SS ADRIATIC AMERICA CANADA. Good. 1876. On offer is a super original May to September 1876 manuscript diary handwritten by Charles M. Dawson the son of British wool manufacturer Mark Dawson. Only 18 years old the tour to the US and Canada was undertaken to build up the confidence and experience of the scion of a successful enterprise. We note this trip was a prelude to a much longer undertaking in 1877 - 1878 when he visited China to sight-see conduct business but mostly to assess the market on behalf of his father's firm Mark Dawson & Sons of Bradford England worsted spinners est. 1848. We list these diaries separately Seller ID #0002187. Using a small 3 x 4 inch gilt edged undated note book with worn marbleized covers titled 'Log of my Journeyings in America and Canada from May 23rd 1876 Private' has approximately 115 pages of entries one cannot fail to be impressed by the maturity and composure of this young man who does a fine job of describing his voyage and his observations of all that he experiences. Adding further depth are a small number of illustrations by the young Dawson who is already quite and accomplished artist. We have a sketchbook he created much later in life. Beginning May 24 1876 leaving on the SS Adriatic from Liverpool we learn of seasickness whales icebergs and the death aboard ship of a young man in the last stage of consumption. Then to New York where his North American sojourn begins. Here are some snippets: Thursday Sept. 28 "This day being Pennsylvania Day all the stores were closed the streets were lined with bunting and flags as fine as are the 4th July - Geo having nothing to do he I set out early for the Exposition. We arrived there with great difficulty as every possible means of conveyance was crammed. The crowd at the Centennial was something fearful. Every passage and aisle was crowded to suffocation. We rambled around somehow nearly all day. We had a fine look in a Turkish café smoking long pipes and houkahas drinking coffee etc. We created a great sensation." Included is a tucked in photo of the 67 year old Charles. The cover is worn spine loose but overall G.; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CHARLES M. DAWSON INDUSTRIAL ESPIONAGE WOOL TRADE WOOL TRADER SPYING COMMERCIAL ESPIONAGE TRAVEL SPINNERS WORSTED WOOL MAKES BRITISH INDUSTRY CANADA NORTH AMERICA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPELBIOGRAPHY BIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY PERSONAL NARRATIVES . unknown

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CORPORAL JOSEPH ENGELHARDT, Anti-Tank CoBiblio.com

1943 PERSONAL HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT BATTLE DIARY OF AN AMERICAN INFANTRYMAN

1943000112North Africa Italy Europe. Fair. 1943. Corporal Joseph Engelhardt scrupulously writes over 55 pages in an address book converted into a diary full from A - L of his journey from North Africa to Italy in the late summer of 1943 through to June of 1944. Battles troop movements anectodal observations and much more. Engelhardt is a keen observer and exhibits a fair bit of charm as he shares his thoughts and opinions. This is a down to earth yet cocky and brassy the young man is writing from a grunt's eye view; a soldier of the 34th Infantry Division 168th Infantry Regiment the famed "Red Bull" and "Deset Bull" divisions that helped beat the Germans in North Africa and opened the door for the invasion of Italy that this very same soldier took part in. The regimental motto is 'ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK'. This diary begins with his account of North Africa time in Oran and then onto Italy. He writes of his pals killed in action the wounded and he suffers wounds too. In a very moving passage he makes a note to himself to write 'Nana' but not to tell her he is in the hospital again. He also writes of personal matters; girls back home girls in Europe. In one personal passage he writes of receiving a letter from a girlfriend - "Got a letter from June which I didn't go for. She isn't going to tie me down to unhappiness after what I've been through!!" Stunning to consider this man's placement in World War II history and that he so carefully wrote of his times thoughts and adventures. I'll quote from his last charming entry; June 1944 "Everything set to leave. Still awaiting on furlong papers. Am I on edge!! Damn this waiting!!" Condition wise the book's exterior has been repaired with tape along the spine. The cover is just holding together and though the pages are very clean and legible there are some loose pages but all attached and present.; Manuscript; 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA WORLD WAR II WW II NORTH AFRICA ITALY ITALIAN CAMPAIGN SALERNO ARTILLERY INFANTRY RED BULL DESERT WARFARE ROMMEL DESERT RATS INFANTRY TANK ARMOR . unknown

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Dang Van Xuan [MAO] et alBiblio.com

1950s to 1960s ORIGINAL MEMORY BOOK AND LETTER COPY BOOK OF A VIET CONG SOLDIER LEAVING HIS FRIENDS FOR THE WAR IN THE SOUTH

