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The Eastern Mail (Vol. 01, No. 06): September 2, 1847, Ephraim Maxham

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 01, No. 05): August 26, 1847, Ephraim Maxham

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 01, No. 04): August 19, 1847, Ephraim Maxham

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 01, No. 03): August 12, 1847, Ephraim Maxham

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 01, No. 02): August 5, 1847, Ephraim Maxham

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 01, No. 01): July 22, 1847, Ephraim Maxham

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

Ship’S Papers, Bark Sarah L. Bryant, 1847-1848, Witherle And Company

History of Maine Fisheries

Ship’s papers for the Bark Sarah L. Bryant on coasting voyages out of Castine, Me. with mention of Havana, Cuba as one possible destination. The ship was likely one of the vessels managed by William Witherle and Company [formerly Hook and Witherle, 1806-1808, and Witherle and Jarvis, 1810-1844; later known as Witherle and Company, 1855-1875], a general store in Castine, Me. that supplied local fishermen and residents. Papers include bills of lading and shipping invoices documenting shipments of salt, cod, hake, herring, and mackerel. [From Series V of the Witherle Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum. Note: Oversized documents necessitated scanning of …

Our Army At Monterey, Thomas Bangs Thorpe

Rare Books and Manuscripts

Our Army at Monterey is an account of the proceedings and events which occurred to the "Army of Occupation" under the command of Major General Taylor, from the time of leaving Matamoros to the surrender of Monterey. It includes a description of the three days' battle and the storming of Monterey, and the ceremonies attending the surrender together with the particulars of the capitulation. It is an illustrated account that contains a view of the city.

Modern School Geography, William C. Woodbridge

Osher Map Library Collection Books

Full title: Modern School Geography, on the Plan of Comparison and Classification; with an Atlas, Exhibiting, on a New Plan, the Physical and Political Characteristics of Countries, and the Comparative Size of Countries, Towns, Rivers, and Mountains.

350 pages: illustrations, maps

The Echo, December 24, 1846, Lindenwood College

The Echo (1846)

A student newspaper of Lindenwood College.

The Echo, November 27, 1846, Lindenwood College

The Echo (1846)

A student newspaper of Lindenwood College.

Journal Of Fishing Voyages, Schooner Black Hawk, 1846-1851, Anonymous

History of Maine Fisheries

Journal for the Schr. Black Hawk and at least one other vessel [name illegible]. The log records various at least one fishing voyage to the Grand Banks and what appear to be coasting trips along the Maine and greater New England coast with much reference to weather conditions, as well as some account of daily catch for individual crew members. Maine ports mentioned include Bangor, Orland, Frankfort and Castine. Other ports include Greenwich, R.I.; Baltimore, Md.; and Boston, Ma. Francis Sparks, Master, is the only captain mentioned. [Note: Oversized document necessitated scanning all pages in two parts.]

A Peep Into Toorkisthān, Rollo Gillespie Burslem

Books in English

It is a record of a few weeks snatched from a soldier's life in Afghanistan.

The Juryman’S Guide: Designed For The Citizens Of Maine, A Member Of The Bar

Maine History Documents

No abstract provided.

Portsmouth Works: At The Mouth Of The Scioto River, E. G. Squier

Indian Head Rock Project

Map of the Portsmouth, Ohio earthworks as drawn by E. G. Squier on December 31, 1845. Found in the book Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley.

27: 1845 March 7: M.F. Dunbar (Forest) To Mrs. G.T. Olmstead "Dearest Sister" (Princeton, New Jersey), M.F. Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1845 March 7: M.F. Dunbar (Forest) to Mrs. G.T. Olmstead "Dearest Sister" (Princeton, New Jersey)

"Introduction" And "Notes" To 1845 Gowans Edition Of Daniel Denton's A Brief Description Of New-York (1670), Gabriel Furman, Daniel Denton, Paul Royster (Transcriber & Depositor)

UNL Libraries: Faculty Publications

Furman’s introduction and notes to Daniel Denton’s A Brief Description of New York (1670) are less an attempt to elucidate that original work than an occasion for disquisitions on a variety of subjects; not, however, without their own charm and intrinsic interest.

Gabriel Furman (1800-1854) was a Brooklyn lawyer, justice, and state senator, as well as an antiquarian, collector, and lecturer. He published Notes, Geographical and Historical Relative to the Town of Brooklyn in 1824, and was a lifelong compiler of research, manuscripts, and documents, many of which were edited for publication after his death as Antiquities of Long Island …

Note On The Historical Results Deducible From Recent Discoveries In Afghanistan, Henry Thoby Prinsep

Books in English

The discoveries in Central Asia's regions, which were the seat of Greek domination for some hundred years after the conquest by Alexander the Great, are principally, but not entirely, numismatic, and have revealed the names of sovereigns of Greek race, and their Scythian, and Parthian successors.The book is confined to Bactro-Arian relics. List of plates includes coins and Arian inscription.

