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18700001661ERIE NEW YORK. Good. 1870. On offer is a super original 1870 manuscript diary handwritten by Leonora Finn later Bodamer of Erie New York. The diary is a significant historical relic stretching back to the Civil War as we learn from casual research that in 1871 Leonora married John A. Bodamer who fought in the Civil War and ended up in a Confederate prison camp was released and in 1870 the year this diary represents headed to Fort Dodge and became a hero during one of the battles there in the Indian Wars. In fact one of the battles was named "Bodamer's Fight." The diary details John and Leonora's courting and engagement year. In the beginning John is home he lives in Buffalo with Leonora and the first few months are spent with the couple dating. Then in February John heads Fort Dodge Kansas with the army and doesn't get back home until December. The entire time he is gone she is love sick lonely and says she can hardly go on without him. He writes about 80 letters home to her and on a couple of occasions she writes a few comments on his experiences with the Indians. For example on July 13th she writes: "Today is very pleasant. I do not feel very well though. I received four letters from John this afternoon. He has been in a large Indian battle and has many honors bestowed upon him for his gallant conduct ." Likely this is a reference to "Bodamer's Fight." History records that John A. Bodamer and 25 men of Company F 10th Cavalry were escorting a large ox train from Fort Dodge to Camp Supply about 80 miles south. Near the edge of Indian Territory about 100 Cheyenne's attacked. Bodamer corralled the wagons and fought off the Indians until nightfall then dispatched Pvt. William Edmonson to Camp Supply for reinforcements. Narrowly escaping capture Edmonson reached the post at 11 P.M. When Capt. Nicholas Nolan arrived the next morning the Cheyenne's were gone. During the fight Bodamer and his men killed three Cheyenne's and wounded ten. Two soldiers a Cpl. Freeman and a Pvt. Winchester were wounded. I actually found a photo on the web with some of the men from the 10th Cavalry taken in 1870. While we reiterate this is Leonora's diary but it gives such great insight to their love affair and relationship as one will see in the following entries. 1870 "January 1st Another year 1870. It does not seem possible. But this year I was in the Reed House Ball Room when 1870 came in and 1869 departed. John and I attended the fancy dress ball given by H. Brniala Boat Club and we did not get home until four o'clock this morning. John left me at five. He came down about eleven o'clock for I had asked him to spend the day with me. We did not go out all day. Caddie Tompkins and Free Noble spent the evening with us. John gave me this diary and in 1871 we are to exchange diaries." "January 3rd This morning it is cold. John was down awhile but I was quite fussy and could not talk with him much. He came down this afternoon again. We did not go out for I thought it too cold. I asked him to stay to tea with me but he did not stay. We did not go out this evening. While we were sitting in the dining room reading a fire alarm sounded. We looked and found it to be on the dock. John went down to see it and then came back for me and I went too." "January 7th It is just 6:30. I just came down stairs. I wonder if John did go this morning if so at the time of my writing he is jotting along on the engine by this time. He told me that he would be up again on Monday perhaps. It is now afternoon. This morning I expected that John was on his way home but about 10 o'clock he came in and said that he missed the train this morning and was going at 11 o'clock. He bid me good by again sitting by the window just now and he went by with some man in a sleigh." "January 8th It is snowing hard this morning and is very cold. Last evening I looked for John until 8:30 and he did not come. I was just going to my room when some one knocked. I went to the door and it was John. As soon as he came in I smelt liquor on his breath. It did make me feel badly and I had him explain to me how it was which he did to my satisfaction. He took it as a medicine. I talked to him however and he felt badly. We spent a pleasant evening and he left me at 12 o'clock." "February 5th Today is very pleasant day and after dinner John and I went up to Lott's photograph gallery and after we came out of Mr. Lotts we did several errands and then came home. This evening Jon and I were going to the Academy of Music but did not go for we found out that it was not very much. So we went up to Jennies and spent the evening. John stayed with me this evening until 12:15." "February 7th Just twelve o'clock and John is lying down on the sofa and I am sitting by him. He leaves for the depot at 4 o'clock. 4:10 and my darling has gone. Oh! How lonely and wretched I am. He may not be back again for one year. Oh! How long a time to wait for one whom I love as much as Jon. He felt very bad indeed and could not keep the tears from his eyes. God watch over him." "February 11th Today is quite warm but I think that we shall have rain by this afternoon. This noon I received a letter from John and it was written on his way west and mailed at Quincy Ill. He says he is very lonely and missed me very much also says that he is well. This afternoon it did not rain and mother and I went up to the dentist. This evening no one was in and so I answered John's letter and wrote to grandma also." "February 21st She has a cross through this passage and then at the bottom of it writes "Naughty Spunky Girl" Another day that all has gone wrong and this afternoon I am determined that I will stay at home no longer for I am always causing some trouble. Where I shall go I do not know but go somewhere I will and after this I hope that all at home may live much happier with out me." "March 12th I went up street early this morning on some errands for mother. It is very very cold. This afternoon we were very much astonished at hearing a fire alarm and after inquiring found it to be our church. The fire originated from the furnace. It damaged the organ and church ____. They were to have a prayer meeting there this afternoon but the fire broke out just church time. I walked part way up to the church but twas out. Had no company this evening." "March 25th Oh I do feel so lively tonight if I only could see my own darling. I went up to Miss Hubbard's this morning to see if she did not want to go out and walk this afternoon as it was so pleasant but unfortunately she is getting ready to go to Buffalo Monday and could not go. I went out went over to the school. Went to see Mrs. Singer ." "April 6th This afternoon Jennie Jones came down and her and I went out to walk. We went to the depot for General Thomas's remains passed through this afternoon. It was a sad affair. I mailed a letter to Sarah this afternoon. Had no company this evening. Wrote a few lines to John after I cam to my room." "May 17th Today has been very warm. I have been out all day. I received a letter from Allie Southward this morning. Will answer soon. Did not go out this evening. About twilight I was thinking of John and I had a very gloomy spell come over me and it seems as though I could not wait so long for him to come home to me." "May 25th Day quite warm and pleasant. Been cleaning house all day. This afternoon had a call from Frankie Metcalf and Nellie Kellogg. Received four long letters from my darling tonight. Wrote but a short letter this evening but did not answer any of his letters. Will write him soon again. Also received a number of Indian photographs from him large ones." "June 20th I have been feeling very badly all day today for this morning I received a piece or telegraph in the dispatch saying that the Indians were on the warpath at Camp Supply and all around them. Oh! I do hope and pray that nothing will happen to John. I did intend to go for a walk this afternoon but after hearing this did not feel like doing so." "July 4th Buffalo Day very warm. Did not go out all day until about half past four this afternoon then Sarah Eddie and I went to see the club boat race. It was a very fine race. We did not go out this evening. I met a number of Sarah's friends today. I like Buffalo very much. Tomorrow we are going out for a walk around the city." "July 15th Day very pleasant. I went out this afternoon to call on Clara Sylvan and Fannie Hubbard. I went to the office where found a letter from John did not expect one again this week of course. Was very much surprised. Papa received one from him this evening. John wrote him asking his consent to our marriage. All is going to be well ." "August 10th Day pleasant. Mr. Moor sent word down to me this morning that he would be down to go out rowing this evening. Mr. Spain called here this afternoon. I did not receive any letters from John this evening. I do feel quite disappointed. Mr. Moor and myself went out rowing. When we came home he wanted me to go up the street but I did not feel like it. He left half past eleven." "September 30th How well do I remember one year ago this evening on that evening! John was with me and I was so very happy." "October 26th Day cold. Went up street this afternoon. Received a letter form Hattie Spencer. This morning I received two letters from John and one of them contained very bad news for me. His application sent to Washington was not favorably received and he can not come home to me yet. He says he is going to try again. He is greatly disappointed " "October 31st Day very very windy and cold. Last night we had a fearful wind storm on the lakes. Two vessels were wrecked here just outside the light house ." "December 3rd I am happy truly as my own darling came this afternoon. He is quite well and feels happy. I shall no longer feel as I have of late. He took tea and spent the evening with me. I could hardly believe that he was really with me. He left me a half past twelve ." "December 31st The last day of the old year. Tis now evening just the time that John generally comes in. I wish he were with me now. The darling. He went to Buffalo this morning to spend New Years day with his people. Mother has just reminded me that this is the last New Years Eve I shall ever spend at home as Leonora H. Finn. And so it is for John and I are to be married one week from next Wednesday." BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES: Leonora was born in August of 1852 in Pennsylvania to the parents of Philander and Leonora Finn. John was born in December of 1839 in Buffalo New York to the parents of John F. and Elizabeth Stouder Bodamer. He enlisted in the war of the Rebellion in April of 1861 as a private in Co. B 21st N.Y. Inf. In 1863 he reenlisted in the 24th N.Y. Cavalry and was promoted to second lieutenant and later to adjutant. He fought in the Spotsylvania campaign and the battles of North Anna River Cold Harbor Petersburg and was a prisoner at the Confederate camps Belle Isle and Danville. At the close of the war he was commissioned lieutenant in the 10th U.S. Cavalry for two years and this is about the time the diary takes place. John and Leonora were married in January of 1871. The diary measures about 3" x 4 ¾" and is 1" thick. It's in good shape other than a worn cover. Overall G.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF INDIAN WARS CIVIL WAR WAR BETWEEN BROTHERS FORT DODGE LEONORA FINN JOHN A. BODAMER BODAMER'S FIGHT KANSAS ERIE BUFFALO NEW YORK WESTERN NEW YORK AMERICANA 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 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 . unknown
18750002215BUENOS AYRES AIRES SOUTH AMERICA 1875. On offer here is a fascinating original journal of Hugh Guion Macdonell who was British Charge d'Affaires to the Argentine Republic in the 1870s. The journal while not very long contains significant handwritten personal accounts; the yellow fever plague of 1871 and a notorious major diplomatic incident the 1873 Virginius Affair between the Spanish British and Americans during the 10 years war. In fact the rear cover is a title page from a U.S Dept of State publication regarding the Affair. In all there are a total of 15 pages of narrative and letter copies and six pages of press clippings for the most part regarding the 1871 yellow fever outbreak in the Argentine. Macdonell begins recounting his career: how in 1850 he was quartered at Williamstown Cape of Good Hope in charge of a draft of discharged men when he sustained a wound trying to rescue another man. In 1861 he was sent to Herzegovina and Bosnia to make a report; in 1869 he was appointed secretary of legation in Buenos Ayres also travelling to Uruguay "where civil war was devastating the country". "English vessels were arbitrarily seized and British property destroyed - there being no telegraph with Britain I had to act on my own responsibility.having been appealed to by British residents and the contending parties to mediate". This was apparently only partially successful though he did obtain compensation for destroyed property and the release of vessels. He then states: "In 1871 a most devastating yellow fever epidemic broke out" which is then detailed in five pages of letters from Macdonell printed in a contemporary newspaper. There then follow eleven pages of handwritten copies of letters to and from Macdonell. Here are some snippets: "B. Ayres Aug 1 1871 - Sir we feel it incumbent upon us after the sad ordeal through which this city has passed to express to you our high appreciation of your noble and determined conduct during the late visitation of yellow fever. In that distressing period when the mortality rose to such a height that the piles of coffins encumbered the graveyards waiting their turn for interment; when panic had seized every individual when friend deserted friend relative relatives - all who could fled the deserted city of the dead. Through all this like a good soldier you remained firm at your post". He writes that in November 1871 he obtained from the government of Montevideo payment of a debt contracted between that government and the British in 1834. The settlement of this claim apparently led to the breaking of all relations between the Montevideo government and the British government. In 1873 he was then involved in events leading up to the Virginius affair a diplomatic dispute that occurred from October 1873 to February 1875 between the United States Great Britain and Spain then in control of Cuba during the ten years war. In 1873 a British Yacht the Deerhound was seized by the Spanish who accused it of carrying insurgents - Macdonell was central from the British side in the diplomatic settlement. Similarly in late 1873 the Virginius an American ship carrying Cuban insurrectionists was seized by the Spanish and the Spanish began executing those on board as pirates. This is touched upon and Macdonnel seems to have had some involvment in the settlement. There are copies of letters from Lord Granville Lord Hammond and Earl Derby to Macdonell regarding this series of incidents. The 8 x 5.5 inch journal with blue paper covers marked 'Personal HGMacdonell' is overall G. BIO NOTES: from one online source: Rt. Hon. Sir Hugh Guion Macdonell; M #510393 b. 1832 d. 25 January 1904; Rt. Hon. Sir Hugh Guion Macdonell was born in 1832. He was the son of Lt.-Col. Hugh Macdonell and Anne Hughes. He married Anne Lamb daughter of Edward Lamb in July 1870. He died on 25 January 1904 without issue. He was educated at Royal Military College Sandhurst Berkshire England. He gained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant between 1848 and 1853 in the service of the Rifle Brigade. He was with the Diplomatic Service in 1853. He held the office of Ambassador to Brazil in 1885.1 He held the office of Ambassador to Denmark in 1888. He was invested as a Knight Grand Cross Order of St. Michael and St. George G.C.M.G. in 1899. He was invested as a Privy Counsellor P.C. in 1902. . Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Manuscript. unknown
