Alderbest is the land which was left by Frederick Sargent Huntington to the town for a library. Not used for that purpose it was subsequently sold, being eventually acquired by Rose D. Forbes who made it available as a missionary retreat. Sold in 1940s to Wilbur Eddy, in 1944 to Clarence and Helen Smith, and in 1954 to Richard and Beverly Smith who converted it to a year round home. Please see also 2006a-199.]]> Alderbest is the land which was left by Frederick Sargent Huntington to the town for a library. Not used for that purpose it was subsequently sold, being eventually acquired by Rose D. Forbes who made it available as a missionary retreat. Sold in 1940s to Wilbur Eddy, in 1944 to Clarence and Helen Smith, and in 1954 to Richard and Beverly Smith who converted it to a year round home. Also included, from July 17, 1922, is a blue scrap of paper with the following:
"The following birds were seen at Alberbest within an hour by Mr. and Mrs. Fish: Goldfinch, Cat bird, Peabody, Chewink, Veery, Purple Finch, Robin, Cedar bird, Chipping Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Maryland Yellow Throat, Vesper Sparrow, Red Eyes Vireo"]]>
A letter "Resolutions passed by the Class of 1854 on hearing of the death of Brig. Gen. James Rice (which see 2006a-197 this box).]]>