Papers, 1844-1856, William Barter

History of Maine Fisheries

Papers of Captain William Barter of Boothbay (Me.) for the Schooners Spartan, Henry R., and Challenge. Includes account book for Schr. Challenge that records bait bills for individual crew members and bay fare for vessel; account book for Schr. Henry R. that records fish sold; tax assessment; sales of cod, haddock, hake, halibut and polluck; purchases of supplies, including quantities of salt; and some personal correspondence. One mention of the Bay of Fundy, presumably in reference to fishing grounds.

Slave Trade Ledger Of William James Smith, 1844-1854, William James Smith

Local History

This ledger meticulously details the prices paid and received for scores of human beings (as slaves; only first names are recorded), as well as the expenses incurred by Smith in undertaking this business venture, such as feeding, clothing, sheltering, and nursing the people he purchased and sold. The details of the book illustrate that Smith took several "trips" between 1844 and 1854 to buy and sell slaves: detailed records of purchases and sales of "Negroes" exist for all of the years between 1844 and 1854. The listing of expenses for the year of 1844 (the most complete account) indicate that …

The Narrative Of Lieutenant Colonel L.R. Stacy, C.B., Bengal Native Infantry, Whilst In The Brahooe Camp, Inducing The Submission Of Nasseer Khan, Only Son Of The Late Meer Meerab Khan, Khan Of Khelat; And In The Subsequent Operations Of General Nott's Army In Its March To And Its Return From Kabul, Lewis Robert Stacy

Books in English

19th century history of Afghanistan and the relationship between Afghanistan and Britain.

Speech Of Mr. Stiles, Of Georgia, On The Right Of Petition, William H. Stiles

Pamphlet Collection

William Henry Stiles (1808-1865) was a United States Representative and lawyer from Georgia. In 1842, Stiles was elected as a Democratic Representative from Georgia to the 28th United States Congress and served one term from March 4, 1843, until March 3, 1845.

Record Book For The U. S. Revenue Cutter Service, 1843-1844, Mark Rand, United States. Revenue-Cutter Service

History of Maine Fisheries

Record book kept by Mark Rand, who was master of a revenue cutter boat out of Wiscasset (Me.) for the U. S. Revenue Cutter Service. Contains information on the individual vessels that Rand either boarded for inspection or spoke, including names of home ports and destinations, vessel masters, individual vessel names, and some mention of vessel activities, including shore fishing. Also includes account of weather. the back of the Book Records three separate shipping voyages from May to June [1844?], primarily for lumber, made between Boothbay Harbor, Belfast, Bangor, and other destinations, as well as weather details.

Memorials Of Affghanistan: Being State Papers, Official Documents, Dispatches, Authentic Narratives, Etc. Illustrative Of The British Expedition To And Occupation Of, Affghanistan And Scinde, Between The Years 1838 And 1842, Joachim Hayward Stocqueler

Books in English

Official documents, papers, dispatches and authentic narratives pertaining to the First Anglo-Afghan War.

Journal Of Imprisonment In Affghanistan: (Continued And Concluded), Vincent Eyre, Lieut.

Books in English

Continuation of the military operations at Kabul, which ended in the retreat and destruction of the British army, January 1842, with a journal of imprisonment in Afghanistan

The Military Operations At Cabul, Which Ended In The Retreat And Destruction Of The British Army, January 1842: With A Journal Of Imprisonment In Afghanistan, Vincent Eyre

Books in English

Anglo-Afghan War of 1842 and the British Army retreat from Afghanistan.

Ayer & Crockett Dry Goods Advertising Broadside, Edwin A. Ayer, James P. Crockett

Maine Bicentennial

Large-format broadside advertisement promoting Ayer & Crockett's Dry Goods located at 32 and 34 Main Street, Bangor, Maine, ca. 1840.

History Of The War In Affghanistan, From Its Commencement To Its Close; Including A General Sketch Of The Policy, And The Various Circumstances Which Induced The British Government To Interfere In The Affairs Of Affghanistan. From The Journal And Letters Of An Officer High In Rank, And Who Has Served Many Years In The Indian Army. Edited By Charles Nash, Esq., With An Introductory Description Of The Country, And Its Political State Previous To The War, Charles Barnes Nash

Books in English

History of the war in Affghanistan, from its commencement to its close; including a general sketch of the policy, and the various circumstances which induced the British government to interfere in the affairs of Affghanistan. From the journal and letters of an officer high in rank, and who has served many years in the Indian army. Edited by Charles Nash, esq., with an introductory description of the country, and its political state previous to the war.

Diary Of A March Through Sinde And Afghanistan, With The Troops Under The Command Of General Sir William Nott And Sermons Delivered On Various Occasions During The Campaign Of 1842, Ira N. Allen

Books in English

British relations with Afghanistan during the 19th century and an account of the First Anglo-Afghan War

Charge Of Chief Justice Durfee, Job Durfee

Pamphlets: Contemporary Assessments of the Dorr Rebellion

No abstract provided.