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A Faithful Account Of The Life, Depredations, Confession And Execution Of That Notorious And Desperate Villain John Young, The Murderer Of Mr. Richardson!, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Article detailing the trial and execution of John Young for killing Mr. Richardson. Also details Young's past criminal history.

Journey To The North Of India: Overland From England, Through Russia, Persia, And Affghaunistaun, (Vol. 2), Arthur Conolly

Books in English

Travel description of author's overland journey from England through Russia, Persia and Afghanistan

United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1834-1835, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)

History of Maine Fisheries

Records include abstracts of allowances on various vessels employed in the Bank and other cod fisheries, 1835; abstracts of goods imported and exported, including fish and salt, 1834. [From Series I of the Customhouse Records Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum.]

The Moral Causes Of The Welfare Of Nations: An Oration, Delivered 1st November, 1834, In The Chapel, Before The Society Of Graduates Of The College..., J. Adams D.D.

Rare Books

The Rev. Jasper Adams, Episcopal minister, President of the College of Charleston, and (ex-officio) Horry Professor of Moral and Political Philosophy delivered this oration on November 1, 1834 before the Society of Graduates of the College of Charleston. Noting that moral causes of the prosperity of nations had been ignored, Rev. Adams reviews and examines the effect of morality on the advancement of nations.

Journey To The North Of India: Overland From England, Through Russia, Persia, And Affghaunistaun (Vol. 1), Arthur Conolly

Books in English

The author describes his overland travel from England through Russia, Persia and Afghanistan.

Historical And Descriptive Account Of Persia, From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time : With A Detailed View Of Its Resources, Government, Population, Natural History, And The Character Of Its Inhabitants, Particularly Of The Wandering Tribes, Including A Description Of Afghanistan And Beloochistan, James Baillie Fraser

Books in English

The book includes a chapter on Afghanistan in which the author writes about he history of the country from the dethronement of Shah Shuja to the adventures of Fateh Khan. For the account of Afghanistan he used the work of Mr. Elphinstone, as well as, the facts communicated to him while in Khorasan.

Business Letter Signed By R. B. Taney, As Secretary Of The Treasury, In Which He Notifies A William B. Rochester That His Inquiry Has Been Forwarded To The War Department. 1833., Roger Brooke Taney

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Taney conveys that Rochester's letter has been "referred to the War Departament for an answer." Washington, D.C., November 21, 1833.

Excerpt Of Sketches Of Pennsylvania From The Commercial Herald, July 1833, Unknown Author

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed excerpt of an essay entitled "Sketches of Pennsylvania", originally appearing in the Commercial Herald and dated July 1833. Within, the author details the dialect and ways of life of the Pennsylvania Dutch in Lancaster County.

Ship’S Papers, Ship Antioch, 1833-1841, Witherle And Jarvis

History of Maine Fisheries

Ship’s papers for the Ship Antioch on coasting voyages from Castine, Me. to New York, N.Y. and New Orleans, La., as well as voyages from Liverpool, England. The Ship was likely one of the vessels managed by Witherle and Jarvis [formerly Hook and Witherle, 1806-1808; later known as William Witherle and Company, 1844-1855; and 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, mackerel, shad, herring, codfish and fish oil, among other cargo. [From Series III of the Witherle Collection, Penobscot …

Address On The Right Of Suffrage, Seth Luther

Pamphlets: Contemporary Assessments of the Dorr Rebellion

No abstract provided.

Committee Room, Mollard's, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

The poor are paying their share and more for the country.

Maine Patriot & State Gazette...Extra. Doctor Rose's Vindication, Daniel Rose

Maine Bicentennial

The broadsheet publication includes text of Dr. Daniel Rose's defense in response to charges of misappropriated funds in the process of constructing the Maine State Prison at Thomaston.

In February 1822, Dr. Daniel Rose, John Chandler, and William Pitt Preble were appointed by the Maine State Legislature to begin researching the construction of the new state prison. In February 1823, Dr. Rose was appointed the agent to oversee construction of the prison.