19550002429VIETNAM. Poor. 1955. On offer is a fascinating original manuscript relic of the early Vietnam War dating back from the mid to later 1950s to the early 1960s. Handwritten by a Vietcong soldier called Mao full name Ðang Van Xuân the book is comprised of poems letter copies and diary like entries and pages that remind one of memorial albums with entries by friends and admirers with whom he studied political courses by the Communist Party in Hanoi for 3 years. The writings include; sentimental patriotic love poems about the role of love in war and love in general; also the lyrics of popular songs which our research finds are still known in Vietnam today. Our research suggests he lives in the North and the book commemorates that he is going far away. We know he is heading South on a 'mission' and likely combat as names mentioned include southern provinces: 'Nghe An' and 'Ha Tinh'. Interestingly the book had a dual purpose. When reversed the last 10 pages or so were used for mounting stamps; tax stamps payroll stamps we can only surmise but the stamps have since been removed but not by us. The book is in poor shape the text block loose but all accounted for. Some old water damage but all the narrative and entries are legible.; Vietnamese; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF FRENCH INDOCHINA VIETNAM WAR VC VAN SAM BAO TIEN PHONG TANG VIET MINH COMMUNIST PARTY VIET NAM ÐEC LEP ÐENG MINH HEI LEAGUE FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF VIETNAM COMMUNIST NGHE AN HA TINH BATTLE OF ÐIEN BIÊN PHE HE CHÍ MINH NGÔ ÐÌNH DIEM EMPEROR BEO ÐEI DINH VAN SAM VIET CONG CHONG COMMANDOS KHANG KE TOAN TRINH SAT BORDER RECON DINH VAN SAM HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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EDITH HARPOURBiblio.com

1869 ORIGINAL CHARMING MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN IN THE STYLE OF A NOVEL BY THE CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER

18690001887ASEA ABOARD THE YACHT ASTOR. Good. 1869. On offer is a simply charming 1869 manuscript relic of a young girl's nautical life being a unique 184 page journal handwritten by 16 year old Edith or Edeth Harpour daughter of Captain John Harpour and at the beginning of the work we find them aboard the yacht "Astor". Edith proves to be a singularly unique diarist creating her autobiography in the form of a novel. She begins: "These "just fruits" at a late day are affectionately dedicated to a good papa by his daughter May 1869." The index of chapter titles: The Trial Trip Chapter I; Home Sweet Home Chapter II; Sunsets and Philosophy Chapter III; Twilight and Educational Chapter IV; Miss Falkland Chapter V; Bittern Lodge Chapter VI; The Village Curator and "other lights" Chapter VII; Changes and Nationalism Chapter VIII; Letters from Home and Air Castles Chapter IX; Ralph Cotteran's Daughter Chapter X; Turning New Leaves Chapter XI; Improves Each Shinning Move Chapter XII; John Harpour "Again" Chapter XIII; For better and worse Chapter XVI. Historians and collectors of personal narratives on life aboard ships will be hard pressed to find a more charming well written work. Here are some snippets: "How is her head Captain On hearing a voice a broad shouldered fine looking white haired gentleman stopped in his short walk turned round and faced a young girl who not with an assumed air of gravity had asked the above question. The "Captain" advancing a step or two passed his hand quietly through the brown curls of his daughter and gazing into her dark eyes said "If I informed my Eddie that "her head" was N.W. by W. or N.E. by E. how much wiser would she be But papa dear how are we getting along I don't like this perfectly quiet gliding! I wish a friendly breeze would come and give us a tossing! Then she added I don't think mama would relish it so much as I think and almost know I should. The lady spoken of mama smiled faintly a glance would show that she was an invalid. She sat or rather reclined on a heap of downy pillows a rich woollen wrap careful "fixed" about her the colors of which contrasted vividly with the pure delicate face and thin white hands that lay listlessly on the coverlid. Before describing any more of my dramatic person I must inform my reader that all of the hero's and heroines in this opening scene were enjoying a sea voyage on the fact and world renowned yacht Astor commanded and owned by Captain Harpour. The captain had seen service and for many years was the commander of one of the finest ships in the merchant service. His dream from a boy had been to cruise in a yacht of his own and having been a steady youth determined to get one. He gradually raised himself from one step to another until he having reached the top most rung of his profession" The 6½" x 8¼" book's front cover is pulling away but overall G.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF EDITH HARPOUR EDETH HARPOUR CAPTAIN JOHN HARPOUR YACHT ASTOR TRAVEL LIFE AT SEA LIFE ABOARD SHIPS SAILING YACHTS NAUTICAL MARINE OCEAN TRAVEL AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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FEGAN FAMILY [JOHN FEGAN, DANIEL B FEGAN, JOHN R FEGAN, JOSEPH G CATHERINE]Biblio.com

1880 - 1895 HANDWRITTEN LEDGER BOOK OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PERSONAL AND BUSINESS EXPENSES AND BILLS OF THE PATRIARCH OF A FAMILY OF STONE MASONS IN SMALL TOWN IOWA

18800009056LYONS CLINTON IOWA IA. Good. 1880. On offer is the personal home and business accounting log book of a man John Fegan patriarch of a family Masonry company living in Lyons Iowa from 1880 all the way to 1895. The book is a fascinating mix of both professional and personal expenses over the years. This is a fascinating piece of history. At the beginning of the book January 5th 1880 Daniel Fegan is employed seemingly as a Mason by the Clinton & Lyons Horse Railway Company. The accounts of 1880 and 1881 are included almost exclusively on the first 8 pages. On these pages under the entries for 1880 and 1881 are entries for 1885 and 1886 as well. Later in the book around page 31 there are a number of pages devoted to the living expenses for 1880 written down. Jan 5th - To 1 bottle of ink and 5 pens - $.15; 6th - To Tobacco and cigars - $.60; 7th - To candies and nuts - $.40.9th - To 12 photographs part pay - $2.00. These living expenses continue throughout the entire year. It can be inferred that by 1885 Fegan has his own masonry company though it is possible he already had this company in 1880 and 81 and just contracted out to the Clinton & Lyons Horse Railway Co. September 25th 1885. Charles Phillips Sr. 4 1/2 days masoning at $2.30 per day - $11.25. His accounts for 1885 and 1886 show much more detail the entries of 1880/1881 and show quite a bit of complexity in the costs incurred and bills charged. As well they show the personal expenses that Fegan occurred as well. August 1885. The Bill or Cost of Building a porch on west side of the house. For all kinds of lumber - $18.00; For Mr. Boid for Carpenter work - $11.00; David Mitty for spouting - $6.34; Nails and paints of Snider - $6.00; John Anthony for a Load of Stone - $1.25. There are also entries under the titles Money paid out for housekeeping and living expenses account of Money Layed out for the House and Money Layed out for the use of House. It can be seen from these passages that the patriarch of the family was Daniel D. Fegan and that he had his three sons Joseph G. John R. and Daniel B. Fegan working for him. There is a page with the title John Fegan Money earned myself seemingly showing that the ledger would have been used by more than just one person at a time not just the father. In the pages solely devoted to 1886 the ledger book contains mostly living expenses such as Tobacco salt soap ivory 1/2 bushel of apples butter as well as others such as Paid for Clinton County Album church collection and Goose for Thanksgiving. For each day of the year the expenses are written on one or two lines. There are also pages titled Money Received of the Boys which pays opposite each name showing the money that each son paid to their father and mother usually $10 and $5 respectively. This might imply that the boys were somewhat independent contractors and paid their father and mother a monthly fee. The father John Fegan is very methodical throughout even writing down the expenses that his children occurred through buying him presents on his 70th birthday. These presents included a small handkerchief - $.10 2 pair socks $.20 each and a neck bough - $.25. For the years of 1890 and onwards there are no expenses related to the costs of the family business in the ledger. By this time its assumed that the ledger has become solely for personal expenses for the father John Fegan. One of his children most probably took over the company business ledger book possibly the oldest child Daniel B. The latest entry is for April 1st 1895. John Fegan would die later that month. Though this is the latest entry it is not the end of the book. However the entries that follow are few and far between. On the 77th page there is an attempt to use the book as a diary though only two days are recorded. October 18th 1880. The wind was blowing very hard Saturday and turned cold and we had a little freeze but it is very pleasant today. December 17th 1880. It has been snowing this morning but has slowed up some at 11 Oclock a.m. There are also a number of pages under the title Rent paid each month that begins in 1903 and go until 1907. The though the author of this section is unknown. It could be one of the children. The rent goes to Rands House Corner 3rd & Exchange. Beginning on page 132 there are a number of pages that begin in 1895 of the living expenses of Catherine Fegan the late John Fegans wife. The pages show her living expenses as well as the money received from her children. It lasts only a couple pages. There are a few diary entries from 1886 on a page as well as many other pages of notes and expenses and some calculations. The entries stop after around page 150. The book is in fair shape. Both front and back cover detached as well as a number of pages on the inside. The writing inside is very legible and clear and is in great shape.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF FEGAN FAMILY JOHN FEGAN DANIEL B. FEGAN MASONRY COMPANY LYONS IOWA CLINTON & LYONS HORSE RAILWAY COMPANY END OF THE 19TH CENTURY CASH ACCOUNTS DETAILED LIVING EXPENSES PERSONAL FINANCES BUSINESS EXPENSES FAMILY BUSINESS TAY COHN BOOKKEEPER AMERICAN PATRIARCH LIFE IN THE MIDDLE WEST MID-WEST AMERICA AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO DANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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FRANCIS X MARTINBiblio.com

1918 - 1924 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HAND WRITTEN BY AN AMERICAN MARINE CORP RIFLE SERGEANT DURING WWI WHO WOULD GO ON TO INVESTIGATE THE LINDBERGH KIDKNAPPING AND PROTECT KINGS OF FINANCE AND THE PRINCE OF WALES

19240008100QUANTICO VIRGINIA FRANCE. Good. 1924. On offer is a unique bound ruled notebook often referred to as an FMP Field Message Pad. It is used by enlisted personnel as well as officers to take notes record information and serve as an aide memoire. Kept by U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Francis X Martin the notebook has 56 blank ruled pages. It is a bit more than a third complete. The notebook measures 8 in by 4 in and is in good condition. It is dated 1918 but contains entries dated 1924. According to an article at Tampa Bay Times of July 1944 Frances X. Martin was the youngest gunnery sergeant at the American Expeditionary Force he enlisted in October 1914 and served in France during the WW1 after his discharge in 1932 he was a personal bodyguard of banker J. P. Morgan and in this capacity bodyguarded many famous people including Prince of Wales Lloyd George Lord Cavendish Giuseppe Volpe and Dwight Morrow. Eventually he settled in St. Petersburg in Florida where he participated in veteran organizations and was a vice president of American Legion Post 14 and in 1942 reenlisted and served at the Marine detachment of the Miami Naval Air Station. He notes his home location as Quantico VA Overseas Depot. The first 4 pages are a listing of duties of several ranks. This is followed by a Report of Activities in Active Service. The entries begin July 12 1924 and continue through Sept 16 1924. In succinct 1-line entries he details the principal activity of each day. For example: "July 12 Left for Wakefield Mass. July 15: Fired on range July 20: Camp Inspection & Liberty July 23: Shot for record & qualified Expert 303". He notes Aug 16: ". Birthday and on Aug 22 Field Day & drew $5.84 worth of chances on a diamond ring" no lady mentioned!. The remaining pages consist of several diagrams of Platoon and Section deployment formations as well as list of names and lists of infractions. A military historian would find this to be a clear and concise record of life with a Marine Corp Rifle Sergeant; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF 1920s ROARING TWENTIES UNITED STATES VIRGINIA USMC; U.S. MARINE CORPS FRANCIS X. MARTIN; QUANTICO VA; OVERSEAS DEPOT FIELD MESSAGE PAD FMP MARINE CORPS TRAINING IN 1920S ARMY SERVICE IN 1920S MCB QUANTICO MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO FLORIDA WW1 VETERANS AMERICAN LEGION COMMANDERS GUNNERY SERGEANT AT THE AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE AMERICAN LEGION POST 14 WW1 VETERANS FROM ST. PETERSBURG FL; YOUNGEST GUNNERY SERGEANT OF AEF J.P.MORGAN BODYGUARD AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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GEORGE AVERYBiblio.com

1884 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HAND WRITTEN BY A VERY POLITICAL RHODE ISLAND MACHINIST MERCHANT OYSTERMAN AND BASS HORN PLAYER IN THE TOWN BAND

18840008087WESTERLY RHODE ISLAND LOCUSTVILLE. Good. 1884. On offer is an excellent and detailed diary of a Rhode Island businessman who was very active in his local community. The diary is in good condition. It measures 6 inches by 3 inches. The diary entries are 100% complete. There are several cash account pages partially completed as well as some memoranda notes. His entries are for the most part quite legible. George Washington Avery II was born in Groton CT February 18 1847 and lived in what is now Westerly RI. At the time it was also known as Locustville and there are some references to that later name. He died February 15th 1928 and is buried in what is know known as Hopkinton RI once part of Westerly. He and his wife Marcia had 4 children. Avery was a businessman who ran a machining shop as well as sold items such as oysters as illustrated by these entries: ". sold 17 gallons of oysters ." Feb 16; ". worked today on 15 horse valve case and 8 horse cylinder all day . oysters 13 gallons sold quickly" Feb 23; He is a member of a Lodge - most likely a Masonic Lodge ". Installation of Officers in Subordinate Lodge. Degree work was done . " Jan 14. He also played in a community band: "Band rehearsal tonight it a good one testing big Bass horn it is much larger than all the others". He was a member of the Republican Party and was quite disappointed when Grover Cleveland D defeated the much- vilified James Blaine. "Presidential Election. Came home this morning from Wickford . went to town meeting at hotel a great deal of excitement all over the country today" Nov 4. "Reports today Cleveland is elected other reports coming in later and both Parties claim it. Great excitement in the large cities fears of riots in some its almost as bad here in the county everyone is anxiously waiting the returns" Nov5 ". it is feared the Democrats have whipped us out with the help of the righteous selfish Temperance voters anything to defeat Blaine ." Nov 8. Through his diary a reader can meet a hard-working New Englander who is committed to his family and his community. ". Staid at home tonight. Had a fair practice and bothered Marcia to my hearts content" Dec 2. His entries are rich detail and one can get a very clear look at life in late 19th century Rhode Island. It is an excellent window into the daily life of a small entrepreneur and engineer as it was this type of person who in many ways actually laid the industrial foundations of the United States. This is a terrific resource for a social historian who is focused on life in late 19th century Rhode Island or New England.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF 19TH CENTURY 1880S "GILDED AGE" GEORGE AVERY WESTERLY RI WASHINGTON COUNTY RHODE ISLAND NEW ENGLAND MACHINING IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY ENGINE DESIGN IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY LOCUSTVILLE RHODE ISLAND'S OYSTER INDUSTRY PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1884 PRESIDENT GROVER CLEVELAND'S VICTORY 19TH CENTURY ENTREPRENEURS RHODE ISLAND ECONOMY IN 19TH CENTURY SMALL BUSINESSES IN 19TH CENTURY RHODE ISLAND NEW ENGLAND INDUSTRY NEW ENGLAND ECONOMY AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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GEORGE BEAUFOYBiblio.com

ORIGINAL 1852 LONDON DIARY - THE DIARY/JOURNAL OF GEORGE BEAUFOY RN OWNER OF BEAUFOY VINEGAR FACTORY AND VICTORIAN ERA TYCOON OF ONE OF ENGLAND'S MOST IMPORTANT COMMODITIES

18520008044London England. Very Good. 1852. On offer is a prize 1852 diary and journal of George Beaufoy a prominent merchant in London England. This book which is in excellent condition is an outstanding description of his 2nd year running this already century-old family firm. The book is 10 in by 9 1/2 in. The paperboard cover and all pages are in excellent condition. There are 224 pages and the book is 100% complete. The handwriting is clearly written if somewhat difficult to read. George Beaufoy was born in 1796 and served in the Royal Navy from 1810 until 1851 retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. In 1852 he took over the family firm - Beaufoy Vinegar Factory. The firm was founded sometime before 1743 by his grandfather. George Beaufoy ran the firm from 1851 until his death in 1864. The firm which produced vinegar wine mineral water and cordials continued until 1932 when it merged with Sarson's Vinegars and several other firms to form British Vinegars Limited BVL. Through a number of mergers BVL today is part of the Japanese firm Mizkan Group the largest supplier of Japanese seasonings worldwide. The entries are a mix of personal and business notations. A number detail various social activities while others offer detailed information on business affairs & matters. "Took Anne to see Houses of Parliament and afterwards drove round Regents Park and home by Grosvenor Place" Mar 27 1852. "In afternoon went with Anne to the Zoological Gardens Regent Park and remained and hour & a half to hear the music. Was not aware until we are at the gardens that Saturday is Gala Day" May 27 1852 "Left South Lambeth about 1/2 past 11 arrived at Sheepshead about 4 or 1/4 before found all pretty well ." Jul11 1852 "Went to Sheepshead by Express. Walked on from Abington Arrived 12:40. Found Mary Jones and Miss Jonesat Sheepshead Latter to take leave she will sail of the 1st of September from Spithead ." Aug 20 1852. "Wm Christmas and sic old and good customer came over and said he should continue his custom for he could not get a better article and I said he should write to Mr. Wakely if he could tell him where to buy a better article than Beaufoy and I thank him" Sept 8 1852. Some notable entries include a correspondence with Field Marshall Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington the leading military figure in Britain: "My Lord Duke I beg to return to you my sincere thanks for . Feb 6 1852. An entry on Jan 7th details will arrangements he made for his new wife Anne. The July 11 entry details his income tax declaration. It shows an annual income of £6000 equivalent today to £800000 or US$1 million. His entry also notes that he believes he paid too much! The Memoranda Section is filled with business references calculations and records. Records include purchases of various ingredients amounts paid to some staff monthly production runs of 'sweets' term used to describe wine and even Christmas presents. This diary presents an utterly fascinating detailed look at the daily life of a very successful businessman in mid-19th century London. It also gives a glimpse into some of the finances of a successful business operating across the country. It is a goldmine for a business or social historian.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF 19TH CENTURY 1850s VICTORIAN ERA MID-VICTORIAN ERA GEORGE BEAUFOY BAEUFOY VINEGAR FACTORY BRITISH VINEGAR LIMITED MIZKAN GROUP HISTORY OF LONDON VAUXHALL HISTORY 19TH CENTURY MANUFACTURERS BUSINESSES FOOD PRODUCTION INDUSTRIES VINEGAR PRODUCTION ARTHUR WELLESLEY COMMERCE VICTORIAN SOCIAL HISTORY VICTORIAN ERA ECONOMY HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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GEORGE EMLEN ROOSEVELTBiblio.com

1935 - 1947 ORIGINAL GROUP INCLUDING LOGS AND SCRAPBOOK OF THE NOTED RACING SCHOONER THE 'MISTRESS'

19350002578NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND TO BERGEN NORWAY et al 1935. On offer is a super archive of typed ship's logs and scrapbook regarding the noted schooner "The Mistress" dated 1935 - 1947. George E. Roosevelt President Teddy Roosevelt's nephew was Master and Navigator of the Mistress and while there are no ownership inscriptions or other identifiers it seems likely this scrapbook was compiled and written by Roosevelt. The Mistress was the former flagship of the New York Yacht Club built in Shelbourne Nova Scotia in 1930 for George Roosevelt. Designed by Sherman Hoyt she raced her way through the Depression and War years in Long Island Sound the bi-annual Newport to Bermuda Race and contests in Europe. The archive includes three original 1935 typed logs describing the tragic 1935 transatlantic Yacht Race from Newport - Bergen Norway. Each day of the race is mentioned in 10 pages of typed manuscript. Minor changes have been made inserted in pencil. Plus two original carbon copies of the same. This log mentions several tragic deaths aboard other yachts in this race. A 1931 original typed log of a trip from Newport R.I. on July 4 to July 23 1931 11 pages onboard The Mistress" with George E. Roosevelt Master. Plus one original carbon copy with minor changes inserted in pencil. Another rather interesting typed log or manuscript is a 1947 New York to Panama trip about a Navy vessel. This voyage was from March 31 to April. There is a great 12 x 10 x 6 inch photo of Newsman and officers on board the USS Wisconsin for the Fourth Naval Reserve Training cruise and is captioned. The log of the journey is attached. This includes daily notes and events with navy officers and newspaper reporters as well as the President of the Shell Oil Co. This log was typed on 12 pages on the reverse of each page is letter head from Harris Upham & Co- a famous brokerage firm dealing in securities. Here are some snippets: June 12 1935 Our cook deserves a few remarks. He is a Dane and admits an age of 51 but looks older. His performance during the two days of heavy weather was marvelous. Hot meals well cooked and promptly served greeted us each time we came below cold and wet. All this time cooking in galley without a breath of ventilation as we of course were battened down completely during the gale. He feels hurt if one does not eat a lot and will get anything asked for such as tea instead of coffee etc. Our skipper says this storm would be exceeded only by winter gales or tropical hurricanes. Our cook says that the beating he received was not deserved even by one who murdered his father and mother: and he says he never did that. June 21 1935 Long 27.20 The sun came out this afternoon and its warmth was most grateful. It soon went behind the clouds and our fingers on the wheel again became numb as they have been for day. Below decks we are warm and the food continues wonderful. our eggs are still good: the bread still fresh; rum ration served at times when tired and cold is far superior to whisky and brandy. Contrary to our course in 1931 we took ice with us this trip and the last of it melted away today and we had our last fresh meat today. Of our 320 gallons of water we have consumed only 100 so if conditions continue favorable water will be turned on in the toilet in three days. We so far have used only salt water for washing and bathing. One cup a piece a day for shaving has been allowance of fresh water. BIO NOTES: George Emlen Roosevelt 1887-1963 was a banker and philanthropist was a first cousin once-removed of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and one of the most prominent railroad financiers of his day involved in 14 railroad reorganizations. He also held directorships in several important companies including the Morgan-controlled Guaranty Trust Company the Chemical Bank and the Bank for Savings in New York. His son Julian Roosevelt was an Olympic yachtsman. Overall G. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Manuscript. unknown

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GEORGE R WILSONBiblio.com

1935 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY OF ONE MAN'S DESPERATE DEPRESSION ERA JOB AT ONE OF THE MOST REMOTE PLACES IN AMERICA

19350001890CAPE SARICHEF ALASKA. Good. 1935. On offer is an interesting original 1935 manuscript diary handwritten by a hard working single young man named George R. Wilson we believe who lived somewhere near Saginaw or Flint Michigan but whose diary reveals an utterly unique experience of working at one of the most remote jobs on the planet. Rather sparsely written with about one third of the diary having entries George wrote of his attempts to find work in 1935 at the height of the Depression Era and the temporary jobs he managed to get. He worked for the Michigan Unemployment Census the Emerging Relief Administration the Durant Hotel as a house detective the Federal Housing Administration and had other odd jobs. He carefully noted in the diary the number of hours he worked and the salary he earned. But it is George's good fortune to receive a job offer July 4th when he received a letter from Ketchikan asking if he would accept a position as 2nd assistant at the Scotch Gap Lighthouse in Alaska at a salary of $1560. per annum. The Cape Sarichef Light was the most western in the Northern hemisphere as well as the most isolated. The station closed from Dec 1st to March 1st because the Bering Sea was frozen. Because of the isolation civilians who worked there were given a full year vacation after 3 years of duty and the Coast Guard members were rotated after one year. In 1933 it was said that one of the keepers had a breakdown because of the isolation. Only a few trappers could get through to the station in the harsh winter months. On July 17 the author notes 'July 17 Rec'd letter from Ketchikan stating I had been nominated for 2nd ass't at Cape Sarichef also finger print form.' On July 28 the author left Flint MI for Bellingham Washington where he boarded the SS "North King" for Cape Sarichef on August 1. He made many stops along the way and noted these and the route in his diary. He occasionally worked loading canned salmon on the ship. On Aug 6th he was given the oath of office by the Captain of the tender "Hemlock". While anchored off Kodiak the author made the following entry: 'Aug 14.Anchored off Kodiak at 6:00 AM. Tied up at cannery about 1:00 PM. Visited Russian Orthodox Church. Kodiak was settled about 1774. Talked with Charles Madsen noted hunter game warden and guide. A Kodiac bear was killed 5 miles from Kodiak which was 13 1/2 ft long and weighed 2255 lb. A bear killed by Madsen was 5 ft around the neck. The way we came to Kodiak is about 1700 miles from Bellingham.' After a trip of three weeks the author arrived at Cape Sarichef on August 21st: Left Scotch Gap at 11:30 AM and reached Cape Sarichef about 1:30 PM. A.I. Sutherland keeper George C Francis 1st Asst. We are in Lat 54 35' 50" and long. 164 56' 02". This light was built in 1903. It is a 3rd order light gas mantle and is 185 ft above high tide. Lee Harpole was keeper leaving today. Sutherland gets $1800 and Francis $1620. After his arrival at Cape Sarichef the author made occasional short entries. He wrote of: the arrival of the mail boat "Star" on various days; receiving a mackinaw and other clothing he had ordered; visits from two trappers in the area Fred Webber and Exel Samuelson; seeing caribou once seeing 62 at one time; trapping foxes; closing the station at midnight on Nov 30th not to reopen until Mar 1; picking up mail at Scotch Gap; a few daily activities - getting hair cut washing taking pictures eating lbs of flaxseed; On Dec 29 the author made the following entry: Began misty rain about 3 PM. Sent following night let. to May: "Everything fine. No mail out since September. Your mail received". Cost - $2.21.' Overall G.; Manuscript; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF GEORGE R. WILSON CAPE SARICHEF ALASKA BERING SEA KETCHIKAN THE CAPE SARICHEF LIGHT COAST GUARD AMERICANA LIGHTHOUSE DEPRESSION ERA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel . hardcover

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HAROLD E BENSONBiblio.com

1915 - 1929 ORIGINAL GROUP OF THREE 5-YEAR MANUSCRIPT DIARIES HANDWRITTEN BY A YOUNG STUDIOUS AND PERHAPS OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE VALMONT COLORADO BOY WHO BECOMES A CHARMING MARRIED MAN

19150002090VALMONT COLORADO. Very Good. 1915. On offer is a super group of three 3 five year manuscript diaries handwritten by a sensational diarist named Harold E. Benson b. April 14th 1902 of Valmont Colorado. Harold rarely misses a day in the fifteen years represented in the three books from 1915 to 1929 where we see a young studious out going boy-next-door grow from 12 - 13 years old to 28 from a boy playing Bear and counting eggs for mom to a young teen taking motors apart playing sports fishing and chores to a loving husband with his sweetie Rachel to come home to and play board games at Christmas. Very active Harold perhaps a little obsessive documents everything he does from playing on South Denver baseball team school classes people sick of influenza chapel school Woodrow Wilson's death about a carnival playing poker car auction fever considering a job for $40 a month the Lacombe plant power plant bought a 1921 Chevy car $100.00 fixing his phonograph motor spring Deer Creek Canyon driving to Barstow San Bernadino a woman tried to drown her three kids in California Salt Lake City gold rush and much much more. The early diary is remarkable as the exuberant young Harold almost gushes each day about his joy for life and the people around him and even his idol Thomas Edison who inspires him to be an inventor. Harold goes on even at a very young age to gain some success with his inventions and has articles published in the magazine POPULAR MECHANICS. The war and the flu of 1918 and how it affected him and those around him will keep you enthralled. Though very brainy he is a typical All-American young man who loves in playing baseball working on his family's farm. He was very intuitive and detailed and his good character shines through. Overall VG.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF ROARING TWENTIES ROARING 20S HAROLD E BENSON VALMONT COLORADO MEN STUDIES GENDER STUDIES OBSESSIVE BEHAVIOUR AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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JOSEPH E SAWYERBiblio.com

1868 ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DIARY OF A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF A YOUNG ASPIRING LAWYER WORKING FOR A NOTED JUDGE AND MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE PRESENCE IN POLITICS AND VARIOUS FRATERNAL SOCIETIES

