Box 1
Contains 60 Results:
S. Silsbee to his mother Mrs. Hannah Silsbee, 1839 May 25
From S. Silsbee at Hamilton N.Y. Returned from Bangor. Expects that he will leave on his mission across the seas soon.
Susan Thomas to S. Silsbee, 1839 Jun 22
From Susan Thomas, a friend of Samuel.
A. Bennet to S. Silsbee, 1839 Sep 5
From A. Bennet at Homer, N.Y. Describes the many religious activities since Samuel's departure from Hamilton, N.Y.
S. Silsbee to Miss Mary Ann Johnson, 1839 Dec 16
From S. Silsbee at Hamilton, N.Y. Describes his love Caroline and his proposal to her.
F. Prescott to S. Silsbee, 1840 Jul 16
From F. Prescott at Hamilton, N.Y. Religious news to Bro. Silsbee. Many names and events.
S. Silsbee to his mother Mrs. Hannah Silsbee, 1841 May 4
From S. Silsbee at Calais. Travelled to Dennysville to locate his missing baggage. The travelling is so bad the mail came in on horse back. Says there is a small packet which runs between "here and Bangor" that "you can send things to me." Mentions Grahaminite philosophy. $25 to travel from Bangor to "here" by stage.
Eliza Mason to S. Silsbee, 1841 May 24
From Eliza Mason from Bangor. She tries to stick to Graham principles. Mentions that Mr. Mason intends to go to Oberlin in September. Informs Samuel that his mother has "removed to Main St" and has a pretty store and house.
S. Silsbee to Mrs. Mary Ann Mason, 1841 Aug 2
From S. Silsbee at Calais. Understands that S. Johnson is to take the academy at Mechisses and will be under the influence of Mr. Stone. He does not know how many scholars he will have. He finds the people "very fickle". He desires that Mr. Morse would send him some numbers of the Decomcratic review.
J. W. Mason to S. Silsbee, 1841 Aug 9
From J. W. Mason at Bangor. Husband of Mary Ann Mason (nee Johnson). Tells Samuel of his intimate religious feelings. Wants to travel to Oberlin.
S. Silsbee to his mother Mrs. Hannah Silsbee, 1841 Sep 23
From S. Silsbee at Calais. Samuel is not well but attributes it to over exertion. He has much confidence in his vegetable diet. He has not been received by the board for missionary service. He claims an error in his views he shares with Mr. Stone-an even greater error than perfectionism.
