This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1887 Excerpt: ... literary tastes assimilated with his own. Many of these friendships were of life-long duration. In 1828, he returned to Belfast, and became permanently established there. From 1836 to 1849, he was in partnership with Hiram O. Alden, Esq. Mr. Crosby was married in 1831 to Miss Ann M. Patterson, daughter of Capt. Robert ...
Read More
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1887 Excerpt: ... literary tastes assimilated with his own. Many of these friendships were of life-long duration. In 1828, he returned to Belfast, and became permanently established there. From 1836 to 1849, he was in partnership with Hiram O. Alden, Esq. Mr. Crosby was married in 1831 to Miss Ann M. Patterson, daughter of Capt. Robert Patterson, 4th, a son of one of the first settlers of Belfast. Their children, who survived infancy, were Anne M., married Richard Chenery; Sarah F., married John Hitchcock, of Boston; William, who resides in Belfast; George, who died February 17, 1878, aged 38; Horace, who is in business at McKeesport, Pa., and Frederick, who was killed by an accident at Syracuse, N. Y., August 21, 1878, aged 30. He looked forward to the pleasure of observing the fiftieth anniversary of his marriage, which occurred in October following his death, by a golden wedding, to celebrate the honors of a delightful home, and of a true, happy union, when the first affections would be renewed in the group of grandchildren around the family hearthstone, but alas! that occasion he was never to see. In politics Governor Crosby was always a Whig. He believed that party to be the purest and most patriotic of any political organization that existed in our country. Contrary to his own wishes, he was the Whig candidate for Congress from the Waldo and Kennebec district in 1838; an honor which he declined in 1840. During the latter year he participated actively in the Presidential campaign, and night after night his voice was effectively heard in behalf of "Harrison and Reform." He was a delegate to the national convention in 1844, which nominated Henry Clay, and one of his most ardent supporters. Two years later, although the State was in the hands of his political op...
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 330 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 330 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