18700001959RUSSIA . Fair. 1870. On offer is a very interesting original c1870 manuscript account of some bear hunting trips handwritten By J. D. Barnes. Titled "Battles with Bears" there are 12 9" x 14" folio sheets with narrative and it seems that each trip involves a particular bear. The accounts are rather detailed and on one occasion it appears to be with his Lordship - Lord Woodhause and his party with mentions of muzzle loader no. 10 walking with snowshoes shooting details etc. It should be noted that we list separately by the same author a handwritten travel diary describing Mr. Barnes trip from Russia to Italy in 1875 - 1876.ID #0001958; Manuscript; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF BEAR HUNTING J. D. BARNES LORD WOODHAUSE HUNTING TRAVEL BATTLES WITH BEARS HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel . unknown
18710001355CAMDEN NEW JERSEY NJ. Good. 1871. On offer are the original historical manuscript diaries handwritten by Judge Charles Preston Stratton of Camden New Jersey. Dated 1871 and 1877 there are entries for nearly every day. Stratton was a well known as a lawyer and a judge and he proves to be a super diarist with many amazing entries of local and national interest: his wheeling and dealing with well known politicians remarks about cases he was involved with lobbying and lobbyists speaking at Princeton his alma mater at Princeton an outbreak of small pox the Great Chicago Fire the hanging of a man who murdered his own father the Railroad Riots of '77 and much much more about the railroad business which he was heavily involved in. Much more so; we find in him an astute writer and observer but also a devoted father and family man and these diaries make for a very complete picture of the man and his times. Researchers and collectors of New Jersey Americana will be hard pressed to find a more balanced diary. Here are snippets: "Met some politicians at the Continental Hotel by accident and dined there with them. They were consulting in regard to the chances of Mr Freling For US Senate. I talked to the Secretary on the business that took me down. I afterwards visited the Department with my client and did all I could for his cause with Chief Engineer King. The New Jersey Legislature organized today. I found Maten full of politicians. The Senatorial contest is now becoming a very warm one. Mr Freling vs. Mr Walsh being the opposing candidate. The news is that Paris is about surrendering and the final triumph of Prussia almost complete. Have devoted the day to the family in reading to the children and hearing them read and occupying the time pretty much with a view to their entertainment. The trial of the Camden In the US District Court has resulted in the conviction of Sarden. The first one of the indicted at trial. This verdict has rather surprised everybody and has perfectly astounded the Democrats. Clara Cooper read the Lady of the Lake aloud to me. Mr Howes house 3rd St just below Penn took fire and we were awakened by the alarm at 3 this morning. The whole neighborhood warm and excited. The family hardly escaped from the building. The inside of the house pretty well burnt out. Engaged in taking testimony in contested election cases. Today moved the safe to the new office and prepared to evacuate finally. Went to Fox's Theatre with S.H. Grey. He has just finished the protracted murder case of Ward and the jury have gone out The case is one of circumstantial testimony and not clear to right minds .has prosecuted very viciously and thinks there is proof sufficient for conviction. The great fire has gone out. Burglaries continue in our neighborhood. Some house is entered almost every night. The children went to Sunday School at Christ Church where they mean to attend under the care and direction of Miss Helen Cooper. I went this morning to Quaker meeting to hear Lucretia Mott who was over in Camden. She is an old woman now but still talks well and in her younger days must have been fascinating in her oratory. She is an advocate of very liberal opinions. The stockholders meeting of C&A Railroad company to elect directors held at Trenton. The question of the leaving the works to the Pennsylvania RR Co came up and was decided by the election of the board favorable by a large majority. I have sold out all to Clara shares and have a personal interest in the matters. My opinion is that the move is perhaps a good one for stockholders but on the grounds of public policy and state pride should not be carried out. Went tonight to see the Amateur Dramatic performance called the Color Guard at the Soldiers Wigwamon Federal St. The soldiers are the actors had gone away as some sent to a military spree had not got back at 9 o'clock the audience was dismissed without seeing the play. Attended the Color Guard performance tonight. Was quite pleased at the manner in which the boys went through their performance. Took the children to the Walnut St Theatre to see Jefferson play Rip Van Winkle. The performance was as good as ever and gave us great pleasure. It is a piece of acting the thing is perfect. Today went to Princeton commencement. Belknap delivered the oration before the societies and that part took me thither. The President was there with Robeson and many other prominent people. Ten of my class met at this time and by invitation we had a reunion at the residence of Dr Westin Hodge. The meeting was a pleasant one and brought out a good deal of class feeling very glad that I had made the visit upon this occasion to my alma mater. Belknap's address was rather a taking one with the boys but was not a very high grade oration. Left the Ft William Henry House by the steamer Minnehaha and sailed up the The scenery enchanting reached the Ticonderoga Landing when an excitement was created by a gentleman falling from the top of the stage under the horse feed. Was hurt but not killed. Did Montreal an intelligent hackman offered his services We saw the country the monasteries the nunneries and lastly the shops. We're charmed with the cheapness of things and felt a longing to buy out Montreal. Bought too much. Left Montreal for Quebec by steamer. Under the Citadel and battlements of Quebec. Winding up the narrow steep Streets through the quietest town. Have at last found a novelty. This is a real traveling sensation .Rode to the falls of Mont mounce Saw a white woman with a black husband at the Falls. Went out fishing with A.C. Scovel took Preston with us who surprised himself by catching a dog shark. When the monster arrived on board which he did through the assistance of the fishermen. Pres left for the other side of the boat. Great fire in Chicago going on it looks as though the whole city would be destroyed. Much excitement in regard to the matter all through the country. Started today on a railroad excursion under the lead and management of AW Meckley took the rail to Penn RR at 2 PM for Wilkes Barre. Dr Garrison has returned from Europe and made his appearance today at church although he did not preach. I turned out in honor of the event and flowers were also lavishly bestowed about the pulpit and furniture. Small pox said to be in the vicinity of 3rd and Penn our neighborhood therefore much avoided. We are sorry to see so little of our fellow citizens here abouts but they are putting themselves through unnecessary trouble in keeping out of our street we are all in unusual good health. Heavy rain last night one solitary peak of thunder which we knew every one and impressed all with the idea that the great globe itself was trembling to pieces. I leaped out of bed instantly convinced that we had been struck by the prevailing earthquake Called to see William and Dr Cooper both of whom are laid up with gout. Saw the King at the Navy Department did not succeed in obtaining what I went for. Called on Belknap at the War Dept and talked over the matter of Eyre's dam for which nothing can be done. The street cars began running this morning for the first time in Camden on the Federal street route. Rudolph opens his handsome confectionary store on Federal St to the public. The children give a grand account of its splendor. 233 deaths last week in Philadelphia from small pox which startled people no knowing how many cases there are. The disease is not very bad here it prevails but it is not malignant. Birds birds birds my friends keep sending in quail and pheasants until we are beginning to tire of game Prince of Wales lying very ill with typhoid fever and almost despaired of by his physicians much excitement prevails in England about it. John Ware hung today in Camden behind a high fence at the prison. A considerable number of spectators were allowed to be present. The condemned man died unrepentant. Went down to Malaga to make an investigation for the West Jersey railroad company respecting the putting of railroad obstructions upon the tracks. Snow began to fall about 11 o'clock and cautioned through the day. I got home at 5 o'clock satisfied myself that the guilty person was the man who had made the charge against another person. Went to town with Clara Christmas shopping the pavement covered with snow and pretty slippery. A good many people in the street but less than usual at the shops owing to the great dread of small pox which prevails throughout the country and keeps people out of town. Went with General Sewell and upon his invitation we occupied a special car and the journey was made the occasion of a very pleasant entertainment. Chief Justice Waite and Secretary Robeson joined us at Philadelphia and we dined all the way to New York. Stopped at the Metropolitan and went to Walleck's Theatre and saw Shanghai. Held an orphan's court this morning. The New Jersey House of Assembly organized by electing a democratic speaker instead of A.C. Scovel a result which as yet I do not understand. Engaged all day in the quarter session court called to see A. C. Scovel and get the political gossip from Trenton. In quarter session tried a case of bigamy which involved some new questions. Got at the law though upon discussion an examination we decided orthodoxy. The democrats yesterday elected John McPherson U.S. Senator by a majority of one in joint sessions. The compromise bell for counting the electoral vote passed the U.S. Senate. Read Gill Glass. My successor in office was appointed today David J. Pancrest. I have drawn my last quarter's salary and shall retire on the first of April. Charles has got possession of an old account book of Buck and Whitaker doing business in Chansey in 1704 which is an interesting document. It has a memorandum in it of the marriage of Freelove Stratton one of our ancestors of whose marriage we have not heretofore known. I don't like being extinguished by a political opponent. To have my career terminated by a spiteful demagogue like Bedle otherwise my retirement goes very pleasant. Saw a play called Our Boarding House which rather disappointed us. We were not able to laugh as much as we expected to. Hayes was declared president the result is a bitter one to the democrats but the country is relieved. Governor Hayes inaugurated president this day successfully and satisfactorily. Bought the tickets for New Orleans passenger and sleeper. This morning it blew a gale and none of the boats went out. The boys were greatly disappointed but managed to amuse themselves about the hotel. Found great excitement prevailing with respects to the railroad riots. The thing is spreading and people are anxious mobs may rise up everywhere. In Pittsburg there is fighting in the streets the same in Baltimore. The streets full of people and the country threatened by the all the militia under arms and such feeble effort as is possible being made everywhere for the protection of property and people. Preston and I went to the zoological gardens and found many people there unconcerned apparently by the condition of the county and being highly entertained by the monkeys. No new bloodshed reported this morning. 