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
- From the Collection: Silsbee, Samuel (Person)
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository
