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Rifle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Armaments, Rifle			c 1840	Rifle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13604 Type: Object, Armaments, Rifle Date: c 1840 Description: Marked William Read Boston. Ramrod intact. Lock by Read & Son probably a replacement, it does not match drum. Full stock. Brass buttplate, iron furniture. Ignition: caplock Wood: walnut fullstock Caliber: 12 gage Donor info - property of John Somes son of Abraham Somes.
Musket Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Armaments, Musket			c 1844	Musket Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13475 Type: Object, Armaments, Musket Date: c 1844 Description: U.S. Model 1842 Musket..69 Caliber. Charge: 70gr ffg, paper cartridge.Marked, “Harper’s Ferry 1844 (may be 1849)”. Percussion. Smooth bore. Metal ramrod under barrel. Stud for affixing bayonet under muzzle. Visitor info - Springfield Service Rifle, made in Harper’s Ferry. Standard infantry arm. Designed as smoothbores, many were later rifled. Many saw use in early months of Civil War. This piece may be a Mexican War piece, or may be a relic from Bloodless Aroostook War. [show more]
Gradual lessons in grammar; Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Grammar	Tower, David B.	1846	Gradual lessons in grammar; Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12904 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Grammar Creator: Tower, David B. Publisher: Crosby, Nichols and Company Date: 1846 Description: or, guide to the construction of the English language, by the analysis and composition of sentences.
The Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D.D. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Hymn Books Other, Music & songs	Watts, Isaac	1847.	The Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D.D. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12703 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Hymn Books Other, Music & songs Creator: Watts, Isaac Publisher: Crocker and Brewster Date: 1847. Description: "To Which are Added Select Hymns From Other Authors; and Directions for Musical Expression by Samuel Worcester, D.D. New Edition" Contains title and subject indexes. Collection of text of psalms and hymns without musical notation.
The China Aster or Youth's Book of Varieties, Vol. III Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Moral & ethical aspects		1846	The China Aster or Youth's Book of Varieties, Vol. III Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12673 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Moral & ethical aspects Publisher: S.H. Colesworthy Date: 1846 Description: Collection of writings with moral lessons on various topics. Inscribed inside front cover: "Nancy C.J. Fuller, from her [?], Portland Maine, August 15, 1846? Youth literature.
The Odd Fellows Gem Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Clubs Other, Handbook		1846	The Odd Fellows Gem Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12666 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Clubs Other, Handbook Publisher: Henry A. Brown Date: 1846 Description: "Sentiments of Friendship, Love, and Truth," edited by a lady.
Church Psalmody Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Hymn Books Other, Psalms Other, Religion		1842.	Church Psalmody Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12642 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Hymn Books Other, Psalms Other, Religion Publisher: T.R. Marvin Date: 1842. Description: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, adapted to Public Worship. Selected from Dr. Watts and Other Authors. Inscribed in front: Edwin Lord.
Methodist Hymns Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Hymn Books Other, Methodist churches Other, Music & songs		1849.	Methodist Hymns Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12641 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Hymn Books Other, Methodist churches Other, Music & songs Date: 1849. Description: Includes first line and verse indices.
The Fourth Reader or, Exercises in Reading and Speaking. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Reading Other, Textbook	Town, Salem	1847	The Fourth Reader or, Exercises in Reading and Speaking. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12621 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Reading Other, Textbook Creator: Town, Salem Publisher: Phinney & Co. Date: 1847 Description: Revised Edition.
The American Common-School Reader and Speaker... Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Readers	Goldsbury, John and William Russell	1844c.	The American Common-School Reader and Speaker... Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12611 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Readers Creator: Goldsbury, John and William Russell Publisher: Tappan and Whittemore Date: 1844c. Description: Being a selection of pieces in prose and verse, with rules for reading and speaking. Pencil writing on end papers, including "When are you going to get married?" "I can't get that grammar lesson and I won't try." "Friends, my hour of trouble is nigh at hand..." "Give me the hand..." Inscribed [CG?] Salisbury, Somesville, Maine; also Roscoe G. Salisbury, Mount desert
The Gift of Pretty Stories. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Fiction	Hale, Mrs. J., ed.	1849.	The Gift of Pretty Stories. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12601 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Fiction Creator: Hale, Mrs. J., ed. Publisher: Edward Dunigan and Brother Date: 1849.
The Vocal School, or, Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Schools Other, Songs & music Other, Textbook	Day, H.W.	1841.	The Vocal School, or, Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12441 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Schools Other, Songs & music Other, Textbook Creator: Day, H.W. Publisher: Otis, Broaders & Co. Date: 1841.
Plates Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate			c. 1818-1848	Plates Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12303 Type: Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate Date: c. 1818-1848 Description: Black oriental design. Made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. Marked Jeddo. Most of this type were imported to the U.S. between 1818-1848. These three plates were used by members of the Somes family. Plates of this design were made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. They were imported into the United States between 1818 and 1848. These plates were used by members of the Somes family.
Cloth Book for 1845 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book	Other, Bookkeeping Other, Somes Woolen Mill		1845	Cloth Book for 1845 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12118 Type: Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book Subject: Other, Bookkeeping Other, Somes Woolen Mill Date: 1845 Description: Cloth Book for 1845 (written on inside cover). Accounts Receivable
Carding book for 1844 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book	Other, Bookkeeping Other, Somes Woolen Mill		1844	Carding book for 1844 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12117 Type: Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book Subject: Other, Bookkeeping Other, Somes Woolen Mill Date: 1844 Description: Carding book for 1844 Accounts receivable
Letter to Amasa Higgins Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other, Deer Isle	?, Richard H.	1849	Letter to Amasa Higgins Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12098 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other, Deer Isle Creator: ?, Richard H. Date: 1849 Description: Letter Amasa Higgins (could also be Ana Higgins) Deer Isle from Richard Warren, Gouldsboro, Deer Isle re: purchase of mill logs and shingle wood.
1842 Letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter			1842	1842 Letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11996 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Date: 1842 Description: Affectionate 2 page letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes. Describes his boarding house in Augusta, where he was serving in the legislature. Mentioned his homesickness, fear of fire and sickness among the children.
Mount Desert Bridge Company - Statement of tolls and expenses Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger	Other, Bridges		6/1/1840	Mount Desert Bridge Company - Statement of tolls and expenses Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9288 Type: Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger Subject: Other, Bridges Date: 6/1/1840 Description: Statement to John Black from William Thompson of tolls and expenses from 7/9/1839 - 1/1840.
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - Declaration of dividend Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement	Other, Bridges		1/14/1841	Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - Declaration of dividend Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9286 Type: Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement Subject: Other, Bridges Date: 1/14/1841 Description: Statement and notice of dividend from John Black to William Thompson.
Declaration of dividend Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement	Other, Bridges		1/15/1840	Declaration of dividend Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9287 Type: Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement Subject: Other, Bridges Date: 1/15/1840 Description: Statement from John Black to William Thompson and declaration of dividend.
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls, 1842 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement	Other, Bridges		1/1/1842	Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls, 1842 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9285 Type: Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement Subject: Other, Bridges Date: 1/1/1842 Description: Statement of tolls for 6 months to John Black from William Thompson.
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls and dividend notice Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement	Other, Bridges		1/22/1842	Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls and dividend notice Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9284 Type: Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement Subject: Other, Bridges Date: 1/22/1842 Description: Statement and notice of dividend to William Thompson from John Black.
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls and dividend notice Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Financial Statement	Other, Bridges		1/14/1843	Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls and dividend notice Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9283 Type: Document, Financial, Financial Statement Subject: Other, Bridges Date: 1/14/1843 Description: Statement and notice of dividend to William Thompson from John Black. Also includes notice regarding Davis Place, formerly sold to Capt. John Cousins.
Letter to John Black from William Thompson regarding the petition against the bridge tolls, 1844 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other, Bridges		1/1/1844	Letter to John Black from William Thompson regarding the petition against the bridge tolls, 1844 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9282 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other, Bridges Date: 1/1/1844 Description: Letter to John Black from William Thompson regarding the petition against the bridge tolls.
Statement and order of dividends to William Thompson from John Black Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement	Other, Bridges		1/20/1845	Statement and order of dividends to William Thompson from John Black Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9280 Type: Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement Subject: Other, Bridges Date: 1/20/1845 Description: Statement and order of dividends to William Thompson from John Black. Copy.

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