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1. 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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2. S1509 - Joseph Doe Account Book

   Account book belonging to Joseph Doe, dating from 1818 to 1847. Account book begins with a large section of records of accounts Joseph Doe kept with the Proprietors of Dover Turnpike beginning in 1818. The Proprietors of Dover Turnpike Road was incorporated Dec 21, 1803 and connected Dover, Somersworth and Berwick, Maine, a total distance of 4 ½ miles. Entries for this section include expenses for oxen, rum, labor by individuals, gravel, will...

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