Papers, 1835-1975, bulk 1835-1865.

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Papers, 1835-1975, bulk 1835-1865.

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Consists primarily of bills and receipts pertaining to household purchases, including groceries, shoes, sewing materials, spices, fabrics, hardware, and tools. Several of the documents related to Pratt's carpentry work. From 1859 to 1862, he kept records of jobs performed, supplies purchased, and "street watches" in a standard diary. Such activities as framing, laying floors, hanging blinds, purchasing building materials, repairing furniture, and constructing hog pens are noted. Among the legal papers is a document empowering James Pratt as peace keeper and several deeds for property in Somerset County. Several letters are also in these papers. One is to Amy Pratt from one of her daughters describing her married life and household activites. The remainder are between Pratt's sons, Henry and Charles. Henry expressed his intention to move to California and later discussed his life on the west coast. A trade card for H.L. Pratt, Riverside, Ca. is also featured. Miscellaneous items include bills for gravestones, a receipe for staining wood in a mahogany color, and a family register written on a lithograph done by N. Currier.

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Pratt, James, 1810-1865.

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Currier, Nathaniel, 1813-1888

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Pratt, Charles Summer, 1857-1916.

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Pratt, Henry Lyman, b. 1842.

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Pratt family.

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These papers relate to James Pratt (1810-1865) and members of his family. Pratt resided in Springfield, Me. and later moved to Skowhegen. He was a carpenter and served as "peace keeper." On September 14, 1837 he married Amy Tidde; the two had nine children. From the description of Papers, 1835-1975, bulk 1835-1865. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 123478262 ...

Pratt, Amy, b. 1813.

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