These historical sketches of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, take the reader on a guided tour of the city, with detailed descriptions of mid-18th through mid-19th century buildings, their functions and their inhabitants. Witness the development of Brick Market and Jefferson Hall, then visit picturesque Odiorne's Point with its ancient manor house and the first New Hampshire cemetery, or take a stroll down Lafayette Road to the Langdon farm with its memorial monument. This marble monument is inscribed with a lengthy family genealogy including date of birth, death and marriage, and spouse's name....