18680009066BOSCOBEL WISCONSIN WI PONTIAC MICHIGAN MI. Good. 1868. On offer is a unique and thoroughly interesting diary written by a young but rather successful lawyer in the mid-19th century. The young mans name is Joseph E. Sawyer born in 1847 in Piermont New Hampshire. Sawyer and his mother later moved to Cambridge City Indiana where Sawyer visits periodically. After many years of schooling Sawyer leaves Cambridge City to go to Boscobel Wisconsin where he enters the law office of George C. Hazelton. In 1867 he formed a co-partnership with Benjamin Shearer and commenced business for himself at the age of twenty. They continued about one year but Sawyer left at the end of the year. There is a slip of paper in the back pocket of the diary with a handwritten date December 11th 1867. Boscobel Wisconsin. On the other side of this paper are two newspaper clippings that give a little more information on Sawyers situation right before the diary begins. The first clipping is for his law firm: "SHEARER & SAWYER Attorneys and counselors notaries public U.S Claim Agents. Prompt attention paid to all business entrusted to their care. Office first door north of Kieren's clothing store." The second one right below it is a brief note of goodbye from the firm: "Personal. Mr. J. E. Sawyer having withdrawn from the co-partnership in the practice of law with Ben. Shearer Esq. leaves us this morning for Indiana where he goes to spend the holidays with The old folks at home. Many friends will miss him and many warm wishes for his future prosperity follow him from Boscobel." The diary commences on January 1st 1868 the day Sawyer turns 21: January 1: At home in Cambridge City twenty first birthday. Went with Lizzie Kate and Ella to Dublin to the dedication of the new school building and in the morning attended the reading society at Molin McKee's." On the 17th Sawyer writes: Cold morning. The coldest day of the winter so far. I intended going to Germantown but thought it too cold. Received a letter from Uncle Ed Mr. Bush and Judge Crofoot offering me a position in Judge Crofoots office as clerk. I decided to accept and commence at once to make preparations for leaving. Bought a trunk at the star grocery for $11.00." Judge M.E. Crofoots office is in Pontiac Michigan and Sawyer enters the law office as a clerk. Much of this diary is about his work with Judge Crofoot in Pontiac. March 25. Went to the 9 train to meet the judge but he did not come.Before I got to the depot the train came in advance of time. He bought some tracing muslin for me to make some maps of the Holly Depot grounds for the Van Steinburg case. Mrs. Green and Mrs. Adams at tea. Received a line from Bullenger today photograph inc. declines my invitation for the vacation."; April 28. Called at half past four. Rose went to office then to depot. Waited a few moments. Took 5:40 train. Went to Russell House. Met Judge. After breakfast went to Manard's office thence to court room. Several cases were disposed of and Van Steinburgh case. Occupied reading case P.M. in Maynard's office. Evening in bar library till after eleven then went to hotel wrote home to Bell then retired."; October 30. I have been alone in office much of the time since Judge went to Lapeer and have been recording deeds most of the time and there is a little law business being done now till after election. I work late till after midnight as I was going home between 11 & 12 oclock. The judge over took me and I rode home with him. He has driven 104 miles and made speeches in the last four days. Times in Michigan are not always easy for Sawyer and he often struggles with money: June 19: Dead broke. I've been in Pontiac five months. Have spent $1.47 and made $6.25. Total cash on hand 11 cents. Have been scratching my head for two days and for my life I don't know where I can get any money. What can I do I am about $5.50 in debt now. I won't borrow anymore.The heat is oppressive and I've no thin coat. Sawyer also writes often of matters that dont deal with just his law firm. He is an active member in the local politics and seems to be fairly liberal as well. He is also a member of a number of fraternal societies such as the Masons and the Knights of Pythias: January 8. Commenced studying Insurance.A drunken man come in to our yard and being too weak to stand lay in the storm and as it was quite cold I helped him to a hotel. Started for the society but on account of prayer meeting there was no society meeting so I spent the evening calling around on friends &c."; April 6. Crofoot and I busy as could be in office. Call day on brief in Van Steinburg's case. Democrats elected city officers and torches illuminate the nites repose. They are very jubilant over a small matter. I worked late in the office and care nothing of the show of what I saw as I went out to printing office. Was disgusted."; June 5: Circus in town. Terrible hail storm. All the windows and sky light on the west side of every house in town broken in while we were at dinner. Exciting scene on the street. Horses broke away women fainted &c.; August 21: The Light Guards of Detroit came out this morning to go in to camp at Orchard Lake for a few days. Met by the Pontiac Knight Templers &c. Applied for the agency of the Continental Insurance Co.; November 3. ELECTION I spent the day at the polls very quiet and orderly. A very pleasant day. Great bustle confusion and noise this evening. Democrats very jubilant over their victory in our city &c. But as further returns come in showing large Rep. gain everywhere they change their tune. I went home about one oclock all the Co. officers are safe except Register which is doubtful. Great crowd and confusion. The diary has a total of 232 pages of writing. Sawyers handwriting is easily legible and a delight to read. The book is bound in black cloth and in general is in good shape. Background: For the rest of his life Sawyer was a lawyer a real estate developer prominent member of the Michigan Republican party and an active member in a number of societies. He married Lizzie V. Satterlee in 1877 and they had 3 daughters. He died in 1916. The personal papers of Sawyer are held at the Detroit Public Library Special Collections. Further information about Sawyer can be found in the Cyclopedia of Michigan: Historical and Biographical pages 187-188.; M.E. Crofoot was a prominent businessman attorney and the judge of the Oakland County Probate Court from 1849 to 1856. He was involved in Oakland County state and national affairs. He was a delegate to the 1856 Democratic National Convention. After the Civil War he was selected in 1865 to represent Oakland County in raising subscriptions for the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Downtown Detroit.He was on the State Building Commission for the Michigan State Asylum in 1874 which was completed in Pontiac in 1878. He represented a defendant in 1882 before the US Supreme Court.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF JOSEPH E. SAWYER POST CIVIL WAR ERA AMERICA BOSCOBEL WISCONSIN PONTIAC MICHIGAN CAMBRIDGE CITY INDIANA PIERMONT NEW HAMPSHIRE SHEARER & SAWYER BENJAMIN SHEARER ESQUIRE JUDGE M. E. CROFOOT JURISPRUDENCE 1868 REPUBLICAN PARTY 1868 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION LAW IN AMERICA KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS FREEMASONS LIFE OF A STUDENT AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO DANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

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