Among controversies discussed in the newspaper extra, was purchase of the 10 acre tract of land on which the prison was built from former Governor William King for …

Statement Of Draft To Fishing Vessels, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1830-1839, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)

History of Maine Fisheries

Manuscript volume for the U.S. Customhouse in Castine, Me. recording the abstract of allowances to vessels employed in the Banks and other cod fisheries, including vessel names, master’s names, tonnage, and dollar amount of allowance, 1830-1839. [From Series V of the Customhouse Records Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum.]

Account Book, Goods Sold To Fishermen, 1830-1837, Anonymous

History of Maine Fisheries

Account book of goods sold to fishermen, possibly out of Castine or Bucksport, Me. Records vessel and master names, names of individual Fishermen, and dollar amount for fishing supplies and outfits, including licenses, codfish papers, salt, herring, and various equipment. Some mention of fishing locations, including the Grand Banks.

Bounty To Fishing Vessels, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.), 1830-1840, United States Customhouse (Castine, Me.)

History of Maine Fisheries

Manuscript volume for the U.S. Customhouse in Castine, Me. recording the abstract of allowances to vessels employed in the Banks and other cod fisheries, including vessel names, master’s names, tonnage, and dollar amount of allowance, 1830-1840. [From Series V of the Customhouse Records Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum.]

Letter From Charles Carroll Of Carrollton Concerning Outstanding Debt Owed Him. 1829., Charles Carroll Iii, Of Carrollton

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a wealthy Maryland planter and the last signer of the Declaration of Independence to die. This letter, concerning an outstanding debt owed to him, was written 3 years before his death at age 95.

Ships’ Papers, Schooners Lamartine, Clio And Canova, 1829-1855, Witherle And Company

History of Maine Fisheries

Ships’ papers for the Schrs. Lamartine, Clio and Canova documenting sales of fish, primarily cod and mackerel, fish oil, and other cargo on various coasting trips, with mention of New Orleans as one port of destination. The ships were likely managed by Witherle and Company [formerly Hook and Witherle, 1806-1808; Witherle and Jarvis, 1810-1844; and William Witherle and Company, 1844-1855], a general store in Castine, Me. that supplied local fishermen and residents. [From Series VI and VII of the Witherle Collection, Penobscot Marine Museum. Note: Oversized documents necessitated scanning of some pages in two parts.]

Extension Of Suffrage, B. Hazard

Pamphlets: Contemporary Assessments of the Dorr Rebellion

No abstract provided.

Map Of The Inhabited Part Of The State Of Maine : Exhibiting The Progress Of Its Settlement Since The Year 1778, The Representative Districts Since The Year 1820, And The Population And Valuation Of Taxable Property In Each District At The Year 1820, Moses Greenleaf

Maine Bicentennial

Map of the inhabited part of the state of Maine : exhibiting the progress of its settlement since the year 1778, the Representative Districts since the year 1820, and the population and valuation of taxable property in each district at the year 1820 by Moses Greenleaf. Engraved by William Chapin, N.Y., for Greenleaf's survey of Maine 1828. Published by Shirley & Hyde, Portland, 1829. From Atlas accompanying Greenleaf's map and statistical survey of Maine "Plate VI." Also shows center of taxable property and population for 1778, 1790 and 1820 with geographical center of state, etc.

Hand-colored map of Maine following …

Map Exhibiting The Principal Original Grants & Sales Of Lands In The State Of Maine, Moses Greenleaf

Maine Bicentennial

Map exhibiting the principal original grants & sales of lands in the State of Maine by Moses Greenleaf. Engraved by W. Chapin, N.Y. for Greenleaf's survey of Maine. From Atlas accompanying Greenleaf's map and statistical survey of Maine. Plate V. Shows landowners and acreages.

Hand-colored map of Maine following statehood. Map Size: 78 x 58 cm Scale: 1:570,240. Map estimates, "the quantity of undivided land north of the Monument line" is 6,305,000 acres. Map is in fragile condition showing tears and separations along creases and folds.

The key to roman numeral references and explanations of properties deliniated on the map …

Account Book, Record Of Fish Caught, C. 1828-1844, Anonymous

History of Maine Fisheries

Records number of fish caught and amounts sold for individual crew members on the Schrs. Richmond, Ann, Louisa and Mary [B. Lorna], including haddock, cod, halibut and mackerel. Mentions harbor of Westport and destinations in the Banks, Bay of St. Lawrence and Bay of Fundy. Some mention in final entries of expenses incurred, including general supplies and maintenance.

