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18680008179New England. Good. 1868. On offer is an absolutely outstanding collection of diaries from one family that span 33 years. These diaries paint a warm and intimate look at the life of a very fine woman and here family. In addition there are 2 account books that cover a 12 year period. The dates sizes completion and general condition of the volumes are as follows: Diary 1868 measures 6'x3' has 60 pages is 100% complete and in good condition; Diary 1869 measures 4.75 x 3.0 has 60 pages is 100% complete and in fair condition covers are missing; Diary 1870 measures 4.75 x 3.0 has 60 pages is 100% complete and in good condition; Diary 1882 measures 5.0' x 3.0' has 365 pages is 100% complete and in good condition except a tear in the front cover; Diary 1892 measures 4.75' x 3.0' has 91 pages 100% complete and in good condition; Diary 1902 - 4.0' x 2.5' 365 pages 20% complete and in good condition except worn and damaged cover in one corner; Diary 1884 - 4.0' x 3.0' 60 pages 90% complete and n good condition; Diary 1888 - 6.0' x 3.0' 60 pages 20% complete in good condition; Diary 1876 - 4.75' x 3.0' 60 pages 50% complete in very good condition; Accounts book 1899 - 1905 - 5.0' x 3.0' 60 pages 90% complete in good condition; Accounts book 1911-1916 is 5.0' x 3.0' 88 pages 90% complete in good condition. The first six diaries belong to Caroline Lucinda Tappan Carr. She was born in 1819 in Bradford NH and passed away in 1898 at the age of 79. Her father was Weare Tappan a noted Merrimack County resident a lawyer and anti-slavery lecturer whose house served a home for fugitive slaves. She was the second of 7 children and was quite close to her siblings throughout her life. Her elder brother was Mason Weare Tappan 1817-1886 a New Hampshire state representative a U.S. Congressman from 1855 to 1861 a colonel during the American Civil War and the New Hampshire Attorney General. She was married to Daniel Carr from Newbury Massachusetts. These diaries were written when she was 49 50 51 63 65 and 82. Over these 33 years the reader gets a remarkable picture of this woman's life and the environment in which she lived. Caroline Carr is a literate and educated woman. She enjoys reading and participating in literary events such as attending plays. This is reflected in her diaries as they are well-written and expressive. Life in post civil war New England is not easy. Her diaries record the deaths of many friends and family members and her entries reflect the pain those caused her. She remained very very close to her daughter Kate and son Frank and their spouses after they were married. She was active in her community and took part in many activities. Among the various groups she was associated with were the Masonic Order most likely through her husband and the Temperance Movement. The following excerpts are taken from entries over a number of years: 'Splendid morning! - Abby Morse and Frank to dinner - Sue Sanborn came at night everyone had a good time played backgammon Bob went out to join the Good Templars" Jan 7 1868; "Squally Lorrie went to Manchester to see Mary. Staid with Pa nearly all day talked of dead mother. Oh how we missed her! Big sleigh ride from Willsboro - Evening we danced at the Hall. James Presly called to bid us goodbye" Feb 6 1868; "Snowstorm. Went out to Helen's. Kate went out to help trim the Hall for the Ball. Evening - made for the lodge. Kate went to rehearsal. I made regalia for G.T. Staid down with Pa all night". Feb 17 1868; "Rain. Tired enough of it! Cannot help having the Blues! Have lost sight entirely of my 'Castles in Spirit" ." Mar 20 1868; "Rain. Glad to be in my chamber all day with Kate - read aloud!! "Currents and Counter Currents in Medical Science" by O.W. Holmes Kate and Dr C played chess July 24 1868. Dr. C is Dr. Charles Augustus Carlton whom her daughter Kate would later marrying. The year ended with a melancholy sigh and a hopeful note: "Last day of the year! So many sad days to remember. Some dear friends gone that we mourn for daily. But some good friends that we have found that I trust will always remain . " Dec 31 1868; "121/2 o'clock Kate and I have watched the old year out and the new one in. Wished each other a Happy New Year. Reach one chapter Matt 6 and went to bed" Jan 1 1869; "Splendid day! Such a sunshine! Frank came over after me with Dr. & Kate. So glad to see them! Evening - went up to the party with Mr. & Mrs. Fowler for a short time." Feb 12 1869. She might refer to a prominent New Hampshire lawyer Asa Fowler and his wife. "Snow in big drifts yet. So terrible staying in the house. Great time with hair combs - fun enough with Kate evening played chess" Apr 14 1869; "Never saw such beautiful weather. All went to ride. Dr. And Mrs. Thurston called - but I felt sad - had a good cry after they were gone" Jan 21 1870; "High winds. I did not sleep well last night. I had a long cry over my letter from Kate and Dr. I cannot bear the idea of his going away". Mar 2 1870; "Went out to Helen's to help dear Charlie pack up his things. It was sad because I tried not to cry but my heart ached so!" Apr 30 1870. 'Charlie' could refer to her young brother. "Beautiful day. Mrs. Donnelly washing. I am so tired trotting round! No end to the care. Not much time to read or sew. - all housework - I hate it!" Oct 24 1870; "Beautiful morning All ready to start for home with Kate and Baby. Arrived at the dear old home about 5 o'clock. Found Grandpa Nellie and Mason with his span of greys at the depot ready to take us up. Everything seems so pleasant and everybody so glad to see us. Baby has been so happy" Apr 12 1882; "Kate and darling Frankie came today. Oh how happy I am to see them". July 28 1882. Frankie was her grandson and only grandchild. He grew up to become a doctor like his father. "Very cold. The Dr. took us all up to Boston to the Theatre - "Domby & Son" a play based on the Charles Dickens novel Dombey & Son" to celebrate his 51 st birthday. We had a good time all together. I wish we could have many more". Feb 27 1892. Her last diary reflects her age 83. ". I enjoy reading. My eyes trouble me. I wish I could read all the time as I go out so little very slippery and many are breaking their bones. I am afraid I will be laid up for life" Jan 11 1902. "Am quite alone this morning and feel like writing what is in my mind. What is my greatest desire that Helen her daughter in law will be ever kind to George Blaisdell Blaisdell is most likely Helen's sister's husband If his health fails and he cannot support his family let him go down to the home farm and live for I know that would have been his Grandfather's wish. I think what money I have will pay my board and bills as according to the course of nature I cannot be here but a short time longer ." June 12 1902. These 5 diaries are a remarkable record of this woman's life. They are very well-written. The next diary in the collection belonged to her daughter-in-law Helen Frances Carr for the year 1884. Her diary is a record of the daily events in her life. She spends her days cleaning sewing and cooking. She certainly visits around with family and close friends. As one would expect in many entries she references the same family members and friends that her mother-in-law Caroline mentions in her diaries: "Another rainy day knitting and sewing Mrs Ropes called went out for walk ." Feb 12 1884; "Celebrating all day with firecrackers . Georgie came up and spent the day. In evening fireworks down in the little square with lots of people to see them. A good time. Rained in the night." July 4 1884; "A cool beautiful day. George gone to church. Mother rode up to the Howlett place with father to see the cattle. Uncle and I took a drive in town. Called at our house. Also Aunt Mary's" July 20 1884; "Frank commenced work in the store. I suppose he dreads it but I am glad he gets the chance to earn a little" Aug 4 1884. The next diary in the collection is Frank Carr's journal of 1888. Considering that he gave both his wife Helen and his mother Caroline their diaries as gifts over the years his diary is rather sparse. The entries are exclusively business entries - records of stock taken sales made and accounts: "Note against Frank M Tappan for $36.75 Check 71882 payable to Daniel Carr ." Jan 29 1888; "Christmas trade over and I finished up my work at the store for Will tonight. Had a large and very successful Christmas sale" Dec 28 1888. In addition he has a very detailed list of cash expenses. The last diary in the collection belongs to John Harriman Collins. It records events in his life during 1876. John Harriman Collins was the father of Helen Frances Collins the wife of Frank Tappan Carr. Collins was born in Warner NH in 1815 and passed away in 1900 at the age of 85.He was 61 when he kept this diary. Collins is a farmer and his days are filled with the hard work involved in running his farm: "Cold and windy I went to Bradford to cary pig to F.M Tappan's. Weight of pig 223 1/2 lbs at 10 cts per lb $22.35 by order from Gillinghan the butcher" Jan 4 1876; "Weather pleasant I went the village to carry EP refers to his wife Esther P to the School Examination. Come home and mended my Buffalow Buffalow refers to the buffalo coat a heavy winter garment made from the hide of a bison and split some wood" Feb 18 1876; "Rain and pleasant thawing very fast water rising I boiled sap in the forenoon a man came along going to North Sutton wanted me to carry him across the deep water water up to the bottom of the waggon water up to the barn still rising" Apr 15 1876. In the back of his diary he keeps a ledger recording cash transactions and expenditures. The remaining 2 volumes are account books. Spanning 17 years they detail hundreds and hundreds of dollars of income and expenses - from taxes $21.53 for 1902 to groceries $7.61. He also records the account balances for many people the stare presumably did business with. He invested his money and there are numerous entries for purchases of share certificates. Taken as a whole these diaries offer a fascinating glimpse into the life of a family and through them their community. They are very well-written and convey real warmth and feeling. Collins diary gives a very detailed description of the many daily tasks involved in operating a farm at this time. The entire collection is a treasure trove for a historian. It is an excellent resource for a genealogist as so many people are referenced by their full names. As the diaries cover over 30 years many relationships can be charted. With diaries from several family members the relationship connections are woven throughout. It is valuable for examining the role of women in the latter part of the 19th century as it follows the life and experiences of the women who wrote them and the women they knew. The financial data gives an excellent picture of the cost of items over a 17 year period. This is an excellent collection.; Manuscript; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; 19TH CENTURY; 20TH CENTURY; UNITED STATES; NEW ENGLAND; NEW HAMPSHIRE; MERRIMACK COUNTY; CAROLINE TAPPAN CARR; FRANK TAPPAN CARR JOHN HARRIMAN COLLINS; HELEN FRANCES CARR BRADFORD NH; HOPKINTON NH; MERRIMACK COUNTY GENEALOGY; SOCIAL LIFE IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY; AMERICAN WOMEN IN THE MID- AND LATE 19TH CENTURY; NEW ENGLAND 19TH CENTURY LAWYERS; NEW ENGLAND FAMILIES IN THE 19TH CENTURY; FARMERS IN 19TH CENTURY NEW ENGLAND; FARMING OPERATIONS IN 1880S; ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY; 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