400 regular troops arrived with General Hancock. No outbreak in Philadelphia but very uneasy conditions as the country and the railroads are stopped everywhere. I think there will be no further violence or loss of life but it will take some time for things to get back to their normal condition. In the afternoon we went to the American side and saw the Niagara Falls then over the bridge to Canada. Went boating with the children on the race. Preston sailed his toy steamer with great success went out to the Centennial Building to see the permanent exhibit. Grindewell was made General of the militia in the place of General Hart. Republican convention in Trenton where Governor Newell was nominated. The storm of last night proved to have been a very violent one. A great many railroad accidents occurred by the washing out of bridge and bank and numerous vessels were blown ashore and sunk. At night saw Colonel Potter who read me an article prepared by him for the press on General McClellan. Great McClellan reception this day. The democrats are excited and rallying from all corners. Mr. Jenkins decorated the courthouse elaborately for the occasion. Mr. Browning entertains the hero of an Antietam at his own house with 18 gentlemen. Much dissatisfaction among the republicans at the nominations for assembly in our county and in particular that in our district General Gile was nominated. Today Governor Newell was in town. There was a meeting at the courthouse in the evening large and enthusiastic. After the meeting a collation at General Newell's which was a very nice affair in every respect. Governor Newell thinks it highly probable that he will be elected. It did not seem possible at the beginning of the campaign but evidently General McClellan is turning out to be the success as a candidate that they expected he would be. I cannot however see how the democrats can be defeated. At night we had Moody and Sankey. At night a republican meeting at the courthouse addressed by Mr. Robeson and others the attendance was good and the speech of Robeson which was excellent was well received. The political prospect is not good. Governor Newell says he shall be elected and probably thinks so but he will be beaten by five to ten thousand. Here in Camden we shall elect Isaiah Woolston democrat to the assembly. In the evening began the reading of Christmas Carol according to our annual custom. Then the children went to bed and we arranged their presents for the morrow. Christmas morning - The children were up bright and early and we found them happy when we came down to breakfast. The long expected day had come and was satisfactory in its results. Heard this evening of the sudden death of Ms. Elizabeth McCalla the news has startled us as such tidings as these we know well always do. Preston went over the river to a lecture at the Franklin Institute with James Carpenter. Claire and I went to the Chestnut Street Theatre to see the Cricket on the Hearth matinee. Went to Booth's Theatre saw Mrs. Fanny Davenport as Lady Gay Spanker also as Lady Teazel in the screen scene of School for Scandal." Very complete neatly laid out monthly financials complete the daily diary. Overall VG.; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; CAMDEN NEW JERSEY STRATTON JUDGE PRINCETON ROBESON BELKNAP CIVIL WAR ERA RECONSTRUCTION RAILROADS RAIL INDUSTRY 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 VADE MECUM 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
18710008124Massachusetts. Good. 1871. On offer is a fascinating. original pair 2 of interesting manuscript diaries that belonged to members of the Bates family in Massachusetts - Mrs. Hiram Bates nee Ellen Francis Thorpe in the second marriage Mrs. Charles W. Merry and her step-daughter Delia Maria Bates. The first diary authored by Delia Maria Bates in 1871 measures 3'9 x 2'5 and almost 100% complete. The second authored by Ellen Francis Thorpe measures 3'9 x 2'5 is for 1879 but the entries are for March 3rd to April 10th 1881 and for May 1st to June 12th 1907. Both diaries are in very good condition. Delia Maria Bates 1849 - 1892 was a daughter of Hiram Bates and Diantha Maria Hubbard she was 22 when writing the diary. Delia's diary covers the complete year of 1871 and in the back pocket there is a charming piece of lace ribbon. There are only 9 days that Delia does not write and that's because she is sick. She also seems like she's away from home for quite some time. Delia writes about her day-to-day life - visits from friends and family family events like marriages and birthdays going to dances and Dramatic Club. She mentions local events: on July 20th she writes about an earthquake which was felt on that morning all over New England and a fire that burned a house. She is often sick complaining on her health in many entries and she died when she was only 43 in 1892. Here some of the entries from her diary: "May 28th Henry Eddy came to see me this P.M. Came from church and stayed about 2 hours. Dwight stayed here last night. I returned everything to him that belonged to him so I have nothing left of his. Fare the well thou will soon forget this poor frame. I may soon lie smoldering in the clay. But mayest thou always be happy and may thy days be many and crowned with blessings."; "August 30th I am getting homesick. I don't know what I shall do. O for a lodge in some vast wilderness. I wish I might find some rest somewhere. This turmoil within all the time."; "November 25th Worked on my dress. What a splendid evening not a cloud obscures the beauty of the scene. How I would like to be at liberty to go out and enjoy it if I were this close room would not confine me long. How I love the bright moon shine. It is so beautiful so grand and glorious." The second diary is authored by Delia's stepmother Ellen Francis Thorpe 1829-1911 who married Delia's father Hiram Bates after his first wife died in 1852. Hiram died in 1900 and 5 years after his death she married Charles Wallace Merry from California. Ellen's diary covers 38 days in 1881 in which she writes about day-to-day life records weather family and local events. The entries made in 1907 are the most interesting they cover 43 days from May 1st to June 12th and describe her trip to New York via Panama leaving from her now home in California: "May 1st Started for the east at half past seven o'clock. Took the cars at Los Angeles at 10 o'clock. Arrived at Port Los Angeles about 3 o'clock. Took the steamboat for San Francisco about 7 o'clock."; "May 2nd -4th Both sick all day on board the Santa Rosa. Did not eat anything all day. Arrived in San Francisco about 4 in the afternoon. Went to the Hotel West .Staid over night. Went to the Cliff House to Bath House and Park back to Hotel West. Staid over night again. Then started for the steamboat Newport. Started at noon for Panama Started at 12 o'clock for Panama which is a long sail. Will take 22 day to get there they say."; "May 9th We had 7 women and 8 children on board in our stateroom. One black woman one black girl. They think they are just as good as anyone."; "May 11th & 12th Arrived at San Blaz this morning taking on coffee all morning when that is loaded we will go on. Natives come around in boats to sell their fruits of all kinds Plenty of company on board today. Spanish Mexican and coconuts pineapples melons &c. Had a fight on board. Had the fellow put in iron for punishment." They get to San Juan de Guatemala and unload more freight. Stay there 3 days then on to Corinto "June 9th Quite a quiet day on board. Brought some New Zealand monkeys out to show one of them. Would play but the boys bothered them so. He seemed to take a liking to me and wanted to play but he bit me so I had it done up by the surgeon." They land in New York on June 12th and head for New Haven.; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF 19TH CENTURY NINETEENTH CENTURY 1870s 1880s 1900s RECONSTRUCTION ERA GILDED AGE PROGRESSIVE ERA UNITED STATES HAMPSHIRE COUNTY MA RURAL MASSACHUSETTS IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY CHESTERFIELD GOSHEN NEW BOSTON EAST WINDSOR WATTS CA HIRAM BATES DELIA MARIA BATES SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA RURAL MASSACHUSETTS IN 19TH CENTURY PANAMA SEA TRIP TO PANAMA IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY WOMEN'S LIFE IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY WOMEN'S STUDIES WOMEN'S SOCIAL LIFE IN MID 19TH CENTURY WEST TO EAST COAST PANAMA ROUTE WOMEN AND ILLNESS IN MID-LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY FARMERS' FAMILIES SEA TRAVEL IN THE EARLY 20TH 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
187100003cSpringfield Minnesota MN S.S.GERMANIA. Good. 1871. Full-Leather. On offer is a wonderful early travel/steamship diary for 1871. The diary was handwritten by we believe E. Alvord of Springfield Minn. a young very outspoken man to record his trip to Europe while traveling on board the steamship "Germania'. The first part of the diary 16 pp are handwritten miscellaneous notes. One rather interesting note: "Nov. 23 Milton Hull in 188 Deen St. Cooks Vanderbilt House." The voyage starts May 23rd when he begins recording his trip from leaving the harbor on board the ship in Europe and on his way back home aboard the ship "China" until September 12th 1871. In total there are 93 days worth of handwritten adventures. The diarist did not hold back; he didn't seem to like the places he visited or the people too much and at one point he seems to have a problem with some Jewish folks. Here are some snippets; "Left Hoboken 15 minutes to three. Sent out hats overboard amid the shouts of the crowd. At 4:40 discharged pilot awful hungry .Out of sight of land fair wind making 12 ½ knots hungry. Fear we have got beat as we haven't got in a 2nd cabin. The captain is a gentleman polite and kind. Dutch babies are thick!.The weather is beautiful. Company pleasant for one sailing out on the boundless ocean. So vast reminds me of the summer of Dr. Taylor on "loneliness.".Heavy fog on the banks a dull stupid day wish I was home. No service on board which I don't like! Have been up on the bridge with the ladies .A very slow steamer which together with the German style of cooking makes it quite tedious Arrived at Plymouth at 9 pm. I feasted 1st time since leaving home. Had quite a nice piece of roast beef and some ale which I relished highly. Awful English funny people so concluded yet kind to us .Visited St. Paul church. Climbed to the top of it 424 feet high. Saw the tomb of Wellington and Nelson. Also attended a funeral there of a daughter of one of the Arch Deacons. Leave London for Belgium tomorrow glad to get away .Oh Germany is the most lovely place to live. Music seems to be a passion and the people are so civil. Thus cannot help liking them but with all this pleasure I think of home yes yes .Good Bye old Vienna. Beautiful city and lovely music. Arrived at Lulgough and went to the circus with Gen Spinner of U. S. Treasury and Mrs. Three ladies got terribly wet jolly time .Sailed from Liverpool today at 4 O'clock. A full compliment of passengers and all seem delirious to get to good old America once more. Some Chinese on board bound for China. Wonderful isn't it going to China by the way of N.Y .We are getting on nicely passed a steamer of the Union Line which sailed two days before and now we are coming on a ship going the same way as we ." Mysteriously he stops writing before he gets home curious given he was very faithful with his writing before this. The diary is a black leather diary with a beautiful deep blue lining that also has wonderful scalloped pockets. It measure about 3" x 6" closed and is in good shape.; Manuscript; 64mo - up to 3" tall; Handwritten hand written autograph autographs signed letters document documents manuscript manuscripts writers writer author holograph personal Americana Travel Steamer Steamships Sea Travel Voyages Cruise 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 MINNESOTA MN . hardcover
18710008075DUTCHESS COUNTY NEW YOURK. Good. 1871. On offer is a fascinating combination including a diary from 1871 and a handwritten manuscript fragment referring to the American Civil War.This small diary measures 5 inches by 3 inches and the leather-bound volume is in good condition. It contains 365 pages plus memorandum pages and is about 53% complete. Entries are in ink until June 11 and subsequently pencil until August 29 when entries cease. There is a 2 week gap in May as well. The handwriting is small but legible. The manuscript is a single page of paper measuring about 10 inches by 8 inches. The handwriting is in pencil and covers both sides. From context a reader can see that the manuscript page is part of a larger document as text simply continues on to it and then leaves again in mid-sentence. The handwriting is in pencil and is still legible. PH Christie is the author of the diary. He lives in or near the hamlet of Cove in Dutchess County NY. Peter Harrison Christie 1838-1925 was a one of the first farmers in the United States to experiment with the hatching of fish. His business is mentioned in U.S. Senate documents New York State documents in 1870s and 1880s and in book "American Fish Culture" published in 1874. There are tantalizing references to a PH Christie of Cove Duchess County NY in a 1916 article of the American Fern Journal mentioning a farm owned by one PH Christie and some magazine articles related to fishing and trout farming. He was a secretary of the Hudson River Association for the Protection of Game and Fish since 1860s and a member of the County Committee appointed in 1877 "to stock the waters of the county and enforce laws relative to the taking of fish". P.H. Christie is also mentioned as a teacher of an evening penmanship course at Bryant Stratton Spencer & Co Business College in Cove. In the diary Christie appears to be a young man still living at home on the family farm. Entries focus around his work and describe many of the day-to-day tasks necessary to keep the farm running: ".worked all day about the house fixing the sausage machine fixing the and hanging up the fresh and cut the sausage and got the work about done . Jan 8 ". got my sleigh shoes patter made ." Jan 10. A number of entries refer to him raising chickens and the care of them: ". took care of my fowls and worked in the Hatching House with until 2 PM" Apr 9. Tucked between pages are 2 interesting articles cut out of newspapers. One is an article referring to bottles tossed into the ocean containing messages. It is undated. The second is a longer article about the headstone of a young man who died far from home. The interesting aspect of this however are the notations on the reverse. It is apparently an article extolling the virtues of some cough drops and contains dated testimonial comments. The notes are dated 1824 1825 and 1826. There is no other identifying information. The manuscript page is gripping. It recounts a sharp argument between the writer and a woman named Mary. We don't know their relationship but context indicates they are very close. She is determined to set off on an unspecified mission and he is adamant that she stay. She goes anyways promising to return by evening. When she does not return the writer goes out to find her. He approaches a nearby village where he discovers a patrol of Negro soldiers part of the Union army. He describes a scene of destruction and drunkenness and saw a woman her naked body laying face down on the ground. That however is not Mary and the page ends with him slipping away from the scene. This is an absolutely fascinating primary historical document. This is as close to real-life as any reader will get to the raw feelings of worry and fear that exist the ugly small encounters in a bloody war. Academic to readers - utterly real to this man. The diary offers a very ordinary almost bucolic picture of farming in 19th century America as Mr. Christie goes about his chores meets his friends and family and visits with neighbours. The manuscript recalls the horrors and naked violence of a war ended a mere 6 years earlier that cost 2/3 of a million lives. The contrast is stark. These documents would be valuable to a historian interested either in the Civil War or in rural life in America.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF UNITED STATES NEW YORK DUTCHESS COUNTY COVE 19TH CENTURY 1870S 1860S AMERICAN CIVIL WAR; GILDED AGE RECONSTRUCTION ERA PH CHRISTIE; PETER HARRISON CHRISTIE PETER H. CHRISTIE BLACK SOLDIERS IN THE UNION ARMY RURAL LIFE IN 19TH CENTURY AMERICA FARMERS FARMING OPERATIONS FIRST TROUT BREEDERS IN THE U.S. TROUT HATCHING TROUT STOCKING PH CHRISTY TROUT BREEDING POND HUDSON RIVER ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF GAME AND FISH AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ATROCITIES 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