26: 1828 May 13: R.T. Dunbar (Florence) To William Dunbar, Jr. (Natchez), R. T. Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1828 May 13: R.T. Dunbar (Florence) to William Dunbar, Jr. (Natchez)

David Cusick’S Sketches Of Ancient History Of The Six Nations (1828), David Cusick, Paul Royster (Editor & Depositor)

UNL Libraries: Faculty Publications

This very early (if not the first) account of Native American history and myth, written and published in English by an Indian, is valuable on that score alone. This online electronic edition (in pdf format) was transcribed from digital images of the 1828 edition in the Library of Congress. No attempt has been made to correct or regularize spelling and punctuation or to standardize the language of the original; some typographical errors have been corrected, and these are listed in the notes.

The history begins at the Creation, with the twin brothers Enigorio and Enigonhahetgea (the good spirit and evil …

Charles Carroll Letter Regarding Business Matters, Repairs On His Properties, And Behavior Of His Tenants. 1827., Charles Carroll Iii, Of Carrollton

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a wealthy Maryland planter and the last signer of the Declaration of Independence to die. This letter is to James F. Brice and discusses financial matters and refers to his account with Mr. Randall.

Account Book, Schooner Argo, 1827-1834, Schooner Argo

History of Maine Fisheries

Account book for the Schooner Argo, a vessel out of Vinalhaven, Me. used in the coasting trade. Records expenditures and credits for various cargo, including large quantities of cod, pollock, herring and hake.

25: 1827 November 5: R.T. Dunbar To William Dunbar, Jr. "Brother" (Natchez), R. T. Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1827 November 5: R.T. Dunbar to William Dunbar, Jr. "Brother" (Natchez)

24: 1827 November 5: R.T. Dunbar (Paris) To Mary Dunbar "Dear Sister" (Forest Near Natchez), R. T. Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1827 November 5: R.T. Dunbar (Paris) to Mary Dunbar "Dear Sister" (Forest near Natchez)

Ratified Indian Treaty 134: Belantse-Etoa Or Minitaree (Hidatsa), Henry Atkinson, Benjamin O'Fallon

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This treaty, signed on July 30, 1825, was the first major treaty between the US Government and representatives of the Hidatsa Nation. Also known as the Atkinson and O'Fallon Trade and Intercourse Treaty of 1825, this document was part of a series of friendship treaties between Henry Atkinson and Benjamin O’Fallon’s Indian Peace Commission and the Indigenous Nations beyond the Mississippi River. In this treaty, the Hidatsa acknowledged the supremacy of the United States, which successively promised them peace, friendship, and protection. The Hidatsa also admitted that they resided within the territorial limits of the United States and that it …

Ratified Indian Treaty 135: Mandan, Henry Atkinson, Benjamin O'Fallon

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This treaty, signed on July 30, 1825, was the first major treaty between the US Government and representatives of the Mandan Nation. Also known as the Atkinson and O'Fallon Trade and Intercourse Treaty of 1825, this document was part of a series of friendship treaties between Henry Atkinson and Benjamin O’Fallon’s Indian Peace Commission and the Indigenous Nations beyond the Mississippi River. In this treaty, the Mandan acknowledged the supremacy of the United States, which successively promised them peace, friendship, and protection. The Mandan also admitted that they resided within the territorial limits of the United States and that it …

Ratified Indian Treaty 133: Arikara (Ricara) - Arikara Village, July 18, 1825, Henry Atkinson, Benjamin O'Fallon

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This treaty, signed on July 18, 1825, was the first major treaty between the US Government and representatives of the Arikara Nation. Also known as the Atkinson and O'Fallon Trade and Intercourse Treaty of 1825, this document was part of a series of friendship treaties between Henry Atkinson and Benjamin O’Fallon’s Indian Peace Commission and the Indigenous Nations beyond the Mississippi River. In this treaty, the Arikara acknowledged the supremacy of the United States, which successively promised them peace, friendship, and protection. The Arikara also admitted that they resided within the territorial limits of the United States and that it …