18680009033PANAMA BAY ARICA PERU VALPARAISO CHILE. Good. 1868. On offer are two amazing books kept by the Midshipman James McFadden Grimes aboard the U.S.S. steamer ship Dacotah. The first is a journal on a cruise from Panama Bay down the Coast of South America to Peru and then Chile and the other is an extraordinary notebook of detailed drawings comprehensive diagrams mathematical figures and many other notes dealing with his time aboard the ship and the knowledge that he possessed to be a part of the crew. The first book the journal begins at anchor in Panama Bay with the ship under orders to sail to Arica Peru. Grimes is a Midshipman and was a Naval Academy graduate. He would be promote promoted to ensign in 1868 but until then his rank was midshipman. During the 1868 cruise of the Dakotah Grimes is in charge of the navigation of the vessel and served directly under the ships captain Commander W. F. Spicer. Each page of the journal contains the daily logs of the ships location course changes and headings and notes on atmospheric conditions. In addition Grimes makes notes on daily activities and orders sightings of other naval vessels and commercial ships and reports on crew discipline and punishments. The course and destination ship wind direction Force Barometric pressure and outside temperature are measured hourly and put down in the book. The chart begins at 1 for 1AM and continues to 12 then begins again at 1 for 1PM and then ends again at 12. On occasional pages the observed latitude and longitude course distance traveled that day and Lat D.R. and Long D.R. meaning the Dead Reckoning latitude and longitude are logged as well. A typical log reads like this: At Sea making passage to Arica Peru. Tuesday May 26th 1868. The day opened cloudy rained now and then till 10 A.M. Cloudy and pleasant during remainder of the day. At 5.30 A.M. lighted fires in port boiler and got ship ready for sea. Ships draught 12.9in. Aft. 12ft-5in. At 11.20 made signal to Steamer Saranac Capt. Fraily for permission to get under way which was granted. At 11.25 hove up port anchor. At 12.15 started ahead and stood down bay of Panama in charge of navigation. At 2 P.M. took departure Island of Bona. At 6 P.M. went to quarters. Secured anchor and under-chains. Made sail as wind allowed. Wind light. Sea smooth. Periodically Commander Spicer inspected the journal and signed the book Examined. Wm. Spicer Comdr. On June 24 the Dacotah arrived in the harbor of Valparaiso Chile. The ship remained there throughout the period covered by this journal until October 31 1868. At that time Grimes formally signed and submitted the journal to Commander Spice for examination. There is a chance that the keeping of the journal was a requirement for his promotion to ensign that year. In Valparaiso the officers of the Dacotah received visitors from the British and Chilean natives and the American Consul. The journal reveals the many shipboard activities and duties expected of a young officer. Grimes describes inspections routine ship maintenance the distilling or condensing of fresh water target and musket practice there is also talk of exercising the crew at the great guns dumping rotten food overboard and practice repelling pirates. Crimes also records details of crew members punishments and court martials. Infractions include desertion fighting disobedience neglect of duty and skulkin ignoring ones duties. Punishments include suspension demotion and confinement in double or single irons: At sea Jun 21 1868. At 10 AM mustered the crew and read the articles of war for also the preceding findings and sentences of a summary court-martial convened on board the ship for the trial of John Hickey C.H. coal heaver accused of desertion and John McNeilly C H of disobedience of orders. In each case the accused was found guilty by a plea of guilty and were sentenced. John Hickey to 30 days solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water. And John McNeilly to be discharged the service with a bad conduct discharge and loss of 3 months pay as Coal Heaver which sentences were approved and ordered to be carried into execution by the power ordering the court. The second book the notebook contains detailed mechanical and engineering notes on such topics as iron ship construction the Dickinson Boiler analysis of salt water coal boiler appendages safety valves the Telescopic Smoke Pipe and many others. There are also incredible and immaculately drawn diagrams and drawings of many ship apparatuses including the ships screw propeller superheaters salinometer safety valves and illustrations on the different strains to which iron vessels are subjected when at sea. Many of these diagrams have numbers included on different parts of the drawing with the accompanying notes as to what each number represents. These diagrams and notes show the impressive amount of knowledge needed for a steamboat crewman in the U.S. Navy. It was during Grimess time at the Naval Academy that a Department of Steam Enginery was inaugurated meaning that Grimes may have been one of the first to be trained on steam engines at the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. There are also many pages of mathematical equations done by Grimes near the end of the book. Because the pages of equations tend to involve many different types of equations it is difficult to ascertain what the equations are of. However the many mentions of longitude and latitude it would seem many of the equations were done to calculate distance and position as would be crucial to know as the navigator of a mid-19th century ship. There is also a page with the names of 20 men who most probably served with him on the Dacotah. The notebook also has one 1 loose letter addressed to Rebecca dated July 30th 1865 and signed Affectionately. M. E. Smith. The letter is religious in nature reminding Rebecca of God and Jesus love. Who M. E. Smith was is unknown but Grimes did have a sister named Rebecca so it is possible she sent James Grimes this letter. The first book is titled in ink on front endpaper "Journal of Mids. Grimes Cruise on board U.S.S. Dakotah May 1868." It contains 162 pages of writing in very legible black ink. The cover shows some wear and tear. The book is in very good structural shape. The notebook contains 288 pages with over half containing some sort of writing or drawing. The writing is crisp and clear in ink just like the first book. The notebook is also in excellent structural shape. Background: James M. Grimes was born in 1847 in Cadiz Harrison County Ohio and entered the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1863. During Grimes naval career he served on various ships in both the Atlantic and the Pacific and at the navy yard in New York. He was injured in the line of duty and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander in 1886. He died on June 17 1924. The U.S.S. Dacotah 1859 was a large 996 long tons 1012 t steam sloop that served the United States Navy in the Atlantic Ocean as well as in Pacific Ocean. When the American Civil War occurred Dacotah assumed the role of a gunship in the Union blockade of the Confederate States of America. Following duty off the coasts of South and Central America Mexico and California until 26 July 1869 Dacotah remained in an inactive status until sold at Mare Island Navy Yard on 30 May 1873.; Manuscript; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; KEYWORDS:HISTORY OF JAMES MCFADDEN GRIMES MIDSHIPMAN STEAMER DACOTAH GUNSHIP SLOOP-OF-WAR POST CIVIL WAR ERA PANAMA BAY ARICA PERU VALPARAISO CHILE NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS MARYLAND COMMANDER W. F. SPICER ENGINEERING DRAWINGS STEAMSHIP DIAGRAMS NAVAL MATHEMATICS 19TH CENTURY NAVAL SCIENCE NAVIGATION FORMULAS US NAVY PUNISHMENTS NAVAL CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT 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 MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown
18680001062Massachusetts Mass MA. Very Good. 1868. Manuscript. On offer is a delightful original 1868 Civil War era handwritten diary kept by a very young girl named Gertie B. Barrett b. May 4th 18. Nice hand writing but still playing with her dolls we estimate she is 9 or 10 years old. Research suggests that she is somewhere outside of Boston Massachusetts area. Our young diarist does a commendable job sharing her day to day life through mid-May she gets sick and sputters out entries that include details of going to school her teachers and siblings visits to church and grandparents games such as chess and backgammon sliding ice-skating and a long sickness in the Spring. She goes frequently to St. Paul's Mission fights with her sister tells of being given 'a lot of elegant frosted cake' on a visit 'went over to Grandma's and much candy' 'Lizzie and Gertie Mary and Momma all jumped on a rotten potato' 'our Jemiah climed a tree .there she sat throwing corn at our old bobtail rooster' recipe for Indian Pudding are a few of the bits of her life she shares with her diary. She also mentions names of playmates and visitors: Fanny Patton Ira Kent Annie Merrill Mrs. Rand Mrs. Macdonald Mary Hayes Maggie Webster Julia Thoms . This full leather diary was a Christmas gift from Mary. Clasp flap over fore-edge fully intact. Marbled edges. 4 7/8''. Complete in one volume. Some general rubbing but overall VG. ; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF ST. PAUL'S MISSION CIVIL WAR ERA MASSACHUSETTS PRE SUFFRAGE WOMEN'S STUDIES Personal Memoir Handwritten hand written autograph autographs signed letters document documents manuscript manuscripts writers writer author holograph personal Americana Pioneer ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT . unknown
18680001094AKRON OHIO OH. Good. 1868. On offer is the original handwritten 1868 manuscript diary that originally belonged to Mrs. Emily A. Moulton somewhere near Akron Ohio. Historians and collectors of the post-Civil War era will find this diary a treasure trove full of great entries that depict life for a young woman living in Ohio during the mid 19th century. Here are snippets: "March 3rd It is pleasant but very cold and they begin to go about some. They have broken paths. I went up to Cad's and oh how deep the snow." "March 22nd Miserable walking. Alice and I went to church to hear Mr. Fairchild's lecture to the young ladies. He had a crowded house. Mary Allen was baptized. I went to Cad's carried my clothes to wash. Mrs. Summer's father was buried." "March 25th A miserable rainy day. It is Shelton's exhibition day he is in his glory I suppose. I have sewed on my shirt all day. Went to Cad's staid awhile. She is very unwell with a cold." "April 15th The Erie Railroad disaster occurred. A pleasant but windy day. I went up to Cad's got on a quilt. Mr. M came to tea. After tea I called at Mrs. Yeoman's to ask Sam Compton Loomis Byrne Sackett Stephen Comstock and Sarah to invite them to Cad's to quilt." "April 16th Cad came down this morning got a dispatch Comstock is hurt on the railroad. Mrs. Comstock and brother left this morn to go to him. A terrible windy day. I went up to Cad's to quilt. The ___ all came. We got it off." "April 20th They got a dispatch Mr. Comstock is failing " "April 30th Joseph Wilbur Griswold married. Pleasant day. Have been up to Cad's helping her get done with carpet and G. L. came tonight with news that Mrs. Vandrusen died this morn very suddenly and that Jennie Dowd has a babe two weeks old has been married five months." "May 4th A lovely morn. I attended Mrs. Vandrusen's funeral. Frank had a fit at the graveyard. We went to the grave. Cornelia was up. I stopped at Cad's " "June 20th A pleasant morn. We left home on the morning train. Got to Henderson. Found Mary Ella and Howard going to the falls. We took the hack for Brickfield. Got Doc Pope to bring us to Huron. Rode with rain all the way from Tensula a miserable rainy day. We are all at home here." "July 20th Oh how hot it is. I have got three meals and fussed the rest of the time and helped Hattie on her work. I can run the machine. Sarah came in. The girls went up to Cad's and got butter. Shirley Dowd came yesterday." "August 6th At this time she's very sick with blood in her bowels Staid home on the bed all day. Cad slept with me down stairs. I fainted away. Mrs. Hadley called. Sarah has gone to Akron to spent the day." "September 27th A lovely day. Have traced a little of that yoke sewing. We all went down to the big falls and around by Cad's home. Got some pansies. L. went to Akron this morn. Says Joe Cornelia got home this eve." "October 17th Have baked a leg of mutton fixed doughnuts and ironed. Am tired almost to death. Went up street with Jarlin. Mrs. Brock brought me cloth. Doct came in ." "November 3rd A bright day. Went to Mrs. Turner to ______. We had an illumination. Made a great display. H. Wm. Aaron left for Missouri. Nellie Knapp was married to day." "December 18th A lovely day. We went to the school exhibition. Miss. Engle. We were highly entertained. We went up to church and worked til nine. Mrs. Bill brought my bonnet." Many names are mentioned: Turner Hattie Mize Fairchild Hattie Brown Stover Charlie Raymond Butler Palmer Peterson Canfield Brainerd Hanford Hitchcock Loomis Harrison Waite Lockwood Comstock Kellogg Holbrook Dr. Clark Alice Whitley . The diary proper is a bit rough for the wear as it's had some water damage adversely affecting a half dozen or so entries. There are approximately 310 entries for the year starting February 1st. The diary measures about 2 ½" x 3 ¾" and also has a separate leather cover that snaps shut. Overall G-.; Manuscript; 64mo - up to 3" tall; AKRON RECONSTRUCTION ERA CIVIL WAR ERA WAR BETWEEN THE STATES WOMEN'S STUDIES GENDER STUDIES SUFFRAGE 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 Archive Lot 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
18680001674SALEM NEW JERSEY NJ. Very Good. 1868. On offer is an interesting original 1868 manuscript diary handwritten by Clinton Bowen Salem New Jersey book dealer b.1839 d.1917 married Sarah E. Sharp identified with owner's blind embossed seal "Clinton Bowen Bookseller & Stationer Salem N.J." Bound in leather 4" x 6" the diary is almost filled between January through March with legible ink entries then sporadic with some months mostly blank and a few pages of accounting in the back. He writes of marriages deaths church matters business weather local news hearing Frederick Douglass lecture arson fire making for an interesting time capsule of post Civil War New Jersey. Here are some snippets: Jan. 12 - "Went to Love feast in South St. Church. Then heard Mr. Coleman preach.Took Supper with Bro. Thomas.had Speaking by the members in Audience room first time." Feb. 11 - "Valentines going quite briskly. Presbyterians wound up their Fair & Festival this evening with a Loggerhead Supper." March 10 - "City Elections; I attended as Clerk - Polls open at 7 O clock closed at Sunset.Very close vote in Middle Ward. Republicans a little ahead but Democrats carried the City." March 12 - "I visited Samuel Williams this morning found him on his bed with a very bad cough but having been brought back to Religion of Christ was quite happy." April 9 - "Lizzie Andrews & I went to hear Frederick Douglass Lecture subject 'Self made Men." Very much pleased." April 11 - "Attended Funeral of Saml Williams" Sept. 17 - "Attempted to go to Philada. this morning on the Cars when above Middletown Station Cars fun over a horse which caused the Locomotive to get off the track. I returned home.Republican Convention here today." Nov. 30 - "New house in Oak St. belonging to William Nicholson partly burned this evening; supposed to be the work of an Incendiary." Overall VG.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CLINTON BOWEN BOOKSELLER SALEM NEW JERSEY POST CIVIL WAR RECONSTRUCTION ERA FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOOK DEALER AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS BIOGRAPHY SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT 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
18680001708SS MEMPHIS HMS EUPHRATES THE FORT ALLAHABAD INDIA. Fair. 1868. On offer is a very interesting original 1868 manuscript diary handwritten by a British army officer signing himself Henry who details through exact copies of his letters to his Mother Father and Kitty a diary like journal with approximately 75 pages there has been some loss to the first section of the book but included are pages 73 - 80 then pages 89 - 160 are complete his time aboard a number of ships including the SS Memphis the HMS Crocodile and the HMS Euphrates and ends with a letter from 'The Fort' Allahabad Jan 26 1870. This journal will be of particular interest to researchers and historians of England's time in Colonial India and the travels society and relations between the British and their colonial subjects. Henry describes his life and times minutely for his family. Here aare some snippets: "We are now in about the hottest part of the Red Sea & where white people feel the heat more I believe than anywhere afloat - the heat was very bad last night & we lost a man from apoplexy - there is no chaplain aboard this ship but the captain read the service today - Aden is a very curious looking place - Bombay Harbour Nov 13 anchored 10 am - the destination of the regmt .is to be Cowpore - I like India it is certainly a wonderful wealthy country - I believe I shall have 6 servants as each man will only do one thing the first servant is one's Kitmagar or Butler ; the next is one's bearer who looks after one's clothes - not having our mess it is much dearer living - I never saw anything like the number and variety of birds beautiful parrots of all colours which make such a horrid screeching and no end of hawks and birds of the vulture tribe which keep our camp clean foul looking birds some of them are too - killed a fine hare with the little single a great big fox jumped up looked at me and trotted off - no hounds here - there is scarcely any gold in the country one always gets rupees they are the same as florins - I have got most of my servants; only my bearer can speak English; they are a curious looking lot." He book is in rough shape given the trauma of sections of the first part of the book missing but the pages in the 6. 3/4 inches x 4 1/2 are in great shape and very legible in Henry's precise hand. Overall F. ; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF HMS EUPHRATES RIPORE BENGAL DEOLALEE INDIA BRITISH ARMY COLONIAL INDIA ALLAHABAD COWPORE HMS CROCODILE SS MEMPHIS TRAVEL TROOP MOVEMENTS ENGLAND TO INDIA TRAVEL HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS BIOGRAPHY SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT 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
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
1868000714Brooklyn New York Minneapolis MN. Very Good. 1868. On offer is a Civil War era archive of five 5 books of which two are the handwritten manuscript diaries from 1868 and 1869 of M. B. Thurlow. Ms. Thurlow lived in Brooklyn New York and helped run a store on South Street New York. There are daily entries from July 24th 1868 to December 31st 1869. Very intensly written sometimes even cross-written each day begins with a weather report plus store activities. Otherwise Ms Thurlow makes personal comments tells the events of the day and identifies relatives and social activities. It appears that the store has dealing with quite a number of ships and there is an address for a Captain Masston of San Francisco prominently recorded. There are a number of trips recorded to Ithaca New York where we believe she had more family. Also there are many many dozens if not hundreds of names which will provide a treasure trove for genealogists and historians. Along with the two diaries are two ledger books that based on a casual reading appear to be business related to the store and in a different hand likely a man's handwriting. A closer reading of the diaries and the ledgers will no doubt reveal the connection between Ms. Thurlow and the man writing in the ledgers. In one of the ledgers is a section approximately 4 weeks worth of entries detailing a voyage and is of a technical nature giving longitude and latitude weather etc. etc. Lastly there is an autograph book relating to the mid 1880s with autographs and quotes signed from many individuals in New York and Minneapolis. We received these items together and are certain they relate and as such we will only sell the grouping intact.; Manuscript; 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall; HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA ALS ARCHIVE BROOKLYN NEW YORK MINNEAPOLIS SHIPPING STEAMERS RETAIL DIARY DIARIES CIVIL WAR ERA . unknown
0012277Ann Arbor Michigan University OF Michigan Michigan Medical School. Fair with no dust jacket. Hardcover. On offer is a terrific jam-packed manuscript journal filled with hundreds of pages of notes kept by a diligent medical student at the University of Michigan detailing months of lectures given by two of the medical schools renowned professors Dr. Abram Sager 1810-1877 and Dr. Alonzo B. Palmer 1815-1887. In this excellent manuscript the medical student has filled approximately 291 pages plus the front and back covers with notes from lectures they attended between November 1868 and mid-January 1869. More than half of the book is filled with notes from lectures given by medical school Dean and Professor of Obstetrics Dr. Sager. The rest of the book is chock-full of notes from the lectures on general medicine and hygiene given by Dr. Alonzo B. Palmer. To learn more about Sager Palmer and the University of Michigan Medical Department of the late 1800s see BIO NOTES following the listing. While we do not know who the student note-taker is we suspect it may be Dr. Charles Tanner Bennett who graduated from the U of Michigan medical school in 1871. There is a signature that we think could possibly be C. Bennett in the front of the book. Our medical student has recorded about two months of lectures from obstetrics and pathology medicine and hygiene. The lectures given by Dr. Sager are about pregnancy labor birth postpartum newborn care and obstetrical complications. The lectures given by Dr. Palmer are from his Pathology Practice of Medicine and Hygiene course. The Hygiene course was eliminated in April 1869 so this student would have been in the last class to receive these lectures assuming it was a full-year course. A sampling of topics covered in the obstetrics lectures include signs of pregnancy superfetation syncope in pregnancy Phthisis pulmonalis apoplexy movements of the fetus in utero extrauterine gestation fetal assessment parturition conduct of labor dystocia rheumatism of the uterus fecal obstruction deformities of the pelvis uterine rupture monstrosity postmortem and so many more. The medicine and hygiene lectures cover many topics including superexcitation with change of function inflammations healthy nutrition tuberculosis fevers. Malaria cholera typhoid yellow fever influenza diphtheria and much more. Notes on each large topic contain sub-topics discussion on diagnosis and intervention. Interventions include a variety of treatments from medicines to nutrition. There are a few medical recipes in the book such as the ingredients for hydrocephaloid: Brandy ammonia wine quinia quinine extract. There is a partially removed page at the back of the book that lists the three reasons why alcohol should be used in the treatment of ailments. An excerpt: .Whenever the nervous system is exhausting itself by an acuity in exception of other functions. When it will enable a person to digest more food than without it . This manuscript of medical notes provides exciting insight into the lecture style and topics covered by two of the University of Michigans pioneering medical faculty. This book would be an excellent addition to the collection of anyone