Account books, 1824-1867.

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Account books, 1824-1867.

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Accounts with local tradesmen and farmers. Items include textiles, stone, timber and foodstuffs. Beginning in 1856, Arnold notes his trips to New York and Philadelphia, sleigh rides on the Connecticut River, his appearances at court or at the state legislature, local, state and presidential elections, horse racing, and political conventions. He also remarks on purchasing Civil War bounties for substitute soldiers, his banking business, and severe weather. The second volume in this collection documents the quarrying business of J. & G.C. Arnold & Co., also of Haddam.

8 v. ; 21 cm. or smaller.

Connecticut Historical Society

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J. & G.C. Arnold & Co.

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Arnold, Samuel, 1806?-1869

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Samuel Arnold, born in Haddam, was a member of the state house of representatives in 1839, 1842, 1844 and 1851. He was elected to Congress and served from 1857-1859. In addition, he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1860 and 1864. From the description of Samuel Arnold political and family papers, 1839-1869. (Hartford Public Library). WorldCat record id: 270710129 A Haddam, Conn., bank president, ship owner, farmer, agent for the town fund, and U.S. Cong...