Room 1A

Notes taken from Cobbs Diaries, 1794 - 1853 and from newspaper clippings, 1875 - 1918, mostly compiled by Charles Morse. Also many other notes and clippings of events that happened later in Warwick, a souvenir of a historical pageant, "Seth Pomeroy's Ride" from 1911, news clips and photos of ball teams from 1956 and other events in the 1950s.

Notes, etc. located in top drawer, wooden cabinet, room 1a

A thin book of poetry or thoughts dedicated to Harriet. Each page written by a different friend from various towns in Mass. 1833-1836
A sample: "The future years when turning to survey,
The joys of many a well spent day;
Pause as you turn this leaf and briefly lend,
A transient recollection to your friend." Eliza, Leverett, Sept. 6, 1833

Compiled by the Rev. Elias Nason, this book gives a good description of the State of Massachusetts(geology and mineralogy, mountains, bodies of water, climate,civil divisions and population, manufactures and commerce, government, education, etc) and lists in alphabetical order each city, town, village with background material. The preface states " the Massachusetts of to-day (1874) is by no means the Massachusetts of 1860." Numerous illustrations. The name E.D. Porter, No. Leverett, Mass inside
cover.
Book located on shelf above drawers, left unit, wooden cabinet, room 1a

Address and Recommendations to The States by The United States in Congress assembled. Originally printed in Philadelphia, 1783. Reprinted in Boston by Order of the Hon. House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1783

Parchment folder containing deed from James Ball to Nathan Hastings for 5 acres near Richmond Road in 1779 and deed from Solomon Newton to Nathan Hastings of land in Shrewsbury in 1766

1978 Old Farmers Almanac by Robert B. Thomas and printed by Brown & Lord in Athol, MA

Copies of two letters from Medad Pomeroy concerning the "controversy between Great Britain and the Colonies"
May 2, 1775 and June 13, 1775

Poem written by G. F. Morse, Orange, MA

includes autographs of many Warwick citizens

Postcard with picture of Brook Schoolhouse, Warwick, MA
Poem "Old Stone Schoolhouse" by Ralph Hoyt on back of post card