interested in 19th century American medical education obstetrics general medicine and infectious disease. It is also a valuable piece of University of Michigans history. BIO NOTES: Dr. Abram Sager 1810-1877 was born in New York State. He had a background in botany and zoology having graduated from Castleton Medical College. He began his time at the University of Michigan in 1842 teaching botany and zoology. In 1847 Sager and his colleagues Dr. Zina Pitcher and Dr. Silas H. Douglass worked together to establish the Medical Department at the University of Michigan The department welcomed its first students in the Fall of 1849. Dr. Sager was assigned to the schools department of Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children. He acted as both professor and Chair of the department. Dr. Sager was also the elected Dean and Secretary of the U of Michigan Medical School from 1868-1875. He resigned as Dean and became Emeritus Professor due to ill health. Dr. Sager was married to Sarah E. Dwight 1818-1893 of Detroit and together they had eight children. Dr. Alonzo Benjamin Palmer 1815-1887 was born in Ostego county New York. He taught Medicine and Pathology at the University of Michigans Medical Department beginning in 1852. In 1864 he was appointed Professor of Pathology Practice of Medicine and Hygiene. The course in hygiene was discontinued in April 1869. From 1869 to 1880 Palmers title was that of Professor of Pathology and Practice of Medicine. Dr. Palmer was Dean of the Medical Department beginning after Dr. Sagers departure from 1875-1879 and 1880-1887. Notably Dr. Palmer was the Dean who oversaw the admission of women into the U of Michigan Medical Department in 1870. As well as his impressive career at the U of Michigan Palmer was also president of the Michigan Medical Society and an instructor at both Berkshire Medical College and Bowdoin. Dr. Palmer was married twice to Caroline Wright 1821-1846 and to Love Maria Root 1837-1901. He does not appear to have had any children. The hardcover book 8x6 inches. It contains 141 pages of obstetrics lectures and 150 pages of medicine and hygiene lectures plus notes on some additional endpages and on the inside covers. There are about 5 pages that have been intentionally ripped by the student no missing content and one page at the end of the book appears to have been torn out altogether. While showing typical signs of age and wear the binding is loose but intact all pages are accounted for and the covers are fading but intact. The spine is chipping significantly but is holding up. Overall Fair to Good.; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 292 pages . hardcover
1869000661Pulaski Oswego New York. Good. 1869. Excellent archive of three 3 handwritten Victorian era diaries from a school girl Adell Jones who lived in Pulaski and Oswego NY. Two are 1869 and 73 written in pencil among many things she tells of fellow student Nellie Burt age 12 died etc. Third book is from 1889 now shes married and includes local names from Pulaski - friends family members etc. Some normal exterior wear these diaries make for interesting look at 19th century life pioneer life and from a women's studies perspective it is charming to see this young woman grow up. ; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" 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 TRAVEL STEAMSHIP SAIL PHOTOGRAPHY 19TH CENTURY AMERICANA WOMEN STUDIES RURAL LIFE FARMING GENEALOGY PIONEER NEW YORK VICTORIAN PRE SUFFRAGE SUFFERAGE; Signed by Autograph . unknown
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
18690001361PROCTORSVILLE VERMONT VT. Good. 1869. On offer is the original 1869 manuscript diary in Eugenia A. Goodrich of Proctorsville Vermont. Researchers and collectors of Vermont ephemera will be hard pressed to find a more detailed retelling of local history and genealogy as this young woman does a super job keeping a careful record of the events in her life her family and the doings of her small village along the Black River in central Vermont. That said we find life is hard and brutal sometimes. It a cold region and a cold year and she and the family are frequently snowbound. Genie her nickname records the events as dear Ella grows weaker and then dies. February is a bad month with several deaths of friends and family. Genie sews for local ladies. She records the active visiting that people did in the days before automobiles and telephones except when the roads are filled with snow. Things look up in April when the sugaring starts. One day her brother boils off "done off" 57 pounds of sugar. She records murders and fatal accidents in nearby towns and writes about fear in the village that the reservoir will break and they'll all be drowned. She writes about one beau: "he is splendid" but others annoy her. The Fourth of July is "Glorious"; it's quite an honor when President Grant visits Proctorsville in August. There's a bad flood in October that takes out all the local bridges across the river and carries away Mr. Atherton's house. There's a smallpox scare in the village. Proctorsville celebrates Christmas and Genie writes about a merry Christmas at home; her brother receives a box of collars. This is a fine view of life in New England just after the Civil War. Here are some general notes and snippets: Jan. 1 1869: It has snowed all day and Genie is all alone and feeling lonely as she faces the New Year. She notes that this time last year brother Johnnie was with her so full of life and now he is gone to a better world. Genie lives in a village near Cavendish on the Black River in central Vermont. It's cold there's lots of snow. She sews for herself and for others in the village. There are lots of visits back and forth. On Monday Jan. 18 she writes about Mr. Oliver Perry visiting and taking her to Chester about 10 miles away. Then she writes "He is splendid." On Tuesday Jan. 19 she writes about a shocking murder in nearby 20 miles Claremont New Hampshire. A man was murdered by his nephew. "Murders are so common one doesn't know when they are safe these days" she writes. No doubt this refers to the murder of George Woodell by William Kenney on the night on Jan. 18 as reported by the Boston Post. Genie and her mother take turns caring for Ella. Genie notes on Tuesday Feb. 2 that Ella has failed very fast within a few days. Feb. 3 others come to visit Ella. Genie doesn't think she will live till morning. Feb. 4 Ella is about the same. Genie thought Ella was near death several times but she hangs on. Friday Fed. 5 Dear Ella left us this p.m. at twenty minutes to four to join that angel choir in our heavenly home. Dear Ella we mill thee but hope some day to meet you when our life's work is over. Saturday Feb. 6 spent all day at Mrs. Spaulding's helping to prepare for the funeral. It's Joseph's birthday today-he's 17. I would like to go see him tonight. Sunday Feb. 7 very cold. Joseph carried me up to help Viccie make a wreath. Uncle Wheeler Spaulding died this morning. Quite unexpected. Another life is ended and another home made lonely by the "Grim Monster" death! Monday Feb. 8 Ella's funeral today. Genie will stay at Mr. Spaulding's tonight. Tuesday Feb. 9 Uncle Wheeler's funeral today. Also Mr. Gibson's. Monday Feb. 15 we learned that Hale Spaulding was dead. He dies last night. Wed. Feb. 17 Miss Damon the Woman preacher preached at Hale's funeral. P.H.O. was here this morning. Genie received an invitation for a sleigh ride but had to decline. Sunday Feb. 21 Mother and Russell went to church all day but I didn't go. We heard today that was a woman in Andover VT murdered yesterday. 15 mi. south. Feb. 24 the murder was all a hoax. Thursday April 1. Joseph and the hired man commenced to make sugar today. Tuesday April 6. We done off 57 pounds of sugar today. Thursday Apr. 15. Saw a most remarkable display of Aurora Borealis this evening the like of which I have never seen before. Its rays illuminated the whole heavens converging with wonderful brilliancy. Sunday Apr. 18. Didn't go to church-bad travelling. Done off more sugar may be the last this spring. Wed. Apr. 21. Considerable excitement downtown. They are afraid the reservoir is giving out and they will be drowned. We hear that George sanders and Katie Mitchell were married. A "baby wedding" we should call it-both are so young. Sun. Apr. 25. Rev. J.S. Little preached his farewell sermon today at Proctorsville. Wed. Apr. 28. Mother quilting a bedspread. Saturday June 26. This would have been sister Hattie's birthday she'd be 20. Sunday June 27. I got all fixed up expecting a Bo beau but nary a one came only that hateful Adams fellow. Humph. Wish he knew enough to stay at home some of the time. Tuesday June 29. Mr. Elijah Bemis was killed this morning at Springfield and his wife was seriously injured. They were thrown from a carriage. Wed. June 30. Did not go strawberrying because Albert played me false. Thursday July 1. I went out and picked enough strawberries for one cake. Mother went strawberrying over in Parkers. I tried to sew some but did not accomplish much. "Albert bothers me so." Sunday July 4. Well this has been the Glorious fourth and is the ninety-third anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in this broad free land. I have celebrated it in a becoming manner. We stayed at Mr. Whitney's until after dinner then we came down to Warrens and called there a while and then came home. Sat. July 10. Little brother Johnnie would have been twelve years old today. Sat. Aug. 28. President Grant was at Proctorsville this afternoon. Quite an honor for our little town. Monday Oct. 4. It has been a continual pouring of rain all day. Cavendish never see such a __ before. The damages are immense. The bridges are all gone and the roads are washed so they are impassable. I went down to see the ruins. It looks rather rough along the Black river. We hear that Mr. Atherton's house is washed away. Tue. Oct. 5. The water in the river has fell considerably but not so we can cross it yet. Thurs. Nov. 30. Great excitement about the smallpox of which there are several cases in town. Friday Dec. 24. This evening all hands have been down for Proctorsville's Christmas eve. "Old Santa Clause" was generous this year. He put a present on the tree for me. Sat. Dec. 25. I spent a Merrie Christmas at home. This evening they have had exiting times at Farrsville. Quite a skirmish Merry merry Christmas indeed I should think. Joseph had a present of a box of collars and much much more. BIO NOTES: Courtesy of the Cavendish Historical Society Eugenia A. Goodrich was born in Cavendish 16 April 1846 daughter of Joseph D. and Lucy M. Paine Goodrich. Genie lived her whole live in the community of Proctorsville a village in the western part of the town. She also lived through the utmost tragedies that can ever be afflicted into the life of one little girl. During the first typhoid epidemic in Cavendish in 1851 her baby sister Hannah was taken. But even worse during the typhoid fever epidemic that struck Cavendish during the fall and winter of 1863 Genie lost her beloved father her twenty-year old sister Cassandra and her fifteen old sister Harriet. This left her poor grieving mother a widow at the age of 42 with three surviving children. Lucy did what she could but she was not strong and as time went on her heart grew weak. It was through her piety and humble work in the Baptist Church that she was adopted as a charity but she never asked for charity. Rev. Swett Brown was a pillar in the community and made sure that Lucy did not want for protection food and shelter with attentive neighborly love. Lucy Paine Goodrich was a gracious loving intelligent woman. Her life was a tragedy just as her daughter Genie's was. Lucy died of heart disease at her home in Cavendish 14 Oct. 1878 age 57. Her surviving son Joseph P. Goodrich lived with his wife Lizzie Oriette Kingston Goodrich and their children on a small farm in the Gassetts section of Chester a town south of Cavendish. Eugenia Lucy's daughter was married in Cavendish at the Baptist Church by Rev. Swett Farnsworth Brown 4 April 1872 to Albert Butler Adams. Albert was a Civil War veteran of Cavendish who enlisted at Cavendish 5 Aug. 1864 in the 2nd Battery Light Artillery as a private. He was discharged 28 July 1865. They lived in Cavendish District #8 on their own farm. Albert had a pension as he came home from war a very sick man. Genie died of consumption 15 June 1873 age 27. This was only three months and twelve days after giving birth to her only child Albert. Albert died of a scrofula illness 24 July 1878 at the young age of 34 years. They were buried in Cavendish. The book proper is a standard 19th century diary with astronomical items postage rates moon phases time of sunset and rise for each day etc.4"x2"x1" page a day small leather-bound book has a worn cover lining loose but overall G.; 64mo - up to 3" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CAVENDISH EUGENIA A. GOODRICH NORTH HAVERHILL NEW HAMPSHIRE AMERICANA POST CIVIL WAR RECONSTRUCTION ERA PROCTORSVILLE VERMONT LUDLOW WOMENS STUDIES GENDER STUDIES RURAL LIFE HARDSHIPS EPIDEMICS INFLUENZA SMALLPOX FEVERS SUGARING MAPLE SYRUP 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 Als 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
18690008083ONTARIO COUNTY NEW YORK. Good. 1869. On offer is a late-19th century diary authored by George A. Wheeler. It measures 4 inches by 2 3/4 inches and is 100% complete. Although it is virtually complete it is quite spare in content. The name on the inside cover is George A. Wheeler. Based on the place and dates it is probably George A. Wheeler 1856-1939 a descendent of an Ontario County pioneer Benjamin Wheeler who came to the area around 1800. George studied at the East Bloomfield Academy and Lima Seminary became a successful farmer a president of the Ontario Agricultural Society a county assessor and an active member of the Universalist church in Bristol. He married Mary Belle Hicks in 1877 a daughter of Bristol farmer Benjamin Hicks they had 4 children one of whom Ralph H. Wheeler became a professor of agricultural extension at the Cornell University. They lived all their life on a family farm near East Bloomfield. The great majority of entries are simply: "I went to school". Other entries detail various chores he completed: "I plowed" Sept 1 "I drawed manure" Sep 9 "I picked apples" Oct 1. Other than references to 2 small communities there are no really personal details or general observations. The writer mentions going once to Canandaigua NY and on another occasion to Bristol NY. This suggests that he lives in the rural area south of Rochester NY. On July 5th he assuming it is indeed Wheeler took a 2 week trip to New York City. Again the entries are spare: "We went to Central Park saw a Theater in the evening".; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall . unknown
18690002601ABBEVILLE MISSISSIPPI. Fair. 1869. On offer is an original significant post-Civil War manuscript relic handwritten in 1869 through 1878 by James L. Cousar of Abbeville Mississippi. Cousar was growing cotton and running a small farming operation on his own. Even a casual read of his diary entries give a sense to the struggles to keep his operation afloat. Cousar leads a rough life at times and seems quite depressed. He was likely a veteran of the War and we note a poem related to the war tucked in the journal. The diary is very well filled with approx 100 double folio sized sheets in a journal measuring 12 x 6 inches. Cousar fill's the entire sheet and cover boards. The diary is at times in three distinct parts one an account of his cotton business a record of weather and regular diary entries. Places mentioned include Shiloh Summersville Liberty and Cypress Creek. Cousar's writings range from one liners to short paragraphs but it is the content that makes this diary significant; almost all entries mention cotton; how much and fast he can get it bailed; mentions going to preaching deaths elections hunting game local life one entry mentions a possible war due to elections and how lucky the community is that they did not have an artillery duel in the streets. This references Republicans that were on the ballot during reconstruction; several entries mention paying 'Negroes' most likely former slaves to help on his farm picking cotton. Readers should prepare for 'period talk' being derogatory remarks in the text. He mentions issues with planting plowing and maintaining cotton. In 1878 he has some sort if major crisis and some entries are very personal. Here are some snippets: Nov 12 1876 At Shiloh warm cloudy took a bale of cotton to Alice to Anderson's Picked 125 & weighted 33.3 lbs cotton for Dr Call. 1872 Left Sammersville on the seven this morning and landed at Moscow at 8 am left mine junction 10 left at 2 pm arrived at Abbivile at four walked out and caught up with Mr. Alexander and drove his wagon to Mr. H. Took supper and went to John W and stayed all night. H. got home this morning warm and clear pulled a little cotton I am not well went to Pa's this evening. Went to Shailoh to preaching Mr . Pressley will be gone for some time. I am still sick hot looks dry.Cooler and clear raining south hoeing cotton January 1st 1872 I stayed with Mr. Bell last night he died this morning just after I left.Went to Liberty 1872 Raining at a distance I was at Pa's last night from there to Shailoh church. Mr. C. Varnarely was elected without war or an artillery fight. Very hot raining at a distance to today its still too wet looks like it will never get dry enough until it burns up. Hot enough to kill a thick sculled nigger. Raining off I was busy grieveing- my cotton the finishing took a while it is just getting dry enough to plow good. Alex with me last night we went to see the picture man Pierce he does very good work I took dinner with Alex today. It is getting hot again would like to see a shower of rain again I don't think cotton is very good. Sept 20 1872 Sanders store to get money to pay my cotton pickers got ten dollars it won't last long. I will haul out 800 ponds tonight. Oh how I wish I could pick. Pretty warm again the infernal negroes are about to pick all my cotton out and money too. Will be rather light we will be able to carry our money in out pocket next year without others knowing. Clear and cool I will have out about 2300 pounds tonight. I have not picked any yet but think I will be able to pick next week. Sept22 1872 Warmer and clear thundering north this evening Anderson's hauling out cotton for me this evening hot and clear raining west I picked about 25 lbs of cotton this morning. Sept23 1872 Clear and hot raining showers at a distance I was at Mr. Craig's last night went from there to Shiloh. Sept 24 1872 Clear raining west pretty hot I picked 65 pounds of cotton today. March 7 1873 Went to hear Mr CN preach at liberty saw several ugly girls and a few long nosed men. Looks like rain but still very hot and scattering of clouds flying above plowed today broke out cotton mills till diner than plowed my corn patches wind very high. March 7 1874 Went to liberty to hear Mr. Davis Went to Shiloh saw Capt.- Spence's wife. Jan 18th 1874 Hot with light dashes of rain I have been trying to collect money on land but did not get much took dinner at Woodwards. At home this morning went over the river on a hunt this evening walked a long ways for two squirrels cloudy light dashes of rain warm hot and hazy not doing a thing went to Coffey's this evening I and Calvin Chaning took snuffer with Alex Mc. than Calbrio came home with me. Jan 5 1878 I feel bad today and have felt it for several day. The snow has been on the ground for three days. I have the notion to leave some days but I hardly know what to do for I have seen so much trouble trying to get my business straight that I am becoming tired out living on this part of the world. Oh if I had a good home where I thought I would To stay I would be content to remain there for life. But I am tired living where people do not want me I have lost faith in almost everything and everyone that I need in this world. In addition to the diary there is an intriguing small sheet with family genealogy written in pencil a partial newspaper from Kentucky and a few receipts. The condition of the journal is rough it's hard to believe it survived this long. The binding is holding on but is very fragile. The paper is brittle and tears easily sheets show tears stains several are lose one was even taped together. Several sheets were removed at some point in the past. Extreme care is needed when turning the pages of the diary. Needless to say there are 100 double sided sheets every one of which is filled with content.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; JAMES L. COUSAR ABBEVILLE MISSISSIPPI COTTON FARMING SHILOH SUMMERSVILLE LIBERTY CYPRESS CREEK RECONSTRUCTION ERA NEGROES CIVIL WAR ERA SAMMERSVILLE FREEMEN FREED SLAVES POST ANTE BELLUM DEEP SOUTH SOUTHERN STATES SLAVE STATES 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 . hardcover
18690001732CHARLESTON BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS. Very Good. 1869. On offer is a fascinating original post Civil War 1869 manuscript diary handwritten by Anna Wright Hooker filled with entries revealing a keystone year in this Boston woman's life. The year finds Anna and her family headed by her important doctor-husband Anson Hooker at the top of the Boston social scene: she and her husband socialized very frequently going into Boston almost daily. They attended the famous Peace Jubilee in Boston that summer for instance. Dr Hooker was always out tending to people it seemed sometimes in the middle of the night. He stayed with a suicide victim for two days and Anna recorded the sadness of the event a "broken heart" made him shoot himself in the head. The man had botched the attempt. Anna also visited friends often and were friends with the Hales and Bulfinches upper crust Boston families of great regard. There were upper middle class to wealthy people though Anna lived a rather humble life choosing to take on the majority of the chores herself primarily because of her young son. Neddie or Edward also became a famous Boston doctor. In April though the situation changed. Her daughter Martha was taken ill with some kind of rheumatism which left her bedridden and in great pain for weeks. Only opiates eased her pain. About that time also her husband's health began to fail. He first complained of a "lame arm" and began to also have pains and fatigue. He had always been quite strong going out on as many as 4 calls a day everything was a house call then for doctors. But around May he began to show marked signs of failing health Anna's horror and dismay is clearly recorded as she watched helpless as her husband's condition progressed from bad to worse. By autumn Dr Hooker could barely get out of bed. He died in early November and his funeral was attended by hundreds of people. He was after all one of the best known and well regarded Bostonians. All of this is recorded faithfully no matter what Anna's mood. BIO NOTES: Anna Wright 1813-1891 was descended from a Massachusetts Bay Colony Pilgrim family as was her husband Dr Anson Hooker 1799-1869. They married in 1834 and settled in Charlestown Massachusetts where Anson became a very prominent doctor and an alderman for the town among other things. He practiced medicine in Charlestown for 45 years and they had three children one of whom at the writing of this was only 8 years old Edward Dwight Hooker; 1858-1911. This would make Anna quite old at the time to bear a child as she was in her late 40s. She calls him Neddie and he is mentioned every day as Anna stays at home to care for him while her husband is out on calls. She had three siblings Luther Martha and William. Martha married Edmund Boynton. These people figure prominently in the diary being all very close in proximity and visiting their mother Anna's large townhouse in Charlestown extremely often. Hers was a busy life with the day's chores generally being mending she received a Singer Sewing machine in February and raves about it throughout cooking and cleaning as well as tending to Neddie. Overall VG.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF ANNA WRIGHT HOOKER CHARLESTOWN MASSACHUSETTS DR. ANSON HOOKER BOSTON MEDICAL MEDICINE GENDER STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES PHYSICIAN WOMEN'S STUDIES AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN 19TH CENTURY 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
