Mrs Perkins' Story Collides With a Serious Sleighing Accident
Boston, February 28, 1879. Abigail Perkins narrates a chaotic family scene as her father suffers a severe sleighing accident while drunkenly riding with a man named Dodd. The letter details hospital costs, broken clothing, a box of eggs, and the fallout including gossip, marriage prospects, and ongoing story-writing pressures amid financial strain. The narrative shifts to La Grange, a young clergyman, and farmer Farmer Chase, whose confrontation over staying at the Chase house drives the plot toward future developments in the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dean Mellorwa
Lite
Parson Dodge
Bornet
Massachusetts
Perkins
Abigail Perkins
Allers
Gabriel
Farner Chase
la Grange
Farmer Chase
Shereey
Grange
Chase
Stubbs
Jennie
Solomon
Sophrony Stubbs
Melvina
Mrs. Couse
Quive
Yue
Ebe
Mandy Worving
Luis
Siebe
Father
Dodd
Noah
Chase W
Old Doak
Jennie Chase
Mrs. Chase
Snake
Min
Under the British Flag Native Defenders of the Empress of India's Dominions
A historical survey describes the British empire's military diversity with fighting races across Africa India the West Indies Sierra Leone and Afghanistan. It notes sepoys and Sikh Gurkha Pathan and Punjaubees among troops while highlighting the Anglo-Saxon dominance and the mutiny era’s lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Lydia
Africa
West Indies
Sierra Léone
Mediterranean
England
East India Company
Robert Clive
Plassey
Bengal
Bebar
Red Sea
Afghanistan
Funjanbor
Hodson
Wesew Ameer
The Sikh Heroic Race in Punjab History Explored
A historical sketch chronicles Sikhs as a bold martial people who resisted British advance in the Sikh Wars. It details their formidable defense at Chillianwala Moodkee and Multan, feats against heavy odds, and later cooperation with the British during the mutiny, framing Sikhs as noble and loyal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punjaab
Twenty-fourth Regiment
Zululand
Fourteenth Light Dragoons
Rambugger
Moodkee
The Ghurkas as Mongol Hindoo Auxiliaries in Nepaul History
A historical sketch of the Ghorkas, dominant in Nepaul, detailing their rise after 1798, clashes with Tibet and China, and eventual British recognition. It notes their endurance, discipline, lack of caste prejudice, and notable service under Jung Bahadur and Lord Clyde, including battles at Lucknow and Sobraon, with references to regiments and notable exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nepaul
India
Thibet
East India Company
Gillespie
David Ochterlony
Nepaulese
Malawa
Meer Sing
Ghorkas
Jung Babadoor
Lord Clyde
Luckavon
Sobraon
Queen's
Bastile
Vhitef
Lhese Ghorkaa
Beaconstlele
Kurpe
Atybapistan
Ghorkas Celebrate Christmas With Sheep Gifts
The famous fortress of Jellalabad saw regimental pets lead troops through the city as British Rifles and Ghorkas shared Christmas honors. The Ghorkas received sixteen sheep, with Company A Rifles giving two sheep per Ghorkas unit and an additional eighty for each company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jellalabad
The Punjaub Becomes Home to Hardy Indian Regiments
The article recalls the 1867 mutiny in the Bengal army and credits British officers in the Punjaub with stabilizing the region. It notes Hodson raising a feared horse regiment and the loyal Guides in Afghanistan, praising their discipline, physique, and leadership under the crown. General Sir Samuel Browne also commends their services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengal
Punjaub
Neville Chamberlain
John Nicholson
Juin Lawrence
Hodson
Hodson Terrible
Delhi
Lucknow
Bengal Army
Afebanistan
Samuel Browne
Hill Tribes as Allies in Anglo Indian Wars
The Hill Men or Ghilzais inhabit the northwest frontier and many clans unite to fight or assist the British. They are fierce in war yet chivalrous towards women and children. Allied with Afghan forces, they aided the English in campaigns, and their frontier control could help hold the scientific frontier Lord Beaconsfield spoke of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitana
Levoys
Peshawar
Critian
Lord Beaconsfield
A Game of Euchre and a Cuban Lottery Draw
A London Truth tale recalls a night of euchre in Matanzas with an American parasite who wins all the money, leads to a Havana win, and ends with a chance meeting in New Orleans. The speaker reflects on near fortune and a vow never to trust lotteries again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mr. Corlett
