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The Quaise Asylum was constructed in 1822 to harbor the town’s poor. Ten inmates lost their lives during the great fire in 1844 that burnt the asylum down. This collection records Captain Alexander Coffin, who settled at Quaise Asylum in 1839, his correspondence, receipts for produce, and his journals. These sources provide a general look at how the Captain maintained the farming business at Quaise.
Works
Folder 1 Correspondence
Correspondence to and from Captain Alexander Coffin, 1839–1841.
10 pages: 100% complete (100% transcribed)
Folder 2 Records of farming products, Item 12
Receipts for items purchased and work performed, as well as lists of produce grown on the farm, 1837–1840.
2 pages: 100% complete (100% transcribed)
Folder 3 Journal and three account books, Item 1
Journal kept by Alexander Coffin describing weather and activities at the farm (of particular interest is the mention of Absalom Boston on 16 August 1841), 1841.
64 pages: 100% complete (100% transcribed)
Folder 3 Journal and three account books, Item 2
Account book listing produce sent to town and accounts with individuals for milk, vegetables, meat, etc.
Collaboration is restricted.
77 pages: 31% complete (32% transcribed, 1% needs review)
Folder 3 Journal and three account books, Item 3
Account book listing produce sent to town and accounts with individuals for milk, vegetables, meat, etc.
Collaboration is restricted.
65 pages: 36% complete (37% transcribed)
Folder 3 Journal and three account books, Item 4
Account book listing produce sent to town and accounts with individuals for milk, vegetables, meat, etc.
Collaboration is restricted.
57 pages: 68% complete (68% transcribed)
