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S. Silsbee to his mother Mrs. Hannah Silsbee, 1841 Dec 15

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents From S. Silsbee at Calais. He expects his mother to attend the wedding even though he hasn't had a return letter from her. Expects the ceremony will take place on the 26th (Sunday) of December. One of the boarders - Wheeler Shan - wishes to live on the Graham System and to attend Oberlin in the spring. He continues his letter on the 17th. Anticipating that he will hear from his mother. He did - and she expects to come to the wedding. Received a letter from Mary and...
Dates: 1811-1844 (bulk 1834-1844); Majority of material found within 1834 - 1844
Found in: George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 / Samuel Silsbee correspondence

S. Silsbee to Thomas J. and Laura Stone, 1841 Dec 31

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 37
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From S. & M. Silsbee at Calais. Marriage bliss between ourselves is also witnessed in you. Explanation of trip from Machias to Calais. Reflections are discussed of past present and future by them on their sleigh ride.

Dates: 1811-1844 (bulk 1834-1844); Majority of material found within 1834 - 1844
Found in: George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 / Samuel Silsbee correspondence

Mary Silsbee to Mr. Samuel Harmon, 1842 Feb 8

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 38
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From Mary Silsbee (nee Harmon) at Calais. Much talk about domestic items. "Erastus"? Sleeps on the straw bed and is a great help.

Dates: 1811-1844 (bulk 1834-1844); Majority of material found within 1834 - 1844
Found in: George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 / Samuel Silsbee correspondence

S. & M. Silsbee to their mother Mrs. Hannah Silsbee, 1842 Apr 18

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 39
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From S. & M. Silsbee at St. Stephen. Samuel has relocated from Calais, and his new school burned within the 1st hour. This letter verifies that his mother attended his wedding in Machias. S. & M. could not make the trip to Bangor to attend Benjamin's wedding for less than $15. School reopens. Benjamins wife - Ellen mentioned.

Dates: 1811-1844 (bulk 1834-1844); Majority of material found within 1834 - 1844
Found in: George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 / Samuel Silsbee correspondence

S. Silsbee to Thomas J. and Laura Stone, 1842 Apr 20

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 40
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From M. & S. Silsbee at Calais. Tells of Mrs. Cooper's death. S. preaches in Baring. Samuel goes into detail explaining how the perfection views are spreading in the region. Topsfield, Bailyville.

Dates: 1811-1844 (bulk 1834-1844); Majority of material found within 1834 - 1844
Found in: George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 / Samuel Silsbee correspondence

S. & M. Silsbee to Samuel & Ezra Johnson & Abbott, 1842 May 10

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 41
Scope and Contents From S. & M. Silsbee at St. Stephen, N.B. They thank uncles Samuel and Ezra J. for their loan of $50. Benjamin plans to marry. Strange stories heard concerning Mr. Stone and his exchanging with Mr. Edes. S. preaches in Baring on Sunday. S. speaks of using the saltwater office mostly and asks his uncle to direct his mail there unless for some special case he directs it to Milltown. He must have 2 or 3 hours of vigorous exercise each day due to the Graham System....
Dates: 1811-1844 (bulk 1834-1844); Majority of material found within 1834 - 1844
Found in: George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 / Samuel Silsbee correspondence

S. Silsbee to Mary Silsbee, 1842 May 29

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 42
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From S. Silsbee at Bangor. Mary is to come on to Bangor. Travel plans revealed. Method, cost and people involved. Mother's condition is poor.

Dates: 1811-1844 (bulk 1834-1844); Majority of material found within 1834 - 1844
Found in: George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 / Samuel Silsbee correspondence

S. Silsbee to Allen Tupper, 1842 May 29

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 43
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From S. Silsbee at Bangor. Asks a friend to assist his wife. Describes travel plans via steamboat to Belfast. Tells his friend the best position on the boat. A message is also conveyed to Mary from Mr. Smith concerning the trip and boat schedule.

Dates: 1811-1844 (bulk 1834-1844); Majority of material found within 1834 - 1844
Found in: George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 / Samuel Silsbee correspondence

Mary Silsbee to Benjamin, Mary and Hannah Silsbee, 1842 Jul 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 44
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From M. Silsbee at Calais. S. has gone on a ride to Machias for a visit. His symptoms are improved - less coughing this morning - but it is no doubt a relief from the effects of the medicine. Just taking Balsam once or twice a day now. His cough gets better then worsens, but the head is the principle problem. Great difficulty in deciding whether to relocate themselves to Jackson, Me.

Dates: 1811-1844 (bulk 1834-1844); Majority of material found within 1834 - 1844
Found in: George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 / Samuel Silsbee correspondence

M. Silsbee to Mr. Samuel Harmon, 1842 Jul 1

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 45
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From M. Silsbee at St. Stephen, N.B. Mary informs her mother that Samuel's mother has passed away. Samuel is very ill with a bad cough and lung congestion. Samuel cannot keep school and has sent for his sister Mary to assist in the school.

Dates: 1811-1844 (bulk 1834-1844); Majority of material found within 1834 - 1844
Found in: George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 / Samuel Silsbee correspondence

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