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Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Rifle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Armaments, Rifle
  • c 1840
Rifle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Plates
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate
  • c. 1818-1848
Plates
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Description:
Statement and order of dividends to William Thompson from John Black. Copy.