18710001395CLINTON LYCOMING COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA. Good. 1871. On offer is an original 1871 manuscript diary that details and describes many local events in Clinton and Lycoming counties of Pennsylvania. The writer while unidentified though he has left many clues is a member of the fire department and the vast majority of his writings are about fire alarms and different fires and quite a bit of other local events including a terrible train wreck that killed several people. He writes of going to Williamsport Flemington Sugar Valley and Sugar Run. In one passage he writes about an event on "Bald Eagle Street" we believe in Lock Haven Pennsylvania. Particularly interesting to collectors and historians of firefighting firefighters and the entire subject as our unidentified author details these topics with dedication having full entries for every day of the year though he is rather illiterate. Here are some snippets spelling intact: "July 14th 1871 His way Day clear and very warm. Boggis and all his went up fishin up two Lising crick had Frank in carage and Hartman's dubel carage. This afternoon got a load of new hay." 1871 "January 10th Last night about half past ten of eleven o'clock the alarm of fire was given. Thought that the Opera House was on fire. Wasn't but smoke from chimney. Two doz. men was out. No fires to be seen." "February 15th Day clear and pleasant this morn. Took Moses to depot. Started fro Virginia. Goes far as Baltimore tonight. Meets Mrs. Jacob there. We miss the baby very much. Hope he will come back this June." "March 12th This morn between about two 45 a fire broke out on avenue. Brown's liquor store burnt down. Cataract hoses had first stream on. Got home about five o'clock. Some time of coming too. Rained pretty near all day." "April 3rd Mrs. Miller died this morn at four o'clock. Was conscious till the last. This morn Boggis and I was out to the Powder House getting p." "May 30th Day pleasant and my way warm this afternoon. This was decorating the soldiers graves. About four o'clock hitched up in carriage. Took Boggis folks down street." "June 2nd Day clear and very warm. This evening the fire department presented Captain Barker with a badge. He was very much taken back. Had band there playing." "June 28th Day was clear and warm. About 12:30 o'clock had nice shower. Dauntless Hook and Ladder Company had picnic at Sugar Run. Rld moon light hop. Didn't have a good night for it." Casual research finds online references about the fire department near Lock Haven and tells about the history and mentions Cataract Captain Barker and the Dauntless Hook and Ladder Company; much of what our author mentions above. "July 24th Day pleasant. About four o'clock a fire broke out. Cloak's Hat store and cigar store. It is supposed that it was set on fire under the steps. Jake Smith lost all that he had." "August 21st Day clear and warm. Had a big fire in Williamsport last night about 8 'clock. Caught in Jim Russell's Livery Stable. Burnt from Ronald to Railroad on Mulberry Street up Third Street." "August 26th This morn or before 8 & 9 o'clock had a terrible collision about one ¾ miles about in Westport. Carrier mail going west bound Empire freight running east bound. Six or eight badly hurt. Some of them caught fire." "August 28th Mrs. Satterly's father at 2 o'clock on same day three others live was killed instantly at Walter of this city. Had both legs and arms broken. Fisher the boiler smoker was very badly hurt. It was an awful site to see." "October 22nd Very clear and pleasant this morn. Had buckwheat cakes for breakfast. It is the 1st this season. About four o'clock hitched up in carriage mother me and Charley took a little ride." "December 31st .This evening is the last night in 1871. Had fried oysters for dinner and got dressed. Went up to Sarah's a little while did not stay long. It was bright when up. Will Sallie and Sid Brady was moved on Tuesday night. Went up to see Presbyterian Concert in the sleigh. It was a queer move for he was drunk all day Sunday last." The diary measures about 3" x 5" and the cover is worn and torn in the back where the pocket is. The binding and pages however look good. Overall G.; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: FIREFIGHTING FIREMAN FIREMEN FIREFIGHTERS FIRE DEPARTMENTS PENNSYLVANIA CLINTON LYCOMING MEN'S STUDIES WILLIAMSPORT Hand Written Personal Americana Memoir Handwritten autograph autographs signed letters document documents manuscript manuscripts writers writer author Holograph personal Ephemera 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 . unknown
18720001766HOLYOKE MASSACHUSETTS NEW YORK CITY NY. Good. 1872. On offer is a super pair 2 of original manuscript diaries handwritten by Sarah Hart Phelps Jewett who was the wife of Civil War veteran author sometimes under the nom de plume Hannah Warner and publisher John Howard Jewett. The first diary was written in 1872 when John and his wife lived in Holyoke and he was the editor of the Holyoke Transcript. Approximately 60% full having 90 blank pages there is still a wealth of narrative in this "page a day" diary and her entries often fill an entire page. Remarkably the second diary is nearly 40 years later from 1911 as identified in her own hand: "Sarah Hart Phelps Jewett Swannanoa Apartments 105 East 15th Street New York City." This second diary is 95% with only 27 blank days and is also a page a day diary. Her handwriting is quite small and the diary is well filled with many fascinating entries. There are lots of trips to Staten Island trips to other areas of New England sailing excursions Times Square activities street cleaners strike leaving a mess in New York murders and all the latest news having to do with the élite of New York City including the marriage of John Jacob Astor and more. Howard is also involved with activities concerning his past life as a Civil War veteran such as conventions and exercises for the veterans. She also says in this 1911 diary that Howard has become deaf and it is very difficult for both him and her. There were other noteworthy entries include her accounts of the awful Triangle Shirt Waist Fire where well over 100 women lost their lives. Historians and collectors of New York City history will be hard pressed to find a more diligent 'reporter' and diarist. Here are some snippets: 1872 "January 15th Howard bought me this new diary this noon and I am very glad of it. I shall try and write about something besides the weather. Howard and pa got their own breakfast and dinner today. I don't think they would care to wait on themselves the year round. Julia came back from Springfield this afternoon. She had a pleasant visit with Em. Everything seems to be all lovely down there now that interesting son-in-law was perfectly serene. Mr. Chase called this evening. He and Howard have gone down on the flat. I don't know but it's just as well to commence this diary today as it would have been January 1st for I've done nothing but grunt and groan since then." "February 7th Howard has some new thing in his head and has bone over to Ranlett's. Mr. Case that horrible man who is in favor of bloomers strong minded women secret marriage &c. has been here this evening. Staid more than an hour. I did my best to entertain him but he is so very candid that it is painful to be in the room with him. I'm glad he has gone." "February 16th Just arrived in Providence This is a beautiful morning. I rested nicely last night and think I feel as well if not better than I shall at home. Howard has gone to school with May this morning. I am here for my comfort however I think I shall get through it all right. This afternoon we had a Hack and drove all over the city. Visited the Old Ladies Home and the Reform School. I think P is a very pretty city. I think I should like living here." "February 27th Well! One night is over. I didn't freeze for I had two soap stones and wool blankets but I didn't have Howard. I think the Piles are coming on again. Oh dear I am about discouraged. I have been in dreadful pain all this afternoon. I couldn't get easy anyway. The folks are real kind to me but they don't know how to care for these disagreeable things. I received a dear good letter from Howard this afternoon. I was very thankful for it. I wish I was home with him ." "March 16th Oh dear. How my bile does ache. I wish I could buy a cheap man to tell my petty troubles to for Howard is sick of my grunting and I make such a fuss over every little thing. I'm no sort of a woman. I'm just sick of myself." "April 25th This day would have been our dear little baby's birthday if he had lived. It has been a long year and a hard one for me but I know everything is for the good. I am thankful for a dear kind husband and ought never to complain. I went to Springfield with Howard today called on Emma and spent the rest of the day with Mrs. Salisbury. Came home on the last train. Howard bought me a beautiful silk dress and I'm afraid I ought not to have it ." "June 5th It is rainy and cold this morning. Our bedstead came over this morning so we should not be obliged to sleep on the floor. I think Howard's smoking chair is a beauty and I am very much pleased with my little rocking chair it's just what I've wanted for sometime "To rock my baby in." "July 23rd At home as usual. Sewed some. Had quite an entertainment this forenoon for a trained monkey and trainer of birds this afternoon which was wonderful. Mr. Amsden of Providence came this noon. Heard H. had gone to the boat races. There was no race after all the water is rough. Howard came home on the last train ." "August 15th We arrived in Portland off the boat Montreal about six this morning. After a fearful nights ride we were unable to obtain a stateroom. So I shared one with a Miss Lucas of Springfield a young lady who is in _______. We had a terrific shower in the night. I never heard it rain so. Howard slept on a sofa and I laid awake in my little sky high bed. I was glad to land this morning. We have taken a room at the St. Julius. Had just had breakfast and now Howard is going out to look up Mr. Porter a rebel clerk of his in the army. I have enjoyed my time so far ever so much. Glad we didn't go to Quebec." "September 14th Mr. and Mrs. Barker have gone to Lawrence to spend the night. I feel some better then I did yesterday. I was sick and had the doctor. We had quite a Demon-stration this afternoon. The Republicans got together and raised two Grant and Wilson flags one on the hill when Mr. Ewing delivered an address and one in front of the Holyoke House while S. Hopkins and W. B. C. Pearson's spoke. The best part of it was the music furnished by the Springfield Armory Band." 1911 "January 24th This morning Times has a full account of the shooting of Graham Phillips the author yesterday noon by a museum violinist named Goldsborough. As Mr. Phillips was on his way to the Princeton Club he overtook him and fired five or six shots into his body and put the last shot though his own head dying instantly. He was rooming at the Rand School on 19th St. No reason is found. He belonged to a good family in Washington. Was a Harvard student of music also had studied this year in Berlin. It seems there is still hope of Mr. Phillips recovery. One bullet pierced a lung which may cause pneumonia. I have had quite a busy day. I intended lining my furs but the afternoon was gone ." "February 15th Cold day and the light snow frozen to the sidewalks. I went out this afternoon on some errands. I gave papa a meal of corn beef and hash and poached eggs for supper tonight which he appeared to relish. Nothing is yet heard of Miss Arnold. It is such a mysterious case. The mother is quite prostrated over it all. I fear the girl has taken her own life. Peter is sleeping now in my lap while I am writing ." "March 25th .We have just heard of the terrible fire at Washington and Green St. Shirt Waist Factory. Suits Furs &c. Over one hundred and sixty lives lost. So many jumped from the windows from the 10th story. Oh it is horrible." "March 27th At home all day. Quite busy cleaning up the rooms. Lizzie Flint is over in Brooklyn. Bert called this noon to tell me she was coming. He has bought some land between Fort Lee and Englewood and in time hopes to build a Bungalow .It is just dreadful to read about Saturday's fire at the Triangle Shirt Factory. So many girls jumped out of the windows and others were burned beyond recognition. The city is responding to the call for money to keep the poor broken hearted families. The Mayor headed the list with one hundred Carnegie $5000 &c." "April 5th Rainy gloomy day. The various women workers Waist and Makers all associating joined in one great mourning procession this afternoon. There were thousands all wearing mourning badges and carrying banners of mourning. It was a sad sight. All in memory of the 143 who lest there lives a week ago in the fire of the Asch Building. I was surprised by a call from Elsie. I did not know that she had arrived from Nassau. So glad to see her this gloomy day. They are at the King Hotel. Will sail next week Wednesday on the Majestic. They will be glad to see Albert " "May 11th Letter from Shelia this morning. I went to Staten Island with Mr. and Mrs. Bailey this forenoon. To the Bronx this afternoon. After H. had given us a good dinner at Union Square Hotel this evening. We took surface cars so Mr. B. could see something of the country. We all enjoyed the zoo. We saw one of the keepers pose with six of the larger monkeys or chimpanzees for photos. It was interesting to see them out of doors never before have I seen them out of the cages ." "May 23rd Howard received a Worcester Gazette today with the Buffalo Bill advertisement and his poem to Mr. Cody. Mr. Strong sent it. We enjoyed looking over the old Gazette ." "May 30th Decoration Day Beautiful day but quite hot. GH. Decided not to attend the exercises for the soldiers but insisted we put some luncheon into my bag and started thinking to go to the Bronx but it was so hot we decided a sail to Staten Island and it was fine upon the water. Then the pleasant trolley ride to South Beach. When we were there enjoyed ourselves. Our luncheon went well and we found a good place in which to eat it. We calculated about and took in about everything. We had fun seeing others enjoy themselves especially the children on the Merry-go-Round. We invested in a snap shot of ourselves as a souvenir. H. thinks they are at least worth ten cents ." "June 21st Fine day for Howard's Reunion. Ed called with his auto and took us down to meet Shelia and Hattie and then to Hotel Kimball. When we watched the veterans from the balcony and listened to the speaking music and Howard's poem we had such a happy time looking down upon them all. Mr. Maxam read the poem quite well although not as much of a voice as I experienced. Howard's remarks were brief and natural. After the show we went back to the Bailey's and had a pleasant evening ." "July 16th Pleasant bright day for our visit with the Atwood's. We got an early start this morning and arrived there by ten. After awhile Mr. A came with his auto and the lunch baskets were all packed and we soon loaded into the machine and off to call on some friends of the Atwood's who were going along in their machine in company with us. It was one long ride with pretty villages. Everything fresh and lovely. Some of the roads were poor and gave us some jolting. At last the Momek Road was reached which was fine all the way to Long Beach. We found an interesting place quite nice and defined by New York's Atlantic City. We had our nice luncheon and all enjoyed it very much. We found many auto arties ahead of us so the place was lined with machines. The Nassau is a fine new Hotel and seemed to be thronged with stylish people. We sat off the balcony until we were rested and then another long ride back taking in Prospect Park which is beautiful." "July 29th Busy this morning. Went out as usual Saturday. Think we have food enough for over Sunday. Howard seemed tired and rotten this afternoon. Thought he would go out somewhere! I thought I would stay home and rest my leg but back he came after awhile and I decided to go with him. Somewhere anywhere. I knew he would not go alone. Well we found ourselves on a Street car and some hobbling upon a Coney Island Steamer. The sail was perfectly delightful and I was glad I had made the effort. We landed at "Steeple Chase Pier" where I had never been as we always were to "Dreamland" now burned down. Still we had our money's worth of fun just watching the crowd. We had our frankfurters and lager. Then sailed home in the moonlight " "August 9th Very hot day. H. came home for a short rest and light luncheon. We are both feeling the heat. No letter from our girlie today. Mayor Gaynor was presented with a large Loving Cup today. It being a year to day the he was shot by a discharged deck hand. It was a mark of appreciation for what the Mayor had done since he has been in office and congratulating over the fact that he has so fully recovered from the shooting. This evening H. and I sailed to Staten Island for a cooler. The moon was full and beautiful and we enjoyed every minute. I shall be glad to get into my nightie and rest. See Newport Society is startled just now over the elopement of Miss French and young Geraghty a chauffeur and son of a Newport stable keeper." "September 9th I was out for supplies as usual. When H. came home this noon he brought a hat. Now I am sorry for him to go out hunting so but he has really found a sweet and stylish tailored hat of black velvet rum faced with white. A pretty shape which I think I can wear. Shall put the ostrich plums upon it. This P.M. he took me out the length of 14th St. and then to 6th Ave where he selected a black suit which I think we shall like but aren't civilized clothes a nuisance At last John Jacob Astor and Madeleine Force were married this morning at his villa in Newport R.I. then stared off upon his yacht the Norma for N.Y. City. His son Vincent twenty years old was his best man." "October 31st The last day of the month. Oh how the days do get away from us. .I am interested in the Rev. Richeson the Baptist minister of Cambridge who has been arrested for murdering Miss Avis Linnell a young lady of Hyannis. She died sadly for poison Cyanide of Potassium and it really looks as though he was the real villain. He was engaged to a Miss Edmond's of Brookline and to have been married today I believe." Her last entry in this diary as it is so profound: "Sorry to lay aside this diary it's one more record of my life. Just a small slice poorly kept form day to day. Sometimes I think I will never try to keep another but I think I might feel lost without as I have made just a little note of our lives from day to day and in a way depend upon it for reference. As I write this I am holding sleepy Peter Cat in my lap. Some how there seems to be more to him then any cat's we've ever had. He is real and clean also affectionate and is fond of Howard. The covers of this book are the worst ever and I am way more than ashamed." The first diary measures about 3" x 5" and although the cover's front flap is accounted for it has torn off of the binding. The rest of the cover is also very torn but the pages and binding look good. The 1911 diary measures about 3 ½" x 6" and as Sarah was saying the cover is very worn and falling away from the diary itself. In fact the cover has pulled away front and back boards of the diary. The pages and binding look good though. Overall G. BIO NOTES: Mr. Jewett had quite the distinguished career and these diaries have a wealth of historical and significant contents. The following was taken from a book called "The History and Genealogy of the Jewett's of America; Volume 2.": "John Howard Jewett was born in Hadley Mass. January 19th 1843. He married in Northampton Mass. October 1st 1867 Sarah Hart Phelps who was born in Northampton January 31st 1844 daughter of Louis and Emma Hart Phelps. Mr. Jewett graduated from Hopkins Academy in Hadley in 1861. He entered the army April 26th 1861 in Co. C 10th Mass. Vol. Inft. and resigned August 1864 with the rank of Assistant Quartermaster and Ordnance Officer. He became editor and business manager of the Holyoke Mass Transcript and served in that position from 1867 to 1873 and was business manager from 1873-1896. He published the Worcester Gazette from 1896 until 1899 when he sold this paper and has since been at the head of the John H. Jewett Publishing Co. of New York. He has written popular verse over his own name and under the nom de plume of "Hannah Warner." Is the author of "The Bunny Stories" "More Bunny Stories 1900" and also numerous other juvenile tales in St. Nicholas Youth's Companion etc. Songs patriotic verse "Missing None" Civil War "Triflers All" Spanish War and other articles of note." One child Sheila Mackensie born in Worcester Mass. June 9th 1882. Sheila Jewett Bailey attended the Dalzell School in Worcester. On June 15 1905 she married William Bacon Bailey 1873-1952 son of William Leonard Bailey and Ellen Henrietta Bacon; he was a sociologist Yale University economist and later supervisor of the U.S. Census. They had one daughter Dorothy Bailey born October 26 1909. Sheila Jewett Bailey died on April 20 1923 at her home in Hartford Connecticut." ; Manuscript; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF SARAH HART PHELPS JEWETT JOHN HOWARD JEWETT HANNAH WARNER NEW YORK CITY TRIANGLE SHIRT WAIST FIRE CIVIL WAR VETERANS PUBLISHERS AUTHORS HOLYOKE MASSACHUSETTS NEW YORK HIGH SOCIETY TURN OF THE CENTURY HOLYOKE TRANSCRIPT TRANSGENDER STUDIES WOMEN'S STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES 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 AMERICANA . hardcover
18720001357MILTON CAYUGA HAMILTON ONTARIO ONT ON UPPER CANADA. Good. 1872. On offer is a super archive of nine 9 original manuscript diaries very full and descriptive of the rural life and times in and around Milton in south-central Ontario. Dated 1872 through 1883 missing 1873 1880 and 1882 the author while unidentified in fact we suggest his name is Nelson Green. There are a number of references to the Green family and some ephemeral clues that local historians genealogists and collectors of the Milton Cayuga and Hamilton Ontario area should no doubt be able to confirm his identity. The author leads the simple yet extraordinarily hard life of a church going farmer lumber and quarryman with a horse charmingly named "Timber". Nelson does a very good job mentioning the names of visitors business contacts and the births and deaths and other local events faithfully. He does not live in Milton proper but almost daily he travels there to deliver wood or ice in winter or stone or apples etc. Sometimes he'll make the trip to Hamilton or Cayuga and another number of smaller places like Six Ridges New Celedon Burlington Beach Brontey sic Harvey's Mill Flamborough. He mentions his: Uncle David Mildred Brownridge Marguerite Brownridge Mathew Dunn Allen and William Bowman David Hogg Roert Forrest J.P. Walker Sam Cook Buddyse Suter d.01.03.1883 Mary Rixon d.09.15.1877 Peter Scots Cousin Isaac Green d.12.15.1872 James Green William Forrest William Cummings d.04.21.1878 and many many more. Our author also details the commerce and economy of a rural existence: lumbering delivering wood apple orchards and the duties involved prices realized yields explained. Overall the books are G.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; MILTON FARMING RURAL LUMBERMAN QUARRYMAN STONE MASON STONE CUTTER HAMILTON CAYUGA GUELPH SIX RIDGES HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY NIAGARA ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES CANADA CANADIANA . unknown
1872000985Philadelphia PA Denmark Sweden Germany Russia. Very Good. 1872. On offer is the amazing 1872 handwritten manuscript diary of the young Alfred C. Johnson of 727 Pine Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Research suggests this is the same man that becomes Consul of the United States at Stuttgart Germany in the future and as late as 1896. Mr. Johnson is a literate observant diarist who details a very interesting life just one year out of school but he writes and shows interests of a middle aged man of going to the theatre Walnut Street is a favorite and opera lectures and speeches and he never fails to mentions both birthdays anniversaries deaths and other important events of his intimate and extended family almost compulsively as in one example of new family member 'Molly' - "Molly is one week old; Molly is two weeks old; Molly is three weeks old" and after one month Molly graduates to monthly notations and European Royalty and other well known historically important European figures for many of whom he has it seems a deep interest and it appears a peripheral relationship. He consistently relates the birthdays of heads of State and their offspring and even makes comments on the character of the individuals. In one fascinating observation he notes a person being born on a specific day in 1801 that he considered a good day and indicative of the man's character. We also deduce that he is likely a much younger sibling of quite a large family as he notes the day his sister Sarah who died at 40 would have been 46 and his brother Theodore is 2 years younger than Sarah. During the year he takes a train to Washington DC for a visit also New York City and later he crosses the Atlantic and visits Hamburg he sees the Emperor of Germany and the King of Prussia the Dutchess of Genoa etc. Denmark Stockholm and Moscow Russia among other places. At one point around Thanksgiving he writes of being glad he is away from home because he is so ashamed of a disgraced family member. At the back of the diary in the memorandum area he notes 20 separate people he needs to bring presents back to America. Here are some snippets: "January 11 - Nellie married that hateful stitch of a James Chester Norris two years ago today and will have her second child about 1st of March. April 29 - Went to see Miss Nilson in Opera of Hamlet with Miss Cary and Brignote music by Thomas. Very fine but does not compare with Mignon. May 24 - Rufus Lawrie came up for first time. Birthday of Queen Victoria born 1819 is 53. June 13 - Sailed in Steamer Hollandia for Hamburg at 2:30. Some very pleasant people on board especially Miss Hearns and some very unpleasant people. Feel a little uncomfortable tonight. Moon light. June 28 - Weather cloudy rain. Took a drive. saw a funeral . and a house covered with black with a a double string of hired mourners in long cloaks and furs. Took train at Albona a small town out of Hamburg at 9:45 pm. Arrived to Thiel at 12 night. Took boat after walking a number of blocks . and she fell on one knee too but did not hurt much. Aug 2 - Arrived in Moscow 11 am Hotel Chevrier. Miserable place. The exposition and largest room without pillows in the world. Afternoon drove for Sparrow Hill where a view of the city is had.Road terrible nearly upset. November 12 - Weather damp rain chilly. Heard of another dreadful fire in Boston this time loss estimated at $1250000. What shall become of us Nothing is sure in this world. Next spring there will be one in Philadelphia and everything we have will be lost." Further research finds his father is Lawrence Johnson b. 1801 his grandfather was Aaron Winder b. 1763. Overall VG.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; AFFAIRS OF STATE STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL EUROPE ROYALTY EUROPEAN DIPLOMACY FOREIGN AFFAIRS 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 . unknown
18720008151ONTARIO COUNTY NEW YORK. Good. 1872. On offer is a late-19th century diary that details family life. It measures 4 inches by 2 1/2 inches and is 100% complete. The writing is legible if a little hard to read. Written in 1872 by a young woman still living at home it offers rich detail about her everyday life. Although the writer is not identified we can infer that she is a young female from records of her purchases lace corset garters etc and that she is likely in her teens as she is attending school and also busy with housework. We also believe she married George A. Wheeler in 1877 as this diary accompanied Mr. Wheeler whose diary 0008083 we list separately. The diary is full of domestic details: "At home cold and stormy snowed nearly all day. I doze off work in the morning worked in my net and read a little in the forenoon helped get dinner washed the dishes worked on my knitting read some in the evening knit and finished Bayard Taylors travels in the land of the Saracen. Father went to the hill in the forenoon Father drew logs in the afternoon" Mar 15. "Very warm and pleasant I broke out in the scarlet rash and remained at home Minnie called in the evening and did not do much all day. Not feeling very well I wrote a letter to Minnie and practiced my music lessons posted some pieces in my scrapbook and have 161 . Mrs. Cochrane called in the afternoon" May 6. "did housework all the forenoon in the afternoon went and did housework and went down in the woods very pleasant and got a few chestnuts and some very pretty leaves they were red and yellow in the evening I read and played" Oct 11. On the back cover she notes the titles of books that she had read during the year including Little Women. This diary makes for an interesting look at 19th century life pioneer life and from a women's studies perspective it is a fascinating glimpse into this young woman's life.; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall . unknown
18730008169NEW YORK NY. Fair. 1873. On offer is a pair of personal diaries written in the 2nd half of the 19th century in the heart of New York City. The first volume measures 4 inches by 2.5 inches and has 48 undated pages. Each page has 3-4 entries and the pages are 100% complete. The cover is intact as are all the pages. The handwriting is in pencil and some pages are seriously faded. The second volume measures 4.75 inches by 3 inches. The cover binding and pages are in good condition. There are 60 pages and they are 100% complete. The handwriting is in pencil and fairly legible. The author is Lewis Lawrence. The first journal contains entries from 1873 through 1876. The entries take the form of 1-2 line notes with a year jotted at the end of many. Many take the form of letters sent and received: "Sent letter to Mrs. C on 12th Nov 1873"; "353 East 82nd St. Miss Harrison Sent Alcroft & Co Best glove makers in the world"; "10 o' clock Brought the services of Sunday to a close"; "Steamship the Queen arrived at Queenstown Mar 2nd 1876." He also keeps a partial record of his daily expenditures. The 2nd volume is a dated diary for the year 1877. Again many of the entries are brief detailing church meetings he attends letters sent and received and news he has received: "Mrs. L. Received a letter from Uncle H. Wilson & Victoria Connors Township of Reach now part of Durham Region Ontario Ontario Canada" Apr 7 1877; "Best time on record. Steamship Germanic crosses the Atlantic in 7 days 11 hours 37 minutes" Apr 13 1877; "Railroad strike in Baltimore Ohio and Plattsburg ." July 21 1877; ". Wreck of U.S. steamer Huron. Over 100 lives lost" Nov 24 1877. This was the USS Huron a naval gun boat lost off North Carolina. Context suggests he attended the Methodist Church on 61st Street: ". Reception in Parsonage 61st St. MEC . rented Pew No. 41 in 61st St. Church Price $36.00 commencing Nov 1" Oct 22 1877. This diary also contains a partial record of expenses for the years as well as an address list. For a historian they offer a glimpse into the world of one individual living in Manhattan in the later part of the 19th century. His lists of expenditures help build a picture of the cost of living at that time and a genealogist would appreciate the list of names and addresses that he includes of people with whom he is acquainted.; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; 19TH CENTURY; 1870s; GILDED AGE; UNITED STATES; NEW YORK; LEWIS LAWRENCE; 61ST ST METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH; MANHATTAN; BRONX; USS HURON; SS GERMANIC; PRICES IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY; COST OF LIVING IN THE 1870s; NEW YORK GENEALOGY; 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
18730002196ABOARD THE HMS ARGUS. Good. 1873. On offer is an original significant 1873 through 1879 manuscript diary and scrapbook memoir of one 'Blue Jacket's' service in the Royal Navy. Handwritten by Thomas Pilcher Pritchard's 1851-1932 who retrospectively begins detailing his early naval career under Earl De Gray and Ripon in 1867 Lord Hardinge in 1869 the cutter Raglan in 1872 until March 1873 when Pritchard joins the HMS Argus. Pritchard's 120 page narrative together with pasted in photograph newspaper cuttings tipped in over manuscript and colour prints of flags describes an enviable career for those salty 'tars' that seek to see the world: Madeira St. Vincent Cape Coast West Africa he transfers from the Argus to HMS Dromedary for a spell and then back Lagos Ascension Bermuda Halifax Nova Scotia Barbados Demerara South American ports Newport and Providence Rhode Island and back to the West Indies including Barbados and Jamaica Havana Nassau Tobago and Bermuda the St. Lawrence River and Quebec in Canada finally returning to Portsmouth in 1877. Jack Aubrey and Horatio Hornblower's crews have nothing over Pritchard! The journal continues to 1879 when he is on half pay and working in dockyards. Great descriptions abound on the places visited shipboard crew and local shore life HMS Argus' involvement in a number of conflicts. Here are some snippets: "13 June 1873: 'joined the boats of H.M. ships Barracoutta Druid Sea Gull Decoy and others and went ashore up the river and anchored off the town of Elmina close to the houses and in sight of some thousands of natives who were all armed and waiting for us to begin. At 12 at noon the first shot was fired and we kept up continually firing shells and rockets for about and hour by this time the town was in flames and the cries of the women and children mixed with that of pigs goats sheep dogs &c was almost defening in the midst of this confusion we landed and drove every one who had stopped out of the town shot some made several prisoners and came on board in the evening tired out the heat in the day was something awfull. The Town burnt for about a week over two hundred bodies were buried in a large hole and there must have been several hundred wounded. Loss to the English one marine of H.M.S. Barracoutta.' There is an extended nine page description of engagements and casualties in the Third Anglo-Ashanti War: 29 April 1876 'Saturday arrived at Barbados . Landed the troops there has been an insurrection here the rebels have burnt and destroyed a lot of property mostly sugar plantations and killing the cattle several lives lost and lots of prisoners' 'Saturday May 6th 1876. HMS Argus arrived at the island of Tobago . there is a row on here the same as Barbadoes the rebels threatening the town of Scarborough. Sunday May 6th took on board the Governor and others and steamed full speed to another part of the islands arrived in the full noon rig of the day blew working rig white capcovers. Monday our boats brought off several prisoners one woman charged with murder . Tuesday 9th took on board nine prisoners taken on shore and landed twenty armed men eight blue jackets and the gunners mate and ten marines and a sergeant in charge of our first lieutenant and left them on shore .' Pritchard does a yeoman job as a diarist adding much depth describing his social life his strong religious convictions church going at Wesleyan chapels and of no surprise as a naval rating he frequently 'got drunk' as he openly noted had fights and mayhaps the odd time he wakes up in a cell. He took himself in hand by joining temperance organisations in 'Bermuda . Dec19th 1874 . joined Providence Lodge No.3 of the Independent Order of Good Templars Bermuda'. Other lodges were joined at other ports of call and back in England. He meets many ladies with special mention of Miss Constance Miles of Halifax Nova Scotia with whom he develops a close relationship and corresponds regularly. The pages proper have some marking and light soiling text block loosened and detached from covers and some frayed on the right hand margins. The 8 x 6 inch cloth-backed board is worn. Overall Fair. BIO NOTES: Thomas Pilcher Pritchard was born in Swanage Dorset in 1851 the son of a seaman and sailmaker Charles Pilcher Pritchard b.1823 and wife Hannah the portrait photo from the journal is I believe of his father Charles. His early life was spent in the navy the most significant years of which 1873-1877 are covered in the journal. Upon his return from active service Pritchard in 1880 married Alice Crossman Rogers b.1857 in Portsea the daughter of William Fuller Rogers a butcher and Jane Crossman. They settled in Portsmouth and had 8 children 6 of whom survived into adulthood their details are recorded in the rear of the journal. Thomas died in Portsmouth in 1932 at the age of 81 and his wife Alice in 1937 at the age of 79. HISTORICAL NOTES: HMS Argus was a wooden-hulled paddle sloop launched in 1849 and broken up in 1881. She took part in engagements on the Pekin and Taku forts 1858 - 1860 and was a transport during the Abyssinian Expedition in 1866. She played an important role throughout the Third Anglo-Ashanti War 1873-1874 as witnessed by Pritchard.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF THOMAS PILCHER PRITCHARD HMS ARGUS BLUE JACKET INFANTRY RN BRITISH ROYAL NAVY NAVAL NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS ENGLAND BRITAIN MARINER SEAMAN TARS NAUTICAL MARINE HMS DROMEDARY THIRD ANGLO-ASHANTI WAR PEKIN TAKU TRAVEL SAILORS HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPELBIOGRAPHY BIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY PERSONAL NARRATIVES . hardcover
18730001014WOODSTOCK HARTLAND VERMONT VT. Good. 1873. Leather Spine Tips. On offer is an original handwritten manuscript diary authored by a hardworking Woodstock Vermont area man. Densely written and jam packed from May 1st 1873 through November 21st 1877 the writer details his work travels daily life friends and local events including births and deaths and his visits with associates. Besides working incredibly hard on his own spread farming ranching lumbering and other commerce buying and selling and he labors for others as well and mentions the names of all visitors and visits. A casual reading of this filled several hundred page blank book style diary will find a treasure trove of genealogy and history of the local area and we believe a closer reading by a local historian or collector will almost certainly provide the author's name. Names mentioned include: Orlando Richmond Henry Hutch Addams Hathaway John Orcott Edwin Ainsworth George Richmond Mr. Russell Thornton Weed Mr. Ward Mrs. Flint Willie Clemmons Wm. Strong Joseph Richmond Frank Metcalf Haskell Haddock Daniel Spaulding Smith Mabell Mrs. Chiles. Mr. Biglow. There are also a number of trips to Quebec butchering cows taking hides to Standish and much much more. The quarter leather book is rubbed and faded but otherwise tightly bound and the interiors are very good. The spine features gilt stamping of the word 'Record'. Small 8vo 5.5 x 7.5" VG.; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; VERMONT RANCHING ABATTOIR LUMBER LUMBERING HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES HAND WRITTEN JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY CANADIANA TRAVEL GERMANY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT . hardcover
18730001151ST. ALBANS VERMONT VT. Good. 1873. On offer is an original manuscript diary dated March 27th 1873 - May 1st 1874 handwritten by an unidentified St. Albans Vermont man born June 8th. We estimate he is in his mid to late fifties and somewhat successful. While not naming himself he does a super job of naming all his contacts and friends on all his visits and business dealings. Some of these include: Rev. S. Gilberts Laura Hutchens Laban Foster Dea Abell Martha and Jane Abell Carloss Roberts Flavila Silas J.P. Robinsons Byron possibly the son Ady possibly the wife Freeman Cashatau Stufflebeen Mary Hurlbert Rev. A.L. Armes Smith Clark Peter Brainard Cinthia Fleric Mrs. Holyoke Ambrose Robinson plus many many more. Our writer also details the hard life of rural life whether it be work illness or births and deaths of which there are many. Here are some places and events mentioned: 120 waggons begin to move today; this long time frogs singing plenty this night; sent a letter to stop the Baptist weekly paper; can see the north sides of the hills in the mountains of Montgomery Highgate complains of creeping old age Barnum's show in St. Albans Swanton Falls neighbors moving out west . This journal style diary was a premium leather book and is overall G.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; VERMONT ST. ALBANS HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA ARCHIVE NEW YORK DIARY DIARIES NEW YORK ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT BINGHAMTON UPSTATE NEW YORK CATSKILLS 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
1873000910NEW BEDFORD MASSACHUSETTS MASS MA. Good. 1873. On offer is a super original handwritten 1873 diary owned by A.C. Bessey who lists her address as "__ 3rd Street New Bedford Massachusetts who writes a great reference for historians or collectors having interest in New Bedford. Here are some snippets: "Weather cloudy. Am feeling usually well this a.m. Mr. Potten's horse and sleigh were stolen from the door while calling here .Commenced taking Turkish Baths in morning. Went to Golden Gate Lodge in the evening .Had a severe attack of neuralgia in the night she ends up being confined to her bed for about two weeks and in fact she's quite sick through-out the year .Mothers tomb stone was set .Nine weeks this day since I came from Worcester. Can only as yet walk a little around the land. A cold ordinary day .Had chills and fever. Went to bed at noon did not set up anymore till next day .Could not sit up. Georgie and children about dark. Twelve years ago this day my dear mother died .A little better but not steady enough to go down stairs. 18 years ago this day I was married to Mr. Bessey ." Throughout the 165 plus entries she mentions many names: Richie Potten Pelton Bourn Nelson Hammond Pratt Dr. Bates Deacon Morgan Deacon Pomeroy M. Ripley Calkins and more. G.; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; 19TH CENTURY AMERICANA WOMEN STUDIES RURAL LIFE FARMING GENEALOGY PIONEER 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 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 . unknown