18690001840MILFORD CONNECTICUT. Good. 1869. On offer is an interesting manuscript diary dated January 1 1869 through to March 1870 handwritten by William B. Clark of Milford Connecticut. Mr. Clark is a cobbler who works heeling shoes along with farm work at home. His is married to Mary and his children include Willie Frank and Charlotte. William is a prolific writer writing every day from the mundane to the sensational: local events including seeing Tom Thumb from the train births deaths family news work and mentions of the flu which appears to be going around. Here are some snippets: Jan 1 - New Year's Day. Willie's foot and leg in part was scalded this morning. Went down to church to bid on W. Seat. Same price as last year 12 dollars. Right cold. Jan 13 - Arrived in New York this morning about 6 o'clock. Pleasant but coolish. After wandering around till 10 o'clock went to Tracy. After work could get a job but could not agree on price. Left for home on 4:25 train. Jan 18 - cold day. commenced snow about noon. Commenced to work in straw factory. Blake's part pushing the balls all day. Am tired.Jan 20 - Splendid day. cutting cloth this forenoon. Afternoon curling hats. Nice work but hard on the fingers. Night clear wind blows. Ed Clark was at my house to see about going to the factory. March 1 - Cold this morning. It's splendid out. Good sleighing and cold. I heeled 20 pair today. the wages for heeling french heels was raised 21 cents more a dozen. Night clear and cold. Sleighing never was better. We were paid tonight. April 2 = Morning sun rose stayed out a little while then went in again. Cooley was robbed of all his clothes last night. commenced to rain this afternoon. I heeled 14 pairs. April 26 - Dug garden before breakfast. Went to New Haven on first train. Heeled 13 pair this forenoon. Odd Fellows parade in the city. Grand turn out. Night clear and warm like summer. May 24 - Heeled 27 pairs of shoes today. The Irish folks had a cock fight up near the old camp ground yesterday so I heard. Very warm today. Night went down to Bristol. May 31 - I heeled 24 pair today. Afternoon citizens of Milford headed by the band marched to the graveyard to decorate soldiers graves.June 1 - I heeled 24 pair shoes today. A boy. had both legs cut off by jumping off the freight train. Very warm day. June 16 - Went over on half past 8 train. Saw Tom Thumb and wife on board. Heeled 12 pairs shoes today. August 7 - Working at haying today. Little warm. Carted loads of hay today. Eclipse about 5 o'clock. Did not get home till about 8 tonight. Very cool again. Dec 11 - Fisinished 10 pair of shoes today. Beautiful day warm. Real summer day. Sunken Schooner was raised today. Tonight went down town. Bought an undershirt for Willie.Dec 20 - Hezekiah Clark died about 2 this morning. Beautiful day but cool. Bought half barrel of apples of Hawkins. Burnished and finished 10.5 pairs of shoes.Dec 26 - None of us could get out to church. Sent for Doctor to come up and see Mary. Left her some powders to take. Rained hard all day. Night dark wind blows up. colder. Charlotte was here to tea. Mary feels a little better. ; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF COBBLERS SHOE REPAIR WILLIAM B. CLARK MILFORD CONNECTICUT FARMING RURAL LIVING POST CIVIL WAR RECONSTRUCTION ERA COBBLING 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 . hardcover
18690008150Italy. Good. 1869. On offer is an original manuscript travel journal of a young woman who is closely related to two of America's significant art figures of the 19th Century. Measuring 6 inches by 3.5 inches the journal contains 60 pages. It is approximately 66 percent complete. The covers and pages are in good condition. However several pages are loose within the journal. The handwriting is legible. The journal is a record of Hattie Carne's trip to Italy in 1869. Hattie Carnes was born in 1858. She and her brother were orphaned after her father died in 1860 and her mother in 1863. She was raised by her uncle and aunt Henry Grant DeForest and his wife Julia. They were a very prosperous New York family. Both her uncle Frederic Edwin Church and de Forest's son Lockwood de Forest were prominent artists. In 1868 de Forest took his family on an extended tour of Europe. On that tour they were frequently joined by Hattie's uncle Frederic Church. Hattie was 11 at the time and has obviously been well-schooled. This is the journal she kept. The journal is chock full of the details of each day's exploring. The diary begins Mar 15th 1869 after they have been in Europe for several months. Keep in mind these are the words and descriptions of an 11 year old. Describing a museum she visited she wrote: ". we went to the room where they keep their most precious things. There were necklaces earrings bracelets and perfume bottles. And beautiful silver mirrors. Ivory images covered with gold and painted. . " Mar 20. As they tour she visits galleries and museums soaking up the aesthetic delights that served her uncle Frederic and her cousin Lockwood so very well. "I think I have seen and done quite enough today. In the morning I stayed at home and in the afternoon I went to the museum with Aunt Julia. We saw the statues and frescoes but it would be impossible to tell about each 1 only. " Mar 22. She then goes on to try to enumerate them in detail. "Went in the morning to church & in the afternoon to the tomb of philopapus" Apr 11. For an art historian this is an excellent view of what were considered 'must see' cultural / artistic exhibits. Considering that she was living in and amongst two of America's great artists this also offers an insight into what was considered important within their artistic circle. A social historian would certainly be able to compare the lifestyle and quality of life of this girl relative to that experienced by the vast majority of girls her age in the United States at this time.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; 19TH CENTURY; HATTIE CARNES; HARRIET CARNES; FREDERIC EDWIN CHURCH LOCKWOOD DE FOREST; HENRY GRANT DE FOREST; TRAVEL JOURNALS; TRAVELOGUES; AMERICAN TRAVELERS IN ITALY; ITALY IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY; YOUNG GIRL'S DIARY; AMERICAN ARTISTS IN THE MID 19TH CENTURY; TRAVEL DIARIES; ITALIAN MUSEUMS; EUROPEAN TRIPS IN 19TH CENTURY; AMERICAN ARTISTS IN EUROPE; EUROPE IN 1860TH; HUDSON RIVER SCJHOOL ARTISTS PERSONAL LIFE; 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
18690008010TARA BRUCE COUNTY OWEN SOUND SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO. Fair. 1869. On offer is a remarkable diary handwritten in 1869 by Mary Ann Richards who lived in south-western Ontario. Mary Ann aged 28 at that time was a daughter of Henry Nicholas Matthias Richards who arrived in Canada from Wales with his brothers in 1830s built many stone buildings in Kingston and Toronto and in 1850s moved to Tara a small village located between Owen Sound and Southampton where he founded a saw mill which became Tara's first manufacturing business and who also was Worthy Chief of the Independent Order of Good Templars and a member of the first Public School Board of Trustees. Mary Ann Richard's diary covers the year of 1869 and though most entries are very brief and businesslike they create a picture that is far from common stereotypes showing a young woman who is actively involved in the family business keeping accounts and business correspondence. Though she makes weather records and mentions sewing quilting dying yarn and learning to make lace and paying social visits the main part of her diary are thorough records of business operations payments debts settlement expenses work done by employees purchases and prices. According to the diary Henry Richards was a very active businessman who travelled a lot in the county making several transactions almost every day varying from as little as 50 cents to several hundred dollars. Here are some typical entries: "McDonald here he paid Mr. Allen $100. Mr. Allen gave us $100 we gave him back $10 on act. Thompson had $3.00 worth of butter. Charley had 6 ½ lbs of pork at 10c." "Father bought a span of horses harness and sleigh and gave eighty five dollars for them"; "Mr. Grey rented our house for $36 per year and he is to pay taxes and insurance". Another often subject of her entries are Order of Good Templers lodge meetings that took place at their home and sermons they attended in church she often records the number of chapter and verse that were the subject of the sermon: "We all went to meeting in the evening. Father and I went to the English church. Text - "You cannot serve two masters"" "Hiscocks preached text Ephesians 4: 20-21". The diary mentions many names of the first settlers and business owners in Tara Owen Sound and Port Elgin including Donald Sutherland Chesterfield Armstrong Vandusen and many others which may be of interest to local historians and genealogists and also portrays local economy of the time giving details of labor cost and prices including prices for clothing and food horses and cattle and even for dentist's work: "Me and Alley got some teeth filled cost $2.00. I went out to Couches and got my cap fixed". At the end of the diary there is a list of bills and checks with numbers and dates. Condition: the diary is rather fragile many pages are getting loose the cover and bottom edge are chipping the spine is partly detached; the text is clear and not damaged.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CANADA SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO BRUCE COUNTY PORT ELGIN TARA INVERMAY OWEN SOUND FARMERS FIRST SETTLERS LOCAL BUSINESSES SAW MILL AGRICULTURE ECONOMY METHODIST CHURCH IN TARA INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOOD TEMPLARS LEDGER BOOK OF ACCOUNTS BRUCE COUNTY GENEALOGY 19TH CENTURY HISTORY 1860S CANADIANA 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 D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover
1870000496New Waterford Ohio OH / Columbiana Co. Good. 1870. Original Wraps. On offer are two diaries originally belonging to Hannah Blackburn of New Waterford Columbiana Co. Ohio. The earliest diary representing the year 1871 does not have her name in it but the second diary representing the year 1890-1903 does have her name. The writing is very much the same in both diaries. The 1871 diary has 40 leaves both sides have long handwritten entries so therefore you actually get 80 pages of diary entries. The later diary has 24 leaves both sides or 48 pages. The earliest diary is actually more of a day to day journal starts on March 11th 1871 and ends March of 1872 although she does skip the odd day. The later diary is more of a trip diary where Hannah keeps a log of the various trips she makes between the years of 1890 and 1903. Following are a few excerpts: 1871 "There was a man here from the old country. He is selling photos. Gave us one for his dinner. They are worth 30 cents. He says the Lord Chancellor of England was a Blackburn; he gives the Blackburn's quite a puff. He was here this eve to do some fixing at C. buggy .There was two strange women at the meeting one of them came from Kansas .L.Y. R.H. and the child started for Salem with the carriage and one cow. Laura and father went with them as far as the election. Sarah went to John's in the 4 horse wagon .David and Mag were married. Got along very well. Charlie and Sallie were waiters they had 34 for dinner. Seth and Mattie Nathan and Beck were cooks .Charles started for good old Penna. We put a quilt in the frames. Joseph Bell was buried. Father mother John and Sallie went to the funeral. He was buried in the Hicksite graveyard at Carmel. He died 1st day eve This is father and mothers 47th anniversary. They rode to Mur on horseback when they were married it being the custom at that time ." In the back of the diary one will find 3 pages of genealogy notes and dates. She mentions her fathers and mothers death. Also that "Fanny" got killed when she got her teeth taken out Martha's death Williams's death and Lydia's death. All of which were before 1893. 1890 "22nd of 8th mo. Charles took me to Waterford got me a ticket to go to Salem. Paid 45 cents train came at 8:20. When I got on had not been on long when a man came to me and asked if I was a drunkard. Said he sold plain goods in Chicago. When we got to Columbiana Gate Ruggy Rex and Frank Harrison got on. Were going to Salem 3 or 4 miles from Abel to Horton next station Sheridan. Ate dinner near a meeting house on our way from Abel's to Thorntown 16 miles from Thorntown in Boone Co. Crossed the pike that went from Indianapolis city saw the telephone. Wonderful sight of corn fields. Good corn. 4th day after now going west on a dusty gravel road. A great deal of cane several mills. Elizaville a country village 12 miles east of Thorntown. Passed a large brick schoolhouse not far off graveyard new house. Pikes Crossing 6 miles from Thorntown. Came to a sugar camp ." Then mentions Darlington Hannah Dover Lebanon Joliet Eagleton Westfield. "Abel and Abbie started for Bearly About 36 miles in the open wagon. I was going along but it rained too much. John Harvey from Aroma the North Eastern part of Hamilton co. went along in his buggy he is very hard of hearing ." Trip to Indianapolis not sure of date but I also believe it's the 1890s "When we got off at Columbus we looked around to see if we knew anyone could see no one. We went into the waiting room. Thomas started to hunt and Will Henry came to him he had the carriage and we were soon all snugly tucked in and on our way. They had made arrangements for us to go to Joseph's to supper which we did after a short drive on the pike where we found Joseph and wife Rachel Mary Anna Little Jessie and a friend of Anna's. We washed off a little and they soon had a good dinner of beef Irish and sweet potatoes tomatoes jelly butter pickles looked like watermelon rind apricots butter bread apples and peach pie sweet cake loaf and coffee Mary Warren and I took another ride in the big carriage. Went west to the far side of their place then south as far as their place. Went west a few rods to see the rebel soldier's grave yard where there are 2260 soldiers buried. It is on part of Camp Charles. Went east quite a distance then too south until we came to the cemetery. Mary had a pass so the man opened the gate and let us see it. It is a very large place. We drove through a part of it. Saw where Rebecca Miles was buried saw the soldiers graves. They are buried in a circle. When we left there drove to the idiotic asylum went over it some. Did not see many of the inmates as it was vacation. A few boys sewing making pants &c &c. more on the asylum .We were soon tucked in his spring wagon and on the way. Had a very pleasant ride. The roads were good the moon shining bright. The house was all lighted up when we got here. Henry was standing outside of the yard gate when we drove up the rest were all soon out. she then goes on for another pages telling of how they sat down to a wonderful fried chicken dinner and also describes the house and home site in detail" 1897 Trip "Left Salem 10 min. past 8. Washingtonville at 9. Greenford. Loveland Canfield Austintown Mineral Ridge. Saw a town to the left. A man and woman 2 children on train. Baby cried very hard. Youngstown. Hubbard Eating dinner Sharon. Crossed the river or large creek. Road along by the stream quite a ways. Sharpsville. Crossed the stream again. Atlantic did not stop. 2 little girls dressed in pink going to see their grandmother come from Ravera going to Cara where their grandmother lives .Got to Steamburgh about 4. Thomas met us there with a 2 horse spring wagon. We got to the great house near 5. Lizzie met us at the block Louisa on the porch. They soon took us to the dining room where we had a good supper much more on this also .20th. Visited the schools in the forenoon. Afternoon took a ride down to the lower reservation about 6 miles. Forded the Allegheny River went in one Indian house. It looked as fine as the generality of white folks homes. The woman had become of Abel's scholars. .Crossed Tunessa Creek on the foot log came back on the little bridge ." Both of the diaries are in fair to good condition. She writes in pencil so some of the writing is a bit smudged but all is readable. There is general foxing through-out but all in all two great journals. ; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; Hand Written Personal Memoir Travel Europe Steamships Steamer Handwritten hand written autograph autographs signed letters document documents manuscript manuscripts writers writer author holograph personal Americana Germany Romance Women's Studies Feminism Sociology Train Steam Rail Pre Sufferage Suffrage . paperback
18700008085TOMAH WISCONSIN. Good. 1870. On offer is an excellent detailed record of farming in the US mid-west in the later 19th century. This diary is absolutely full of minute detail of farming life over a nearly 5 year period from 1870 to 1875. Written in central Wisconsin the diary is in very good condition. It measures 5 1/2 inches by 3 3/4 inches and has 120 undated pages and the diary is 100% complete. The handwriting is very good and quite legible. John Robertson is a young farmer living near the community of Tomah WI. Along with working his own farm he helps his father on the family farm as well as various neighbours. Entries take the form of essentially 1-line comments about the principal activitys of the day. They begin in October 1870 and extend to May 1875. Mostly they detail the unending tasks necessary to keep a farm running: "Drawed stone firewood chopped wood for father" Mar 25 1870; "I dragged 1/2 day . sowed wheat at grs grandfathers" Apr 17 1870; "Cut some of fathers oats David I raked up and bound my oats 3/4 day . "Aug4 1870. Life followed seasons with land being prepared crops sown and tended to harvests completed. Wood had to be chopped fences mended tools and implements repaired etc: "I went to woods for steer. Got it" Dec 5 1870; "Fixed my Sleigh" Dec8 1870. He notes local events of importance: "Went to town for election" Apr 4 1871; "Went to town. Election" Mar 7 1874. Social events are noted such as when he made arrangements for a barn-raising bee at his farm: "Had my Bee. Had 48 hands helped me had dance at night" May 26 1874. He notes his wedding to Maggie McMullins: "Went to Joe McMullins all of us My wedding got Married at Night" Jan 1 1875. This is an excellent chronicle of daily life on a mid-western farm during the 1870's. For a historian examining rural life at that time it is rich in specific facts and information. Although the entries are brief and often terse the sheer number of them provide a fine perspective of life at that time.; Manuscript; 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF 19TH CENTURY 1870S "GILDED AGE" UNITED STATES CENTRAL WISCONSIN WISCONSIN CRANBERRY COUNTRY JOHN ROBERTSON TOMAH WI MONROE COUNTY RURAL LIFE IN WISCONSIN FARMING LIFE US MID-WEST FARMING OPERATIONS AGRICULTURE LOCAL HISTORY THE BADGER STATE AMERICA'S DAIRYLAND BARN RAISING BEE WORK FROLICS RURAL TRADITIONS IN 19TH CENTURY AMERICA RURAL COMMUNITY LIFE MARGARET JANE MCMULLEN EARLY SETTLERS IN TOMAH AREA MONROE COUNTY PIONEERS 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
18700001471S.S. INDIA BERLIN GERMANY PRUSSIA. Very Good. 1870. On offer is a sensational December 1870 to June 1871 manuscript journal and diary of Will A. Briggs as noted in his own hand on the title page. One part travel diary another part historical observations on the condition of Europe and specifically Germany and the city of Berlin during the Franco-Prussian War we particularly note his description of Berlin during the celebration of Berliners to the successful Siege of Paris and Armistice January 1871 and another part handwritten relic of a serious student and composer of music this book was obviously a treasure to the author given the fact the pages are bound in fine original gilt decorated brown morocco leather boards; spine sympathetically rebacked in antique style the gilt ruled & decorated spine with 5 raised bands red & black gilt lettered morocco labels. Briggs in a fine hand details his travels by ship S.S. India from New York City to Berlin Prussia and Europe. The text covers 193 of 350 pages and a further half dozen pages contain summary lists: "Log of the S.S. Iowa from Glasgow to New York" "Places of Amusement" "Summary of Berlin Theatres" "Rail Road v Steam Boat Travel" "Hotels Stopped at in Europe 1871 Hamburg Hotel bill tipped in" "Passengers on Board the S.S. India" "Musical Compositions Written in Europe". He also notes the entertainments he sees or takes part in the important attendees plus much much more providing a 'Grand Tour' journal of depth and significance in his descriptions of Berlin and Germany. NOTE: While not specifically stated we are certain that 'Will A. Briggs' was William Adams Briggs who is noted in a 1903 Vermont newspaper as having been a student of music who furthered his studies in Berlin in 1870 and 1871. He returned to Vermont to be the organist at the Bethany Church and a teacher of music at the Goddard Seminary in Barre Vermont. This is conclusive given the confirming contents of the handwritten travel book. There is some stiffening to some pages and some yellowing but overall the book is G. Thick 8vo. 8.5" x 7.25" inches. 352 numbered pages.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: FRANCO PRUSSIAN WAR WAR OF 1870 PRUSSIA GERMANY BERLIN GRAND TOUR COMPOSERS MUSICIANS TRAVEL VERMONT ORGANIST BRIGGS EUROPE EUROPEAN GRAND TOUR HANDWRITTEN 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
187000009bSS WISCONSIN. Good. 1870. Hardcover. Wonderful antique travel journal / diary commences July 1870 through June 1871. Travels around Europe. Set sail from USA to England aboard the Steamer Wisconsin. This Journal was written by 37 years old Annie F. Towle while she was living and traveling in Europe. She is a very observant person and writes vivid descriptions. She also includes a small variety of plant samples gathered along her travels. This journal written in mostly black ink is a wonderful glimpse into the past from a gifted observer. A RARE 8.5" x 7" Journal of 100 plus pages. ; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Hand Written Personal Memoir Travel Europe Steamships Steamer Handwritten hand written autograph autographs signed letters document documents manuscript manuscripts writers writer author holograph personal 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 . hardcover
