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  1. A Memorial of John W. Foster. - Rare Pamphlet 31880

    Peabody, Andrew Preston, 1811-1893.

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    A Memorial of John W. Foster.
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  3. MS004 - South Church records, 1772-1996

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    Works Projects Administration, New Hampshire.

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  6. S0822 - Albert Henry Blanchard diary, 1845-1846

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    1834, p. 1 list of names.
  8. S1231 - Portsmouth Academy record book, 1812-1828

    Record book was kept between 1812 and 1828. The book begins on April 17, 1812 with an assessment of shares. It then details "Cash Paid" items including: For the Lot of Land & Deed 1884. For the Building 7867.31 … Paid Teachers… During the years 1812 and 1813 money was collected for assessments from 35 individuals including, Nathaniel Adams, George F. Blunt, Oliver Briard, B. Brierlet, E. D. Brown, Samuel Chauncy, Edward Cutts, Samuel Elli...

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  9. S1604 - Lewis A. Bruce Daybook, 1849-1855

    Ledger of Lewis A. Bruce (1817-1901), house, sign and ship painter with entries starting January 1, 1849 and continuing through April 1855. Along with the customer's name and the work he is doing, the ledger tracks the prices charged for the work and materials. Entries include painting carriages including wagons, carts and sleds as well as furniture including glass cases, lights, meat chests, boards, awnings, cloth and tins. He also lists gra...

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    Lewis A. Bruce Daybook, 1849-1855
  10. S1837 - Letter from Sarah Haven Foster regarding Sunday School anniversary, 1838

    Two-page letter from Sarah H[aven] Foster in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to her cousin Ellen [Eleanor Wardrobe Thacher] regarding the twentieth anniversary of the [South Parish] Sunday School. Dated July 5, 1838. Describes her family, including her parents and aunt Abby; the weather; running through the woods with her sister Mary; the landscape along the coast; the anniversary activities and refreshments; and a desire for summer travel to Saco,...

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    Letter from Sarah Haven Foster regarding Sunday School anniversary, 1838
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  12. Two Sermons Preached on the Sunday Succeeding the Interment of John W. Foster.

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