1873000097Somerset Fall River Massachusets. Good. 1873. On offer is the original handwritten diary of J. B. Slade of Somerset Fall River MA. The diary is dated 1871 but Mr. Slade has used this as 1873 making changes as he goes along. At first we thought the gentleman was a farmer given the numerous tasks of a rural nature but that's the pioneer life and Mr. Slade was very active growing hauling planting and picking. However as you will read from the snippets to follow that Mr. Slade was also a Judge and or a Justice of the Peace and an attorney too: ".attended church in the morning at the Baptist afternoon at the Methodist" "Walter went to the Village . errands." give an insight into the daily life of a Victorian Farmer. "Complaint Commonwealth vs C. Perry." ".very cold and at the nite 70 below." "Tried the case of Commonwealth vs. Perry at the town clerk's office." "Write deed for William Davis." "At night Mr. Furned called on business relative to the Methodist Society." "Mr. Bean & Sampson called on business being State constables." "Tried the case of Commonwealth vs. Burns for unlawfully keeping intoxicating liquers for sale!" "This was the day set aside for the execution of _____ for the murder of Putnam in New London and also another in Boston. per crime of murder." "Evening wrote contract for John B. Bowers and William Miller." "Mrs. W.L. Slade injured by the unhanging of the laundry." "A gentleman from Abbington called for multiple writs." The book is also filled with many many names of friends contacts business associates and religious persons of the area that should provide historians and genealogists with a great deal of work. The back of the book has an accounting of yearly expenditures. Research shows the Slade family were very early settlers of Fall River and big land and farming owners. A Slade's Ferry Bridge long gone from the north end of the city was named for them. The diary has had May 23rd to June 10th torn out and the flap with the 'tongue' is torn away but present and otherwise in good condition.; Manuscript; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS SLAE 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 Massachusetts Genealogy Justice DiaryTrials Legal Jurisprudence Attorney Courtroom . unknown
18730001754BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND to MORPETH ONTARIO RIDGETOWN. Good. 1873. On offer is a super 1873 through 1877 manuscript relic of one man's emigration from Birmingham England to find a new life in Ontario Canada in the town of Morpeth. The handwritten diary claims ownership by "John Somerville Uxbridge Ontario" on the fep but it appears that the original writer was his father who lived in Morpeth Ontario from 1873 to 1877 when diary is written on the north shore of Lake Erie near what is today called Chatham-Kent. We believe John Somerville added his name after he received it from his father. The diary is unique providing many intimate details on the Somerville's travel and life and financials. Immigrating in 1873 Mr. Somerville details his travel on the SS Prussian to his new homeland then uses the diary to note his financial accounts and a most importantly his narrative on his new life until 1877. Mr. Somerville and his wife lived on the farm of a Mr. Richardson in Morpeth and later on the farm of John Armstrong also from Morpeth Ontario. The town of Ridgetown just north of Morpeth is frequently mentioned. In all 54 pages provide a unique look at look for local historians and researchers at this English man's transition from Great Britain to rural Ontario. Interestingly Mr. Somerville used the inner front cover to preserve some stamps which he probably received on the letters from his homeland England. While the book is not in great shape it is very legible. ; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF IMMIGRATION ENGLAND TO CANADA SS PRUSSIAN 19TH CENTURY MORPETH ONTARIO CANADA UXBRIDGE JOHN SOMERVILLE CANADIANA SOUTHERN ONTARIO RURAL ONTARIO LAKE ERIE RIDGETOWN CHATHAM-KENT CANADIANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS PHOTO ALBUM PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS HANDSCHRIFT HANDGESCHRIEBEN MANUSKRIPT 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
1873000407Sherburne New York. Good. 1873. Cloth. What a sad sad diary. When reading some of these wonderful manuscripts one comes to realize over and over again how tough times were back then. The year is 1873 and the person writing this journal was in a great time of sorrow in their life. Yet through it all they kept their eyes on God. Likely it's a woman writing but couldn't find a name anywhere nor could we assess with out doubt the local but she talks of going to Sherburne and Norwich quite often. The diary is full give or take a handful of days of handwritten entries mostly about deaths anniversaries of deaths religious meeting and the deep desire for expressed by our author to come closer to God while in her depths of despair. The last entry for the year says "January 31st 1873. Our S.S. Anniversary took place this evening. We had a very pleasant time. Many have been the trials of the last year and yet more numerous have been the blessings. Help me to be thankful for all of the goodness of Got to me." Then on the opposite page you'll find the simple yet powerful word written "Amen". To really give you an idea of what life was like for our author I've quoted a few excerpts from her diary as follows; "One year today Orville went from here. Now Eva. My best is O' Lord give me Grace to sustain me and help me to live for thee A day of sadness and trials .My heart is very sad 3 months to the day that dear Orville died .A wet morning. Went to Norwich and attended the cornerstone laying of the new church. Had a very interesting time .The anniversary of my mother's death. A day of sadness Aunt my Marion was buried today. How rapid our dear friends are passing away .How much I miss my dear Aunt. I am trying to perform every duty. Thank God for all his mercies to he.Visited the grave of my dear brother .20 years today since my dear grandfather passed from earth. Have had some very solemn reflections. How gracious he had been to me. Lewis Lawrence was buried today .Mr. Colzells daughter was buried today. A day of disappointment .Mrs. Powers was buried today. Oh for more grace in my heart .One year ago today we followed dear Orville to the house appointed for all flesh .A day of deep anxiety and trials. Was disappointed in not attending prayer meeting. Oh Lord sieve thy work in my heart .Attended the funeral of Deacon Wood. How blessed it is to die in the service of Christ ." She also mentions many many names some of which are; Northup Herrington Allen Elder Jones Carpenter Brooks Elwood Reynolds Harris Haywood Jewetts Comstock Brown Williams Collins Gallespie Jennings Sarah Knowels Pease Eastman and more. The diary is a black pocket diary measuring about 3 ¼" x 5" and does have a small worn worm hole on the back cover but other then that it is in great shape. ; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; Women's Studies gender Studies Pre Suffrage Religion Genealogy 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 . hardcover
18730009011BOSTON MA DAMARISCOTTA NEWCASTLE BRUNSWICK MAINE. Good with no dust jacket. 1873. On offer are six 6 original handwritten diaries belonging to Edwin Flye Stetson and Mary Chapman Stetson both of Maine. Edwin Flye Stetson 1853-1924 was born in Damariscotta Maine to Abner Stetson a shipbuilder and Betsey Riggs Stetson. He was educated at preparatory schools and graduated from Lincoln Academy before entering Bowdoin College in 1874. He attended Bowdoin for his freshman and sophomore years before transferring to Harvard Medical School in the fall of 1876. In 1883 Edwin married Mary Chapman 1856-1944 of Newcastle Maine. They would have four children together: Helen 1884 Rufus Edwin 1886 Grace Lunt 1891 and Mary Elvira 1894. Edwin Flye Stetson's diaries cover 1873 1874 1875 and 1877. In 1873 Stetson is a student at we presume Lincoln Academy in Newcastle Maine. In 1874 he completes his secondary education and even comments forlornly on the end of his time as a school boy on July 1 1874: Sitting out the last time I will ever sit here as a schooler most likely good bye old house school days where are all over here. He begins his education at Bowdoin in the fall of 1874 after a false start getting left behind on his first attempt to go to Brunswick ME on September 23 he finally arrives at his dorm on the 25th. He writes of his time at Bowdoin from Sept-Dec 1874 and throughout his 1875 diary. By 1877 Stetson is living in Boston and attending Harvard Medical School. Mary Chapman's later Stetson diaries cover 1880 and 1882. She would marry Edwin in 1883. In 1873 Edwin is a 20-year old student we believe at Lincoln Academy. Some excerpts follow: February 12th Cut wood a little while today. Go over to the hall in the afternoon and helped fix it up a little for the great ball Friday night. Everite has gone to Augusta and I have got to stop in the store tonight. In June he takes a trip to St. Johns on a ship and spends a few months camping and relaxing for the summer. June 23rd and 24th Start for St. Johns this morning. I am tired of riding. Wish I was there .Arrive in St. Johns 7 oclock this morning. Go up to the Victoria Hotel to breakfast. Stay in the ship all day with Wilder. Like it. Think I shall run across to L. With them. Go up where the folks are tonight. Turn in at 10 oclock happy. July 2nd Father called me at 4 oclock this morning. Devil of a hurry as usual. Boat starts from B. At 6 oclock. Arrive in Rockland at 12 m. Get home 3 oclock.Have a gay time. I tell ye fine bedfellow. He returns to school in September 1873: Finish sawing pine wood this forenoon. Get some in. Sent ma the note tonight. Dance in the hall. Dont go. Sobered down quite an old man now. Things that I once loved I now hate and things that I once hated I now love. Whiskey &c. . 1873 is written almost entirely in pencil and there has been some serious smudging on some days entries. This is not too common but for the couple days smudged over they cannot be comprehended fully. 1874 is much the same as the previous diary recordings of his day-to-day tasks and life experiences often dealing with girls drinking school and friends. He begins school at Bowdoin College in Brunswick Maine in the fall of 1874: February 12th Our annual ball tonight. The best time I ever had. Home at 5 oclock. We go over and sit and smoke with Jones until ½ after 6. Home do my work and turn in. September 26. Got my books today and fooled around a little. Went down to Dunnings to tea tonight but dont like much . October 15. School adjourned this PM on account of the fair. Eve and I went over. Joined the Society tonight. Heard from Mother today became a member of the Zeta Psi Society tonight 2am . November 18. A new member in the freshman class. Purrington entered today or rather came today got his ticket last year. Class meeting again for election of officials as split before. In 1875 Stetson is completing his freshman year and beginning his sophomore year at Bowdoin College in Brunswick Maine: January 9th Started for school today in a snow storm. Got here all night but am everlastingly lonesome homesick for anything you please. January 12th I have studied like the very-D. Today and taken a dead for it. If it wasnt for the corks of the thing Id pack my books send them home and strike for parts unknown to man or east. Im fairly discouraged. If I had a drop of the old creature I believe Id indulge a little. In college Edwin is sometimes struggling homesick lonely and dead broke. He writes once that one Cant say that I have had a very good time outside of home In the summer his parents and his brother Abner visit him. This doesnt help too much though. July 27th & 28th Ab came down this afternoon but wouldnt stay. He has been at home now over a week and I am unable to read him. I fear he has changed mightily or else he is acting it . Picnic today. Dont care much about it but must go. Wish I hadnt gone. Never had a much poorer time. Wish I had gone when I had a good mind to Oh! Dear! Things are not just as I would have them but when will they ever be different Edwins last diary is in 1877 written in Boston Massachusetts where he is attending Harvard Medical School. He is doing better at Harvard obviously studying very hard but seeming to enjoy the struggle. January 21 1877. In the last 84 hours I have slept 6 tried to sleep today but could not. March 1 Worked in the lab until 11. After lecture in anatomy went down to the store and got my collars came home and studied on anatomy until supper time. Down to dissecting room this eve then Rob & I went down to Millers. He attends classes on Chemistry Physiology Anatomy and others. He is incredibly studious during this time: Studied till 11 - a very pleasant day - down to Chemistry - studied till after 2. The entries thin out a bit by the end of the year probably due to end of year exams. There is one entry from another time that Edwin has added in about his fathers death: November 4th 1878. Monday. Father died at 1.45 P. M. Today. I arrived on the 4 P. M. Train. Marys diaries begin in 1880. She spends much of the year in school and in the summer takes a trip out to Iselboro Maine: February 17th Pleasant. School all day. Got real tired and am fairly sick this eve. I stretched out on the sofa and was thankful that Uncle Billie did not come. Mamma is not very well either. But we are very happy at being all together in our bright little home. Saw Addie. April 28th Pleasant and warm. We began school at 8 this morning and let out at ten as to attend Mr. Frenchs funeral. The remains were placed in the Hall. He looked very natural. The Masons buried him. They looked very nice and there were a great many. Papa was among them. Luda came home to dinner with me. Went to school this P. M. Mr. Thurlow tried experiments. Went over town got my dress. Had quite a time. Mary was extremely ill during the middle of the year. She explains her illness which lead to a gap in her diary entries. By the time she begins writing again she is back to her old self: May 2nd 