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1. C11.513 - Portrait of William Rice

   Painting

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2. Early U.S. Customs Records and History Portsmouth, New Hampshire, compiled, 1930-1932. Volume 3: Builders, Masters, Owners and Importers. - F44 .P8 N44

   Nelson, George A.

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3. Early U.S. Customs Records and History Portsmouth, New Hampshire, compiled, 1930-1932. Volume 3: Builders, Masters, Owners and Importers. - Professional Collection - Cataloging

   Nelson, George A.

   Record Type: Library

   
4. Early U.S. Customs Records and History Portsmouth, New Hampshire, compiled, 1930-1932. Volume 3: Builders, Masters, Owners and Importers. - Ready Reference Maritime

   Nelson, George A.

   Record Type: Library

   
5. MS002 B01 F01-F46 - Ships A-D

   Protests and claims, for losses to ships and cargo, from the United States, Havana, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Demerary, and other countries. Includes correspondence from captains and owners, bills, receipts, and accounts. Arranged alphabetically by ship’s name. A. Ships F1: Abeona (Brig), 1812. Receipt settling loss with Capt. Oliver Blunt. F2: Adventure (Sloop), 1804. Protest and settlement concerning its capture by a French ...

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6. MS002 B03 F01-F41 - Ships J-N

   Protests and claims, for losses to ships and cargo, from the United States, Havana, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Demerary, and other countries. Includes correspondence from captains and owners, bills, receipts, and accounts. Arranged alphabetically by ship’s name. Box 3 F1: James (Brig), 1804-1805. Settlement for two statements of loss: one for a deckload of cattle, another for cargo of molasses. George Cutts. F2: James (Sloop), 18...

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7. MS002 B05 F01-F20 - Ships W-Z, List of Insured Ships

   Protests and claims for losses to ships and cargo, from the United States, Havana, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Demerary, and other countries. Includes correspondence from captains and owners, bills, receipts, and accounts. Arranged alphabetically by ship’s name. Box 5 F1: Thomas Wilson (Ship), 1810-1820. Bilged on the Isles of Shoals. Joshua Haven. Benjamin Brierley. F2: Tom (Ship), 1806-1807. Cast ashore in Portsmouth. Peter Turner...

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8. MS042 B01 F29.02 - William Rice and John P. Moulton Writ of Attachment

   Writ of attachment involving William Rice of Portsmouth, merchant and John P. Moulton of Portsmouth, laborer. Dated January 31, 1846.

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9. MS042 B01 F29.03 - William Rice and John P. Moulton Judgement

   Judgement involving William Rice of Portsmouth, merchant and John P. Moulton of Portsmouth, laborer. Dated April 7, 1846.

   Record Type: Archive

   
10. P0007_52_01 - Arthur I. Harriman Photograph

    Hart-Rice House

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11. Rice Family - Name File: Rice Family

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12. S0143 - Portsmouth Ship List, 1804-1806

    Three lists of ship names, owners, tonnage, when registered (1804-1806), and occasionally when built (ca. 1785-1806). Documents are presumed to be customs documents although they are not so labeled. List of ships with date built and owner: Five Friends (Schooner), 1803, Christopher Amazeen Dolphin (Schooner), 1794, J. Ayers Grand Turk (Ship), 1806, Lewis Barnes Driver (Schooner), 1796, Abner Blaisdel Ferdinand (Brig), 1798, Abner Blais...

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. S0170 - Portsmouth Marine Railway Co. Records, 1833-1857. (S170).

    Record book, including articles of agreement and incorporation, rules and regulations, and minutes concerning staff, repair of track and equipment, stock issues, and sale at auction, 1857; business papers including meeting notices, reports, and document authorizing the sale of the railroad because of growth in size and number of ships and inability to keep track working; work log with dates and names of ca. 125 ships (1840-1855); and cashbook, in...

    Record Type: Archive

    
14. S0791 - Portsmouth Marine Society broadside, 1827

    Broadside concerning the flag of the Portsmouth Marine Society and the numbering system assigned to ship masters. Lists names and flag numbers of thirty-five members.

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15. S0864 - Portsmouth Lyceum Record Book

    Record Book includes an act of incorporation, signature list of members, ideas for lectures, and a schedule of lecturers and topics. The book begins with an account of the first meeting of the Lyceum at the Court House in Portsmouth on September 15, 1834 under the leadership of Charles Burroughs, Charles A. Cheever and Charles W. Cutter.

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16. S0887 - Unidentified Account Books

    Two account books kept by an unidentified Portsmouth merchant. Names in expenses include Irah Rugg (carpenter), Toby and Littlefield, Alexander Ladd, the Portsmouth Steam Factory, and the Portsmouth Steam Planing Mill. Many other local names included. Indexed - see multimedia files for pdf.

    Record Type: Archive

    
17. S0986 - New York Herald

    New York Herald, published Jan. 28, 1803, includes a short piece on the 1802 fire in Portsmouth (page 2). Lists names of people who suffered losses in the fire.

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18. S1223a - Mark Laighton account book, 1804-1813

    Account book was kept between 1804 and 1813. The handwriting changes several times, suggesting several people were keeping the records over the time period. The book is part of a three volume set presumed to be owned by Mark Laighton, a mast and block maker, who also invented the roller block. Entries include various specialized ship elements, such as spars, blocks, and tackles. Sometimes the records list ship work by the owner or captain of ...

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19. S1223b - Mark Laighton account book, 1819-1823

    Day book kept by Mark Laighton from 1819 to 1823. Laighton was a mast and block maker and invented the roller block. He owned Laighton's Wharf and Mast Yard and had a house on Bachelor's Lane (later Green Street). Entries are similar to S1223a (the earlier book kept by Laighton) and include outfitting ships, dry goods and food items, blocks and repairs made to vessels. They also include work on the Portsmouth Aqueduct system and repair to pum...

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20. S1223c - Mark Laighton account book, 1819-1828

    Account book kept by Mark Laighton from 1819 to 1828. Laighton was a mast and block maker and invented the roller block. He owned Laighton's Wharf and Mast Yard and had a house on Bachelor's Lane (later Green Street). Entries are similar to S1223a (the earlier book kept by Laighton) and include outfitting ships, dry goods and food items, blocks and repairs made to vessels. They also include work on the Portsmouth Aqueduct system and repair to...

    Record Type: Archive