Box 1
Contains 60 Results:
S. Silsbee to his mother Mrs. Hannah Silsbee, 1841 Oct 13
S. Silsbee at Calais. Samuel's health is much "restored" since he wrote last. Some comments regarding his mother's business expertise. Discusses his boarding expenses in detail. His diet - Graham bread and apples. Claims he could not be accepted by any missionary organisation now existing. Important views of his will be unpopular with the Baptist's. Reveals the missionary boards' findings. Mentions striking his head in a fall.
Wm. Raymond to S. Silsbee, 1841 Nov 1
From Wm. Raymond at Farmington.
S. Silsbee to his mother Mrs. Hannah Silsbee, 1841 Nov 17
From S. Silsbee at Calais. Describes trip back to Calais on horseback. Mailed letter to his mother at the Sullivan P.O. when he passed by. Travelled by stage from Machias to Calais. Mentions receiving a letter too late which requested him to join a mission.
S. Silsbee to Benjamin Silsbee, 1841 Nov 27
Mary Harmon to Samuel Harmon, 1841 Dec 1
From Mary Harmon at Calais. Informs parents about her engagement to Samuel S. who is the High School teacher at Calais. Mr. Moses present wife is his Aunt, his mother's sister (Mary Ann Johnson).
S. Silsbee to his mother Mrs. Hannah Silsbee, 1841 Dec 15
S. Silsbee to Thomas J. and Laura Stone, 1841 Dec 31
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.
Mary Silsbee to Mr. Samuel Harmon, 1842 Feb 8
From Mary Silsbee (nee Harmon) at Calais. Much talk about domestic items. "Erastus"? Sleeps on the straw bed and is a great help.
S. & M. Silsbee to their mother Mrs. Hannah Silsbee, 1842 Apr 18
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.
S. Silsbee to Thomas J. and Laura Stone, 1842 Apr 20
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.
