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1. MS042 B01 F21.27 - Elisha Whidden, Meschach Trundy and Robert Robinson Judgement

   Judgement involving Elisha Whidden and Meshach Trundy both of Portsmouth and traders and Robert Robinson of Rye, fisherman. Dated July 15, 1818.

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2. MS106 - Haven family papers, 1797-1845

   Material covers various aspects of the business dealings of John (1766-1845) and Nathaniel (1762-1831) Haven and John Haven's son George Wallis Haven (1808-1895). Their interests primarily included shipping, trade, and real estate in the Portsmouth area. Books 1 through 11 include correspondence and account books of the brothers John and Nathaniel Haven, who were business partners. Books 12 through 15 reflect the business interests of George W. ...

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3. MS132 V1 - Badger Neal Locke Collection - Pray & Neal Ledger, 1831-1834

   Pray & Neal Ledger, Feb 1831-1834 [bulk dates Feb 1831-Feb 1832] Ledger used by Pray and Neal, a ship chandlery, hardware and grocery store. The bulk of the dates are from February 1831 to February 1832, although some accounts appear to have been settled as late as 1834. The partnership of Pray and Neal dissolved in January of 1832 and the business was taken over by William's brother James, while William opened up a new store at 8 & 9 Merchant...

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4. S0436 - Penhallow, Akerman, Greely, Trundy, Waldron, Moses Deeds, 1667-1893

   This collection of Portsmouth area deeds (S0401-S0445) includes deeds from all the following families plus others. The majority of the deeds are from Portsmouth. Other towns included are Greenland, New Castle, Newington, Piermont, Northwood, Wakefield, Gilmanton, Durham, Goffstown and Rye, NH. Islands included are Leach's Island and Jackson's Island. Families cited include: Abbot, Adams, Akerman, Atkinson, Ayer, Banfill, Brackett, Beck, Brewster,...

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5. S0436 - Penhallow, Akerman, Greely, Trundy, Waldron, Moses Deeds, 1667-1893

   This collection of Portsmouth area deeds (S0401-S0445) includes deeds from all the following families plus others. The majority of the deeds are from Portsmouth. Other towns included are Greenland, New Castle, Newington, Piermont, Northwood, Wakefield, Gilmanton, Durham, Goffstown and Rye, NH. Islands included are Leach's Island and Jackson's Island. Families cited include: Abbot, Adams, Akerman, Atkinson, Ayer, Banfill, Brackett, Beck, Brewster,...

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6. S0721b - Letter from Meshach B. Trundy to Silas Peirce & Co., 1832

   Letter from Meshach B. Trundy, wholesale and retail grocer in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to Silas Peirce & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts, ordering preserved ginger, olives, Jordan almonds, tobacco, arrowroot, etc.

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7. S0843 - Meshach B. Trundy promissory note

   Promissory note imprinted for Meshach B. Trundy for $93.67.

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8. S0862 - Gov Gilmans Blues Militia Record Book

   Record book for the "Select Military Company" Gov Gilman's Blues. The group was formed in 1799 with Samuel Walker of Portsmouth acting as the chair, meeting at the State House. Book contains records of meetings including location, membership and officer names, and expectations of soldiers (uniforms, behavior, etc.). Indexed. See also S1147.

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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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...

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12. S1676 - Various Portsmouth bills and receipts

    Various bills and receipts, 1834-1939: I.O.U. to Meshach B. Trundy, March 19, 1834. William Marvin tax bill for 1856. Receipt, H.D. Shorey purchase from Thos. E. Call & Son, 1890. Bill from M.H. Berry, Esso Servicenter, April 3, 1939. Bill for Independent Oil Dealers Association from the Rockingham Hotel, May 1, 1939. Bill for Independent Oil Dealers Association from Albion M. Bickford, Sept. 11, 1939. Liberty Bridge Laundry, 9 Marcy Str...

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13. S1772 - John Lowe shipping ledger, 1829-1835

    Shipping ledger belonging to John Lowe (1796-1873). Includes accounting records for various merchants, businesses, and ships in the Portsmouth, New Hampshire, area. Records date from 1829 to 1835. Pages numbered up to 130. About three quarters of the ledger is blank. PEOPLE INDEX Ball, John and Joseph B. 63 Barnes, Lewis 92 Brown, Daniel 22 Caswell, J. M. 110 Caswell, William 65 Clasby, John G. 91 Coffin, Charles 66...

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