Box 1
Contains 60 Results:
S. Silsbee to Geo F. Talbot, 1837 Sep 28
S. Silsbee at Charleston. Describes 6x6 living quarters. Tells about academy where he is teaching. Recalls graduation exercises at Bowdoin.
Geo. F. Talbot to S. Silsbee, 1837 Oct 26
Geo. Talbot at E. Machias. Exclaimed that he was the only one in his class who did not attend graduation. General info to friend Silsbee.
S. Silsbee to Geo F. Talbot, 1837 Dec 23
S. Silsbee at Charleston. Expresses a desire to become a missionary. Is teaching school. Claims he is a strong abolitionist and would like to see the slaves set free. Mentions Mr. Lovejoy died in a good cause but disapproves of his using arms.
S. Johnson to S. Silsbee, 1838 Dec 19
S. Johnson at Gardiner. Speaks of leaving the theological - and it is a poor society. The Peucinians and Phi-Alphaians flourish. Many college chums are mentioned.
J. Birney to S. Silsbee, 1839 Jan 12
From J. Birney from Anti-Slavery Office. Anti-Slavery comments. Missionary philosophy. Asks Samuel about employing himself in Delaware.
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.