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Catalog Number |
S1775 |
Title |
Letter from Eben A. Knowlton to Ezekiel J. Chase, 1850 |
Scope & Content |
Letter from Eben A. Knowlton in New Castle, N.H., to his cousin Ezekiel T. Chase in North Palermo, Maine. Dated July 29, 1850. Letter includes a transcription by Kinley Gregg. Describes life on "the island" of New Castle [Great Island], including work that Eben and Milly have done while staying there: lobstering, planting, haying, and blueberry picking. Also discusses family, including cousin Charles Peaslee of Pittsfield [N.H.]. Mentions the upcoming launch of three unnamed ships. |
Collection |
Single Items / Small Collections |
Object Name |
Correspondence |
Date |
July 29, 1850 |
Extent of Description |
1 item |
Language of Material |
English |
People |
Chase, Ezekiel T., 1824-1859 Knowlton, Eben A. Peaslee, Charles, 1829-1851 |
Search Terms |
Great Island Isles of Shoals New Castle (N.H.) Rye (N.H.) |
Subjects |
Agriculture Blueberries Correspondence Farm life Fishermen Fishing Fishing industry Islands Lobster industry Maine Pittsfield (N.H.) Ships Shoe industry Social life and customs - 19th century |