rockingham county, new hampshire

The history of the wars of New-England with the Eastern Indians, or, A...

A view of Portsmouth in Piscataqua River

The heavily forested areas of New Hampshire contributed to a thriving lumber and shipbuilding business on the Piscataqua River. As seen in this detail view of Portsmouth, N.H., the city grew into a bustling por... More

Coast of New Hampshire and Massachusetts from Great Boars Head to Marb...

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[Coast of New Hampshire and Massachusetts from Great Boars Head to Mar...

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Coast of New Hampshire and Massachusetts from Great Boars Head to Marb...

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Plan of the town of Stratham - Public domain old map

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A plan of the compact part of the town of Exeter, at the head of the s...

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New Hampshire by recent survey : made under the supreme authority and ...

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P. Cogswell to George Coffin, 11 May 1831

P. Cogswell to George Coffin, 11 May 1831

P. Cogswell to George Coffin, 11 May 1831

Joseph Treat to George Coffin, 18 January 1832

House at Hampton Beach, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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Hotel, Hampton Beach, N. H. S. H. Dumas & son, proprietors

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Residence of H. N. Gould, Esq. Newton N. H.

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Farragut Rocks - Rye Beach, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library

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Map of Rockingham Co., New Hampshire /

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, H...

Does not intend to go to Washington since he will have to testify against himself; is getting no help from [Henry] Wilson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 43 Pleasant Street, unknown house

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 114 Islington Street, interior detail, mant...

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 180 Middle Street, exterior detail, door, L...

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 143 Pleasant Street, Governor John Langdon ...

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 114 Islington Street, interior detail, mant...

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 500 Jones Ave, Elks Home

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 9 Market Square, Portsmouth Athenaeum

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Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph note signed to [Annie Fields, Portsmouth? N.H....

About the cover of her book [Among the Isles of Shoals] sent to her by the publisher, Osgood. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph note signed to [Annie Fields, Portsmouth? N.H....

About the cover of her book [Among the Isles of Shoals] sent to her by the publisher, Osgood. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph note signed to [Annie Fields, Portsmouth? N.H....

About the cover of her book [Among the Isles of Shoals] sent to her by the publisher, Osgood. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Apologizes for troubling her with bundles. Forgot the photographs and the bracelet. Wonders what she wrote to L.D.H. Is curious about "the dreadful Manchester prospect." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Portsmouth, [...

Is there waiting for her boat. Fears Mrs. De Normandie has "some unnatural growth." The Pepperell house is for sale for $1000. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, P[ort]sm[ou]th,...

Is on her way to town; will see Mr. Whittier in Amesbury. Mr. Thaxter is going to Jamaica. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Thinks "20° below not sultry enough to make a sea voyage desirable." Has been studying the files of [Louis] Wagner's case; will strive to "put him in a place of safety for life." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Was "weather-bound" a week; then decided to stay over for the operetta, Sir Marmaduke. Mentions the death of [Charles] Kingsley. Has heard from Mr. T. taking a trip inland. Old MS # 78. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Was "weather-bound" a week; then decided to stay over for the operetta, Sir Marmaduke. Mentions the death of [Charles] Kingsley. Has heard from Mr. T. taking a trip inland. Old MS # 78. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Was "weather-bound" a week; then decided to stay over for the operetta, Sir Marmaduke. Mentions the death of [Charles] Kingsley. Has heard from Mr. T. taking a trip inland. Old MS # 78. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Is distressed at Whittier's illness. Has been writing up the Wagner case; would like to submit it to Mr. Fields before sending it to Howells. Comments on Dixey's marriage. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Thinks "20° below not sultry enough to make a sea voyage desirable." Has been studying the files of [Louis] Wagner's case; will strive to "put him in a place of safety for life." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Refers to her journey with Mrs. De Normandie., and an offering of $125 for her manuscript. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Thanks her for the lace. Asks about the poem Saw-Dust and an envelope of postage stamps. Mrs. Dodge is going to take Piccola. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Thinks "20° below not sultry enough to make a sea voyage desirable." Has been studying the files of [Louis] Wagner's case; will strive to "put him in a place of safety for life." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Sends a copy of "Saw-Dust" mistitled "Star-Dust." Read like a Trojan at the "Eclectic." Dated "Tuesday night." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Was "weather-bound" a week; then decided to stay over for the operetta, Sir Marmaduke. Mentions the death of [Charles] Kingsley. Has heard from Mr. T. taking a trip inland. Old MS # 78. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Was "weather-bound" a week; then decided to stay over for the operetta, Sir Marmaduke. Mentions the death of [Charles] Kingsley. Has heard from Mr. T. taking a trip inland. Old MS # 78. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Thinks "20° below not sultry enough to make a sea voyage desirable." Has been studying the files of [Louis] Wagner's case; will strive to "put him in a place of safety for life." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Thinks "20° below not sultry enough to make a sea voyage desirable." Has been studying the files of [Louis] Wagner's case; will strive to "put him in a place of safety for life." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sea coast of Rockingham County, N.H - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal...

Map of Rockingham County, N.H Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Map of the city of Portsmouth New Hampshire

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Celia Thaxter incomplete autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, en r...

Asks Mrs. Fields to arrange with Mr. Thaxter for her mother's removal. Cannot let her stay at the Shoals and die. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sea coast of Rockingham County, N.H. /

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Bird's eye view of Portsmouth, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire

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Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth], N...

