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S. Silsbee to his mother Mrs. Hannah Silsbee, 1835 Oct 14

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Scope and Contents

From S. Silsbee at Bowdoin College. He mentions his excursion on foot from Boston to Brunswick. Did not blister his feet because he put West-India rum in his shoes. Has seen the comet through a "telescope". Alludes to his departed father. Letter delivered by Deacon Adams. Mentions Silsbee's sisters Hannah and Mary and brother Benjamin.

Dates

  • Creation: 1811-1844 (bulk 1834-1844)
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1834 - 1844

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

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