1870000662Monroe Michigan MI Wakefield/Barnsby UK. Poor. 1870. Original Cloth. On offer is an unusual and intriguing 1870 travel diary penned research suggest by Mr. J.F. Smith who begins the book in the Wakefield/Barnsby area of England. Beginning January 1st the diarist fully writes up until the day his trip ends on April 20th when it seems he returns home to the shores of the USA. In fact it almost comes as a surprise that he boards ship. Also very interesting this diary which is in poor shape has a one page insert from an old November 1869 journal stuck in among the 1870 book. Book has pulled away from the binding and title page is torn and overall in rough shape but it is legible and very interesting. ; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 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 Travel europe Ocean Travel Sea Voyage 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 Steamers Steamships Early Travel England Michigan . hardcover
1870000916IRELAND ENGLAND FRANCE. Good. 1870. On offer is an original exciting handwritten European travel diary beginning April 30th 1870 and ending about 3 ½ months later on August 10th specifically used to record one person's adventures on board a steamer sailing to Europe. While unidentified our author was very faithful with their journaling during the 3 ½ months touring England Ireland and in particular France as she was a witness to the beginnings of the Franco-Prussian War and for all intents and purposes the beginning of the modern Era for France Germany and all of Europe. Mere days before the war begins she sees the King of Prussia gambling and she reports of the difficulties in getting money all of a sudden. Here are snippets: 1870 "April 30th Left New York in Steamer "City of Brooklyn" at 1 ½ p.m. Left Sandy Hook 5 p.m. Fine weather." "May 5th Clear and smooth. Very narrow escape last night. Dark and rather thick. Steamer attempted to cross our bow. Came within 30 ft. of her. If we had struck here would have sank us both." "May 8th Beautiful day. Nemesis close to us trying to pass us." "May 9th Clear and fine. No wind. Raced with Nemesis all day. Beat her about 2 miles loaded with very heavy with corn in bulk. Nemesis with light load of cotton. Saw land at 2 p.m. Cape Clear. Passed ______light. Arrived at Queenstown at 9:30. Took the tender to wharf. Stopped at Victoria Hotel. First acquaintance with custom's house." "May 10th Took a walk about Queenstown. Beautiful town. 2:15 took steamer for Cork up River Lee. Passed some beautiful mansions and old castles .Reached Cork at 3. Went to Imperial Hotel. Took jaunting care to Blarney Castle. Beautiful roads to Cork." "May 11th Rainy. Left Cork for Mallon at 2 ½ p.m. Staid at Mallon 3 hrs. Visited Mallon Castle on the Black water. Took cars at 7 p.m. for Killarney. Reached Killarney at 9:15. Took omni bus for Victoria Hotel 2 miles and arrived just before a very severe storm of rain and wind." "May 17th Started early for Kinstown. Took steamer for Holyhead. Nasty rainy day and the worst possible sea. Was sick about 5 minutes. Crossed the Atlantic without feeling bad. Arrived at Holyhead at 11 a.m. Rode in car through Wales to Chester. Beautiful ride by seashore on one side and mountains on the other. Saw several old castles." "May 25th Touring London Visited the British Museum. Saw the Egyptian relics Nineveh's sculptures Elgin Marbles &c. Then to regents Park and went through the Zoological Gardens. Afterward to the Watercolor Society exhibition. Saw some fine watercolors by Birket Foster Gilbert Watson Walker Calton Topham &c." Talks about seeing the Dreadnought Hospital ship Greenwich hospital observatory White Hart Hotel and more. "June 1st Paris At 9 ½ took one of the meanest boats in existence for Calais. Took a private cabin on deck and was charged 1 pound for 1 ½ hours. Took cars at Calais. Went to Boulogne and Amiens. Arrived at Paris at 6. Got trunks through all right. Went to Hotel Rivoli Rue de Rivoli. Front room looking into the Tuileries Garden." "June 12th Went up to Long Champs by Bois de Bore with carriages and then to the races. The Grand Paris. Great crowd of first class carriages. Saw the Emperor Empress and Prince Imperial on the way back down avenue Champs-Elysees. There was a fine display of turnouts and an immense crowd of lookers on." "June 22nd Went to the Allen Line to see about passage. At 1 took guide. Went to Pere Lachaise Cemetery. A queer ugly looking mixed pile of tombs ." "July 1st At Oberlahnstein. Afternoon went to Emsbad ems of Bathems. Saw the King of Prussia and gambling in the great gambling room Rouge et Noir and Roulette same as at Baden Baden. Men and women croupiers everything in regal. Went upon the heights above the town beautiful view." "July 20th Find that the war is raising particular with everything almost impossible to get gold and all other money is at discount. The French government have taken the train on the Paris RR and everything is likely to be disagreeable." "July 29th Started for London by the Dreppe Steamer. At 9:50 reached Rouen at 12. Dreppe at 2. Sea very rough no staterooms. Hired the captain's room. All sick. Got to London at 11 ½ at Morley's Hotel. Same rooms as before." "August 8th Went aboard the Batavia and found my trunk .At 5 sailed from Liverpool. Very still and quiet. Sun set in a little fog." The diary measures about 3 ½" x 6" and has a very worn cover and pulling away from the binding. G.; English; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR PRUSSIA MILITARY MILITARIA IRELAND 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 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
18700002200BISHOPSTON GOWER PENINSULA THE MUMBLES WALES UK. Very Good. 1870. On offer is a superb original 1870 Victorian Era manuscript 100 page diary and some copied popular verse 50pages handwritten by Julia M. D. Mayberg as identified by the ownership inscription on the front endpaper: "Julia M. D. Mayberg July 27th 1870" an upper middle class Gower Peninsula Welsh teenage girl who details a life of some privilege living on the Peninsula The Mumbles in Wales between 20 June 1870 - 15 May 1871 travelling frequently with her widowed mother. We believe her home base was in or near Bishopston and family is noted in Dublin and throughout England journeying there with her mother sometimes with their servant Annie. A life of indulgence is described: daily afternoon teas collecting crests walking the seashore shopping in England jewellery and non essentials. Devoutly Christian her uncle William is a reverend and she attends church services very regularly with a sincere interest in the sermons. Well read well educated the author enjoys good conversation and even the French card game Bezique! The young girl's life plays out with the sensational backdrop of the renowned Gower Peninsula in South Wales making for an utterly unique personal account of life there for this young lady. Local travel included Swansea and all over the Gower Peninsula often via the family pony carriage and just on foot. Cheriton Llanmadoc Hill and Llanddewi-Brefi the ancient Llanmadoc Church recently restored and home pulpit of Reverend and author J. D. Davies. She also mentions several Welsh personalities: Thomas Bullin of Swansea an associate of the Whitland Turnpike Trust iron and steel manufacturer Mr. Beynon the famed Reverend Davies of Llanmadoc Church and Katie Acheson likely the Lady Katharine Acheson - daughter of Sir Archibald Acheson 3rd Earl of Gosford. Trips to England for a wedding in Bath family near Stroud a jaunt to Chippenham and occasionally to Brighton once for a spectacular Christmas shopping trip where she and her mother purchased a "real" ermine fur muff writing paper specialty foods and seasonal treats a crystal decanter dolls and a doll's wash stand and basin numerous gifts. She makes frequent mention of sermons preached by Octavius Winslow in Brighton. Relative to the period she often notices "servants" travelling with "masters". A journey is also made to Southampton to see off her Uncle Arthur and Aunt Agnes who were sailing to India on 6 January 1871 onboard the steamer "Ceylon." Here are some snippets: 21 June 1870. "We went to Bath and Aunt Annie went with us." "I bought my parting present for Millicent which was a crimson marker with two anchors meaning hope and two hearts meaning charity dropping from it made of gilt. I bought a blue necklace for myself one I had always wished for and went down to Millicent and showed her my gold chain and locket and gave her the marker which she was very pleased with. And I brought her home to tea and we walked about the garden and acted an aligory and then acted something else." "When we got to Stroud we had a very long drive of ten miles to go in a waggonet that was sent for us. the train doesn't go further than Stroud. When we got to Uncle Sam's we were very tired. Miss Lydiarde the governess is very nice." "In one shop we went into Mother bought me a manuscript book for writing 'My Journal' in and a small one for herself. In the evening we went for a ride in a pony carriage. called upon the Paravincis." "Uncle Sam and Auntie's birthday. Mother got him a memorandum book bound in Russian leather. That day in honour of the two birthdays we went to have a picnic at Badminton in the park of the duke of Beaufort. Captain Henry Charles FitzRoy Somerset 8th Duke of Beaufort British peer soldier and Conservative politician Knight of the Garter in 1867 appointed Lord Lieutenant of Monmouthshire founder of The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes publications. Laura and Julia Wickman came all the children and all the servants except one. we found we must go to the Hermitage a very pretty summer house. the deer in that park I shall never forget there are said to be two thousand there. We went to the Duke's house. not at home the duchess and some friends were. we were allowed to go over to the stables. It is said that the duke has a hundred and twenty and forty grooms. There was one groom a very civil one that showed us all the horses. one Arab horse that the Sultan had given to the duke ." ". with Mr. Butler went for a drive to Malmesbury to see the Abbey there and we went in the pony carriage. Mr. Butler was in a state of sulks all the time because he found that the people in the Reformation had not destroyed the Abbey. The outside of it is very beautiful." "When we got to Reynoldston we went to a shop there and bought some things there and then we had tea at Mary Bossar's an old servant of grandma's." "In the evening we went up Llanmadoc Hill the view from the top is lovely for you see the whole of Gower surrounded by the sea and by the hills. We see almost the whole of the Worm's Head from there. In the afternoon we walked to Hardens Down Hardings Down and went to see Eliza another old servant of grandma's who lives there." "After tea we went on to Llandewy Llanddewi-Brefi to see grandma's and grandpa's grave. At last we came back to Burry's Green where we went in to Mrs. Beynon's." Brighton 17 December 1870. ". mother and I went to Treacher's Library to get a book an historic subscription bookshop . then went into a grocer's shop. raspberry jam and lobster pasta for Aunt Emma. went into a sweet shop and she ought some mixed sweets and some burnt almonds." 8 April 1871. "Mother & Annie & I all went to the cemetery to put a cross of flowers we had made on papa's grave also a garland of everlasting flowers which we had bought in Brighton." The 55 pages of poetry and playwright verses popular at the time are complete with an index. The 8vo has some general ageing but overall VG.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF BRITAIN UNITED KINGDOM GOWER PENINSULA THE MUMBLES WALES VICTORIAN ERA WELSH TEENAGER JULIA M. D. MAYBERG BISHOPSTON CHERITON LLANMADOC HILL LLANDDEWI-BREFI LLANMADOC CHURCH REVEREND AUTHOR J. D. DAVIES THOMAS BULLIN SWANSEA WHITLAND TURNPIKE TRUST IRON AND STEEL MANUFACTURER MR. BEYNON KATIE ACHESON LADY KATHARINE ACHESON SIR ARCHIBALD ACHESON 3RD EARL OF GOSFORDHANDWRITTEN 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 . hardcover