Thanks her for the rose-buds. Feels she ought to go to Newtonville. Describes her mother's funeral. Printed in part in Letters of Celia Thaxter, p. 89. Combined with that of 19 November 1877. Courtesy of Boston... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Describes the death of her mother. Wanted only bright flowers for her. Never left her for a moment. Written in pencil. Printed in Letters of Celia Thaxter, p. 88-89, in connection with letter of 25 November 187... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Intends to spend Thanksgiving with her boys [at Newtonville]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Thanks her for the strawberries, etc. Was shocked at the news about L.D.H. Heard Janauschek as Brunhild. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Lengthened her visit for her brothers' sake. Is torn between their demands and Roland's. Visited her mother's chamber; found some comfort in the faith of a little child. Signed "C." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Comments on Avis by Miss Phelps. Hates to think of dismantling the Portsmouth house. Dreads the discomfort of Newtonville. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Exeter, N.H : county seat of Rockingham County, 1884

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South New Market : Rockingham County, N.H. 1884

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Exeter, N.H., county seat of Rockingham County, 1884.

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South-New-Market, Rockingham County, N.H. 1884.

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Derry Depot, N.H : Rockingham County : 1887 - Vintage map, Norman B. L...

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Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Derry Depot, Rockingham County, New Ha...

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Salem Depot, N.H : 1887 - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Collection

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Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Epping, Rockingham County, New Hampshi...

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Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, N.H...

Is continually busy with brush and pen paying for household necessities. The baby, Charles Eliot Thaxter, is thriving. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, N.H., 7 De...

Thanks her for a book; intends to read the selections from John Tavler(?) Begins to feel like herself again. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Begs Mrs. Fields to come to the Shoals for the summer. Wishes she would at least come and spend a day with her. Karl is almost finished with his machine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Praises [Sarah Orne] Jewett's Winter Courtship. Tells her of a gold-colored butterfly lighting on her desk. Karl has been working like a coolie, but something is always happening to his things. Printed in part ... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, N.H...

Is growing stronger; can work as much as ever. Sends the one finished photograph; is thankful for anything that employs Karl's mind. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Cannot leave Karl; found him unconscious on the stairs yesterday. Mentions Browning's death in a postscript. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Nothing but her medicine keeps her from being actually ill. Envies Mrs. Fields her glimpses of Miss Edwards. Is amazed that Mary Lodge "is so near the mysterious verge." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter to [Sarah Orne Jewett], Portsmouth, N.H...

Warns her about the Russian influenza. Thinks the prescription handed down from a queer Spanish physician will cure her at last. Asks Miss Jewett to get material for a gray gown for her. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Portsmouth, N....

Writes of her "colonies of seeds" and her methods of transporting them. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Portsmouth, N....

Quotes a sad letter from Mr. Whittier; wishes he lived where someone could cheer him up. Has been exploring the coast nearly to Newbury. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Sent the Walter Scott journal to Whittier without reading it entirely. Karl is so poorly; tries to pay for patience and resignation. Has grown too sensitive to print the Hunt paper at all. Courtesy of Boston Pu... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N.H.], 15...

Is struggling out of a serious influenza. Thinks she might scud away for a visit; it is three years since she was in Boston. Karl is having a "poorly" time. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Portsmouth, N....

Quotes a sad letter from Mr. Whittier; wishes he lived where someone could cheer him up. Has been exploring the coast nearly to Newbury. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Portsmouth, N....

Quotes a sad letter from Mr. Whittier; wishes he lived where someone could cheer him up. Has been exploring the coast nearly to Newbury. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Portsmouth, N....

Quotes a sad letter from Mr. Whittier; wishes he lived where someone could cheer him up. Has been exploring the coast nearly to Newbury. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Portsmouth, N....

Quotes a sad letter from Mr. Whittier; wishes he lived where someone could cheer him up. Has been exploring the coast nearly to Newbury. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Wonders who sent her the "heavenly gray gown." Sends a bunch of pussy willows; went up to her arm-pits in the snow for them. Comments on The Inverted Torch by Edith Thomas. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Portsmouth, N....

Proposes publishing the Hunt article to meet her winter expenses. Speaks of the proposed sale of the islands to the syndicate. Considers the problem of Karl. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth], N...

Is getting ready to be off [to the Isles of Shoals]; rejoices in the signs of spring. Mentions the curious death of Mary Folsom, Lawrence Barrett will be missed. (Esther Albee in the insane asylum) Courtesy of ... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Raymond, Rockingham County, New Hampsh...

Aug 1892. 1 Sheet(s). New Hampshire fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liab... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Speaks of the myriads affected by the death of Phillips Brooks. Promised to return to "these poor people in the black shadow." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshi...

Aug 1894. 1 Sheet(s). New Hampshire fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liab... More

Portsmouth, Foster house, early eighteenth century

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Derry, New Hampshire - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Collection

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Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Raymond, Rockingham County, New Hampsh...

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Y.M.C.A. building Congress Street Portsmouth, N.H.

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Y.M.C.A. building Congress Street Portsmouth, N.H.

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Haven Doorway, Congress St. near Y.M.C.A. Portsmouth, N.H.

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Young Mens' Christian Association, Portsmouth, N.H.

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