1880. Something did happen. I was taken sick that very eve that the last page was written and have had a long drag of six weeks been very sick with fever and been badly poisoned and salirated by Dr. Rob. No one knows what I have suffered but myself. I will pass over the next six weeks in silence since I only lay in bed. Everybody was as good as possible. July 31st Seaside House. Quite pleasant. Got up early. Had to hurry to get to the boat at 8. All came to Isleboro where we were to stop a week. We enjoyed the sail down the river. This is a pretty place about thirty regular boarders. A very good hotel cottages and tents look pretty. We spent the P. M. Tramping up on the hill. Sat on the beach this eve with Joe and Nellie. I think we will have a pleasant time here. November 1st Pleasant. Examination at school. I got very indignant at Mr. Kelley for adjourning school to go to Waterville to vote and refused to close the school for him. I could not help it. He went off in such a mean way. I am sorry tho that I did not accommodate him but I was as right as he was. November 3rd Pleasant. I opened school at half past nine and when Mr. Kelley came we had a strong discussion. I was provoked and so was he. I wish I had not meddled with him at all since he is little he cannot take an explanation or talk without arguing. Home this eve. The Republicans have got their 329. Garfield. I am sorry for the country. Marys 1882 diary is similar. She continues with her studies is very active in church and school politics and seems to be a generally pleasant young woman. Though this is the oldest diary in the archive it does not yet mention her meeting Edwin and it is uncertain when and how they would meet. Marys diaries are considerably smaller than Edwins and her handwriting can be occasionally quite small and cramped but this does not inhibit comprehension too often. These diaries would be an exceptional addition to the collection of anyone interested in Maine's history 19th century medical education 19th century Bowdoin College or Harvard or the experiences of men and women prior to settling down to form a family. Edwins 1873 diary is about 3/4 full of entries but the 1874 1875 and 1877 diaries are completely full of handwritten entries of a mostly easily comprehensible and clear script. For Marys diaries the 1880 diary has entries everyday until May 3rd and then there are blank pages until early June. After June 7th Mary is faithful to the diary and there are full entries until the end of the year. Mary's 1882 diary has steady entries up to February 20th then blank until May 4th and then after that she keeps her diary intermittently filling about 50% of the pages for the rest of the year. Most of the diaries have other papers and ephemera either stuck in between pages or in the little pouches in the front and back of the diary. These are mostly receipts for medical supplies and medicines as well as some short letters. Diaries range in size from 4x3 inches to 7.5x3.5 inches. They are overall in Good condition with some more age-worn than others. Pages and covers all appear to be intact some loosening of spines but no significant separation. Overall Fair to Good. ; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF EDWIN AND MARY STETSON FAMILY DOCTOR DAMARISCOTTA NEWCASTLE BRUNSWICK MAINE LINCOLN ACADEMY BOWDOIN COLLEGE HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS SINGLE YOUTH IN MAINE 19TH CENTURY MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS POISONING AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL AMERICANA ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL; Signed by Author . unknown
18740008074New Hampshire. Good. 1874. On offer are two unique little pocket diaries from the mid-19th century. They both are slim hardcover diaries measuring 6.5 inches by 3 inches. They both have 52 pages arranged in a week-on-two-pages layout. The first is about 10% complete and the second is about 20% complete. Both also have a number of memoranda and cash account pages with many entries. They are both in good condition. These diaries were the property of Joseph Starr Haines. Haines was born in Sacramento CA in 1852. He began his career as a teacher but later became a lawyer. After practicing law for several years he moved to Iowa where he raised cattle. He never married. Haines passed away in 1936. Casual research has not turned up any additional biographical information. Both diaries have only a few entries. The value however lies in the references to other people that he makes in his entries especially the pages of entries in the Memoranda sections. These are particularly interesting as Haines was only in his early twenties when he kept these. For example: "Went to the Boston theatre to see Davy Crockett" Jan 23 1874. This would have been the popular touring play of its time by Frank Murdoch. "Cane for Senator Patterson - 50 cents" April 17 1874. James Patterson was a powerful American politician who served in the United States Congress and the Senate representing New Hampshire. He is best known for his role in the Crédit Mobilier Scandal of 1873. He was found guilty of perjury and efforts were underway to expel him when his term expired. Haines obviously knew him well-enough to purchase a gift for him. "Spoke the Valedictory at the Commencement of Dartmouth College for 1874." June 25 1874. This is the reference that confirms the ownership of the diaries. Haines graduated from Dartmouth in 1874 and initially taught Latin and Greek in a Manchester NH high school before joining a law firm. Haines led the life of a well-educated young gentleman. He was well-acquainted with politicians and businessmen and enjoyed some of the finer aspects of life taking in theatre concerts opera and dinners. The second diary 1877 contains a number of references to stage and theatre personages: Charles Fechter Mar 12 1877 - French actor famous in Paris and London; Clara Louise Kellogg Mar 16 1877 - American-born singer; Francesca Janauschek Apr 13 1877 - Czech-born stage actress; Edwin Booth May 1 1877 - famous American stage actor. Saw the President of the United States today his cabinet and the military force of the State of Massachusetts - It was a fine spectacle. Not much enthusiasm but an immense concourse of people. June 26 1877. Much can be inferred from his memoranda entries and his cash accounts. In March 1877 alone he went out to dinners 13 times and attended 4 theatre or opera productions. This is an excellent study of the life and lifestyle of a gentleman in urban New England in the 2nd half of the 19th century. A historian or researcher would find them full of the small details that taken together paint a picture of a successful and educated man who has time to enjoy some of the cultural amenities developing in the United States. A researcher delving into the cultural life of America at that time could find a number of valuable cross-reference points in the entries. Edwin Booth was the brother of John Wilkes Booth the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln. In one of those ironic moments in history Edwin Booth had saved the life of Lincoln's son Robert only months before the assassination. Republican Rutherford B Hayes was elected president in 1876 in bitterly contested election. Some southern democrats threatened to march on Washington raising the spectre of armed conflict again. Hayes and his supporter reportedly agreed to the Compromise of 1877 wherein he was allowed to assume the presidency in return for withdrawing all remaining federal troops from the former Confederate states.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF 19TH CENTURY 1870s GILDED AGE UNITED STATES NEW ENGLAND NEW HAMPSHIRE CULTURAL LIFE MASSACHUSETTS THEATER LIFE IN 1870S AMERICA URBAN LIFE IN 1870S LAWYERS CATTLE BREEDERS JOSEPH STARR HAINES; DARTMOUTH COLLEGE; RUTHERFORD B HAYES COMPROMISE OF 1877; EDWIN BOOTH; CHARLES FECHTER; CLARA LOUISE KELLOG; FRANCESCA JANAUSCHEK IOWA SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA 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
1874000010bParis France. Good. 1874. Hardcover. Fascinating Antique Journal / Diary April-August 1874 Paris/Europe. This Journal 120 pages was written by 14 years old Edith Towle while she was in Europe -- mostly Paris but visiting around Europe. It also contains sketches and flora flowers and leaves from plants all from 130 plus years ago. She tells what they are and where they were picked. This journal written in violet and black ink is a wonderful glimpse into the past. ; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; Hand Written Personal Memoir Travel Europe Handwritten hand written autograph autographs signed letters document documents manuscript manuscripts writers writer author holograph personal Americanaantiquité 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
18740007019WEST AMESBURY MASSACHUSETTS NORTH VALLEY CALIFORNI. Fair. 1874. On offer is an outstanding journal of an adventurous voyage in the 1870s. Measuring 8.25 inches by 6.25 inches it contains 46 pages. It is about 76% complete. The handwriting is clear and legible. The spine of the hardbound book has broken and the covers are loosely attached but all pages are intact and in good condition. Albion Sanborn was a 35 year old married man living in West Amesbury MA in the later 1860s/early 1870s. He decides to leave his wife Maria and their child to go to California to seek his fortune and then return home at some unspecified time in the future. Casual research has not produced any further biographical information. He makes his way to New York City where on March 14th 1874 he boards the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's SS Henry Chauncey. The Chauncey had an interesting history. She was launched October 1864 for the Pacific Mail Steamship Company and entered the New York to Aspinwall service on November 1 1865 and remained on this route until 1869. She burned at sea on August 16 1871 off the Carolina Coast while on passage from New York to Kingston Jamaica and Aspinwall with no loss of life. The hull was rebuilt and she continued on this route until she was eventually scrapped in 1877. He writes in detail about the ships journey through the Panama Canal mentioning conditions in the various ports of call en route. Such as what it's like in such places as Kingston Jamaica Tobago Islands Panama Aspinwall Colon Panama and Punta Arenes Costa Rica among other destinations. "The island of Jamaica seems to be all mountains and pretty high ones at that. It seems quite nice. . After the vessel had been made fast a young man by the name of Robinson and myself went on shore and hired a carriage of the one-horse persuasion to give us a ride around town and and show us the sights. . By the way we feel the heat here to our hearts content. It seems like five or six fourths of July boiled down into one. . Mar 21 . I should say that the principal business of the place Aspinwall was selling rum whisky and other spirituous liquors. And gambling. In the evening there are tables along the sidewalks for the purpose of gambling. What the game is called I don't know. But one thing I noticed was that most of all who were foolish enough to risk their money in it lost it. . Mar 24 He writes about people both on board and in villages along their route. He speaks often about the Sabbath Day and he is a church-goer. There are many ladies on board and many men that look pale and sick going to seek a more healthy climate . Mar 15 The consumption of dress goods among the native women cannot be very alarming and it is a very common thing to see children without any covering at all which must save an immense amount of wear and tear. . Mar 25 When he arrives in California he describes landmarks towns and people that he encounters. He writes briefly about the mines and prospectors. The boom years of the California Gold Rush had passed but growth in the state continued to be strong. Sanborn disembarked in San Francisco on April 25th. After several days he leaves for North Valley CA. Without any reference to how he found work his entry for May 4th states: Went to shop and worked some in the forenoon. . May 4 The remaining entries mostly concern his working in 'the shop' and include references to people he meets and gets to know as well as social activities. He refers several times to letters he receives from his wife Maria. His journal ends simply on June 14 with an entry about attending church. Following the journal section there is a 6 page section entitled Quotations. In it he has copied a number of passages from various sources that obviously had meaning for him. This is an excellent first-hand account of a journey that had been taken by tens of thousands of Americans who went west to seek their fortune. In its own way it too is a goldmine - of direct observations impressions and reflections of someone who was there to record his part of the experience. Historians would find this a solid piece of primary-source information as would geographers. For social historians this is an excellent window into one of the most dynamic population movements in 19th century America.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF ALBION SANBORN; PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY; SS HENRY CHAUNCEY; CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH; SAN FRANCISCO; ASPINWALL; PANAMA CANAL NORTH FIELD CA WESTBURY MASSACHUSETTS MARIA SANBORN GOLD MINING PANNING FOR GOLD 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
1874000691Cooperstown Otsego County New York. Good. 1874. Leatherette. On offer is a treasure trove of Cooperstown Otsego County New York history and genealogy. The author Hattie Jeannie Barnes writes in four 4 handwritten manuscript diaries of life usually hardscrap always hard working in early central New York State. The years covered are 1874 1875 1876 & 1887. It should be noted that it is assumed to be 1875 though not positive as the first week or so of January is missing along with the census dates etc portion missing. However research with dated calendars and the flow of writing lead us to believe with certainty of the date. Overall condition is good.; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; Personal Memoir Handwritten hand written autograph autographs signed letters document documents manuscript manuscripts writers writer author holograph personal Americana Women's Studies feminism Sociology Suffrage Sufferage New York State Ostego Otego Cooperstown Baseball Genealogy Pioneer Farm Rural . hardcover