Paris
Cuba
Mexico
Matanzas
Tropics
Havana
New Orleans
Atanzas
Advances in Dental Surgery and its Rising Profession
A historical overview traces dentistry’s rise from rudimentary tooth pulling to a full fledged science. It details early limits before 1840, the growth of dental schools, evolving techniques, anesthesia, fillings, artificial teeth, and the expanding profession with increasing practice, education, and earnings across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Dental College
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
Olio Depta College
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Dental College
Philadelphia
Missouri
New Orleans
Harvard
Boston College
Maryland Dental College
E Parmiy
Hindostan
United States
New England
Joshua Tucker
David Lee
Flagg
Polar expedition to the open polar sea planned
Lieutenant George De Long reveals a Bennett backed voyage to reach the polar region aboard the Jeannette. The plan includes a 33 man crew, three year journey, Behring Strait route, and government backed yet navy controlled operations with May to June 15 departure and San Francisco preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behring
de Long
North Pole
Franklin, Hall
James Gordon Bennett
San Francisco
Pole
George de Long
Washington
Leutenant
Sir Allyn Young
John Franklin
Allyn
Havre
London
Congress
Eeen
Danebower
Behring’s Straits
Gifted Rebel Brigadier Recovers Barlow Story at Gettysburg
A dramatic Gettysburg encounter details General Gordon's Georgians wounding General Barlow and saving him. Barlow asked Gordon to read his wife's letters and send a message to his wife behind Union lines. Gordon later met Barlow in Washington and shared their names linked by the famed battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Gordon
Barlow
Barrow
Ordop
Beine
United States
Washington
Gurdon
General Gurdon
Princess Louise Hosts Sunday School Teachers at Rideau Hall
The Princess Louise, active in church work, entertained all Sunday school teachers and pupils at Rideau Hall. Servants were dismissed and hungry children fed by the princess, marquis, and staff. A girl declined cake yet the princess pressed, discovering the pocket already full of cake the girl had secretly taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Rideau Hall
Marquis
Bainfulness
A Mongolian Marquis Joins French Court Diplomacy
The marquis of Tseng is described as a seasoned diplomat and worldly figure newly appointed as Chinese envoy to France. Details note his audience with the empress and her remark about languages. Tseng arranges social protocol for his wife including no handshakes or dining with gentlemen, with only ladies present, and a courtesy stance for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tseng
France
Pekin
Shanghai
Paris
Suond
Eminent Man Randolph and the Blanket Distribution
The State recalls an anecdote about Mr. Randolph a long practiced charity figure who oversaw annual blanket distributions at Christ time. An old guardian relays how Randolph complied with the Saviour’s precept giving to those who had and denying to those who lacked, as he directed recipients with simple remarks about what they owed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Randolph
Christ
Randolph
Springfield Republican
Mra
Winnie O'Donnell
Russell
Solomon Stevens
Lewis
Winnie
O' Donnell
Gieno
Stevens
Mule and Farmer Folly in a Spectral Graveyard Tale
A humorous ragtime verse recalls a farmer and a mule clashing with an overbearing agent. The mule’s kick proves deadly to the agent, and a tombstone epitaph jokes about the beast’s lack of sense. Nearby, biting sketches and quips touch on judges, doctors, and odd old letters.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Felier
Farmer Coase
Lucy
Jawin
Sophopy Stubbs
Litle Dodd
Alon
Eliza
Brighton
Tenain
Heaven
Abigail
THE
Sikas
Ghurkas
Hudson's Horse
George B. Harriman
Welkies
Hartford
Conn
Wroth
Juniata
Mons
Ene
Battle of Gettysburg
John Randolph
Roanoke
Brig-A-Grac
South Africa
Catywayo
Albany
Grand Jury
Rd Berkeley
Duke of Dorset
Dorset
Berkeley
Chicago
Connecticut
Yonkers
Lela Ware
Mary Land—National
Minnie Sota
Flora Day
Carrie Lina
Louiss Anna
Kansas
Florida
Hus
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Tribune
Dreamland
Papa
Cleveland Herald
Ewoas
Prepa
Bia
Glendaning
Rda
Avda
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!