Boston and Maine Railroad Motive Power Department Account Book, 1857-1861

Title:

Boston and Maine Railroad Motive Power Department Account Book, 1857-1861

Creator:

Boston and Maine Railroad

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2014.010

Object ID:

2014.010

Date:

1857-1861

Physical Description:

1 volume

Scope and Content:

The Boston and Maine Railroad Motive Power Department account book contains monthly reports of the costs and materials used for repairs to steamships and passenger rail cars in New Hampshire from January 1, 1857 to September 1861. The Boston and Maine Railroad Motive Power Department was located at Lake Village (now Lakeport), New Hampshire. In addition to an itemized list used for repairs, the account book also lists labor cost. Some of the ships mentioned include the "Lady of the Lake," the "Chocorua," the "Pattern," the "Belknap," the "McDuffie," the "Peter Clark, and the "Old Crawford." For the various steamships and boats, there are notations for copper and brass castings, shafts, wheels, babbit (an alloy), packing rings, and other materials. There is also an "Oil Account" and "Cash of Management" as well as unlisted merchandise from various named vendors.

Subjects:

Steamboats , Railroads

Locations:

Lakeport, NH

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection