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  1. 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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  2. S1574 - Elizabeth Spalding to Francisca Pascalis Letters, 1821-1822

    Four letters from Elizabeth Parkhurst Spalding (Portsmouth) to Francisca Anna Pascalis Canfield (New York): July 30, 1821 - Letter provides a detailed description of a long walk through the Little Harbor area and along the shore of Sagamore Creek as well as a description of a trip to Gilmanton, NH and description of downtown Portsmouth. Mentions portraits by Samuel Long. February 10, 1822 - General greetings, gossip, mentions Samuel Long. ...

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