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The Girl’s Own Book Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Etiquette Other, Home Economics	Child, L. Maria	1834	The Girl’s Own Book Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12963 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Etiquette Other, Home Economics Creator: Child, L. Maria Publisher: Applewood Books Date: 1834 Description: Every girl should learn to be useful, improve her mind, exhibit elegant accomplishments, refined taste, and gracefulness of manner, according to this little book.
Practical and Mental Arithmetic, on a New Plan... Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book		Smith, Roswell C.	1835	Practical and Mental Arithmetic, on a New Plan... Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12795 Type: Publication, Book Creator: Smith, Roswell C. Publisher: Paine & Burgess Date: 1835 Description: "...in which mental arithmetic is combined with the use of the slate; containing a complete system for all practical purposes; being in dollars and cents, stereotype edition, revised and enlarged, with exercises for the slate, in which as added a practical system of book-keeping." Exercises cover compound numbers, fractions, and decimals.
The Doctrines and Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Episcopal churches Other, Religion		1832.	The Doctrines and Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12684 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Episcopal churches Other, Religion Publisher: B. Waugh and T. Mason Date: 1832. Description: Stamped owner's mark inside cover: "Benjamin Thom."
Practical Morality or a Guide to Men and Manners Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Etiquette Other, Moral & ethical aspects		1831	Practical Morality or a Guide to Men and Manners Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12682 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Etiquette Other, Moral & ethical aspects Publisher: J.A. Clussman Date: 1831 Description: Lord Chesterfield's advice to his son; Dr. Blair's advice to youth; Dr. Fordyce on honour as a principle; Lord Burghley's ten precepts fo his son; Dr. Franklin's way to wealth; Pope's Universal Prayer
Abstract of Infantry Tactics Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Military training		1830	Abstract of Infantry Tactics Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12665 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Military training Publisher: Hilliard Date: 1830 Description: " Including Exercises and Manoeuves of Light-Infantry and Riflemen; for the use of the militia of the United States. Published by the Department of War . . . " Includes diagrams.
Rhetorical Reader Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Reading Other, Reading Aloud	Porter, Ebenezer, D.D.	1835.	Rhetorical Reader Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12605 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Reading Other, Reading Aloud Creator: Porter, Ebenezer, D.D. Publisher: Mark H. Newman Date: 1835. Description: Instructions and exercises for reading aloud.
The History of the State of Maine from its first discovery, A. D. 1602 to The Separation, A. D. 1820, Inclusive. Vol. II Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, History Other, Maine	Williamson, William D.	1832	The History of the State of Maine from its first discovery, A. D. 1602 to The Separation, A. D. 1820, Inclusive. Vol. II Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12582 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, History Other, Maine Creator: Williamson, William D. Publisher: Cumberland Press. Original by Glazier Date: 1832 Description: Facsimile edition; only vol. II is in the collection. The contents are listed chronologically in the Contents section of the front.
Confession of Faith and Covenant adopted by the 1st Congregational Church, Mount Desert, Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Pamphlet			1834	Confession of Faith and Covenant adopted by the 1st Congregational Church, Mount Desert, Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12559 Type: Document, Pamphlet Date: 1834 Description: Small pamphlet with Confession of Faith: Christ is God, The Holy Spirit is God, Sacred Trinity, and other Articles including Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
A Collection of Hymns For the use of the Methodist Episcopal Church Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Hymn Books Other, Methodist churches Other, Music & songs		1839	A Collection of Hymns For the use of the Methodist Episcopal Church Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11458 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Hymn Books Other, Methodist churches Other, Music & songs Publisher: T. Mason and G. Lane Date: 1839 Description: "Principally from the collection of the Rev. John Wesley, A.M. Revised and Corrected."
Newsclipping: “John Allen Somes” September 8, 1836 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Obituary		1836	Newsclipping: “John Allen Somes” September 8, 1836 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-10612 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Obituary Date: 1836 Description: Newsclipping: “John Allen Somes” September 8, 1836.
Notice soliciting for building of Toll House with specifications Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Announcement	Other, Bridges Other, Buildings		8/14/1837	Notice soliciting for building of Toll House with specifications Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9292 Type: Document, Announcement Subject: Other, Bridges Other, Buildings Date: 8/14/1837 Description: Notice soliciting for building of Toll House with specifications. Signed by John Black.
Letter to Capt. W. Thompson from John Black regarding exemption of tolls on sabbath Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other, Bridges		10/3/1837	Letter to Capt. W. Thompson from John Black regarding exemption of tolls on sabbath Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9291 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other, Bridges Date: 10/3/1837 Description: Letter to Capt. W. Thompson from John Black regarding exemption of tolls on sabbath. Copy.
Letter to William Thompson of Mount Desert Bridge Corporation from John Black Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other, Bridges		1/5/1839	Letter to William Thompson of Mount Desert Bridge Corporation from John Black Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9290 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other, Bridges Date: 1/5/1839 Description: Letter to William Thompson of Mount Desert Bridge Corporation from John Black, President of the Corporation regarding dividends and notice of such to be posted in Post Office.
Letter to John Black from Joel Emery and John Somes, Jr. of Mount Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other, Bridges		1/8/1839	Letter to John Black from Joel Emery and John Somes, Jr. of Mount Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9289 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other, Bridges Date: 1/8/1839 Description: Letter to John Black from Joel Emery and John Somes, Jr. of Mount Desert requesting declaration of dividends.
Letter from Josiah Phillips to Luther A. Phillips Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter		Josiah Phillips	1830	Letter from Josiah Phillips to Luther A. Phillips Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4681 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Creator: Josiah Phillips Date: 1830 Description: Photocopy of an 1830 handwritten letter from Josiah Phillips to Luther A. Phillips of Orland, Maine. The letter tells of the death of Josiah's father and Luther's father. The letter fills one-page; a photocopy of the page showing the address has also been copied. The orginal sheet of paper was approx. 15 inches wide and 12' high. It had been folded in half and the address written on the outside. The letter itself was about 7.5" in width and 12" high. [show more]
Treasurer’s Bond - Mount Desert Bridge Company, 1836 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Pay Order, Bond	Other, Bridges		10/1/1836	Treasurer’s Bond - Mount Desert Bridge Company, 1836 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4079 Type: Object, Pay Order, Bond Subject: Other, Bridges Date: 10/1/1836 Description: Bond of $8000 - Contractors to build a bridge across Mount Desert Narows - to John Black for Mt. Desert Bridge Corporation signed by William Thompson, John M. Noyes, Edward Brewer and Joel Emery.
Sale of land by Salem Towne to Jacob Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale	Other, Land transfer		1835	Sale of land by Salem Towne to Jacob Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4025 Type: Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale Subject: Other, Land transfer Date: 1835 Description: Sale of several hundred acres in three separate parcels; however, Salem Towne reserved one half of all rock and minerals or mines on two of the lots.
Sale of Sheep island to John Soames [sic] Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale	Other, Deed Other, Sheep Island		1835	Sale of Sheep island to John Soames [sic] Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4022 Type: Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale Subject: Other, Deed Other, Sheep Island Date: 1835 Description: Deed for sale of Sheep Island to John Soames [sic] by Alexander Baring, Henry Baring (of London), John Richards of Boston, Joseph Ingersoll and William Miller of Philadelphia, "devisees" in trust for Estate of William Bingham of Philadelphia.
Deed to pew in early Pretty Marsh church Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Legal, Deed	Other, Churches Other, Pretty Marsh		1835	Deed to pew in early Pretty Marsh church Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3997 Type: Document, Legal, Deed Subject: Other, Churches Other, Pretty Marsh Date: 1835 Description: Pew for John Smith
Sale of Thompson Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale	Other, Bridges Other, Thompson Island		1835	Sale of Thompson Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3915 Type: Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale Subject: Other, Bridges Other, Thompson Island Date: 1835 Description: Document showing sale of Thompson Island, 1835, to William Thompson for $100.00 by Isaac and Emma (9?) Mayo.
Deed, C. Thompson to W. Thompson, of 100-acre farm Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Legal, Deed	Other, Farms		1833	Deed, C. Thompson to W. Thompson, of 100-acre farm Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3912 Type: Document, Legal, Deed Subject: Other, Farms Date: 1833 Description: Deed for sale from Cornelius Thompson to William Thompson, 1833, of 100-acre farm;
Deed to John Jacob and Abraham Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Legal, Deed	Other, Deed		Apr 23, 1831	Deed to John Jacob and Abraham Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3800 Type: Document, Legal, Deed Subject: Other, Deed Date: Apr 23, 1831 Description: Ephraim Higgins conveyance to John Jacob and Abraham Somes
Deed to Jeremiah Moore Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Legal, Deed	Other, Deed		Sep 9, 1830	Deed to Jeremiah Moore Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3783 Type: Document, Legal, Deed Subject: Other, Deed Date: Sep 9, 1830 Description: Deed conveyed from John Quincy Adama, Nathaniel Curtis, Alicia Boylston (signed by their lawyer) to Jeremiah Moore of land in Mt. Desert
Ledger Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger			1833	Ledger Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3626 Type: Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger Date: 1833
Tax Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record	Other, Taxes		1830	Tax Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3468 Type: Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record Subject: Other, Taxes Date: 1830 Description: Tax Records 1830 Mount Desert Listed as North Parrish by poll tax, estate tax and total

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