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Collection of Newport, R.I. deeds

Formal title:: Collection of Newport, R.I. deeds
Extent:: 0.1 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1731-1835 (bulk 1761-1800)
Abstract:: Deeds, receipts, memos, and plat maps concerning land in Newport, Rhode Island, particularly on Thames Street.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.574

Account of the destruction of the British armed sloop Liberty at Newport, Rhode Island, 1769 and undated

Formal title:: Account of the destruction of the British armed sloop Liberty at Newport, Rhode Island
Extent:: 0.2 linear feet
Date range:: 1769 and undated
Abstract:: Anonymous letter written to Edes and Gill, printers of the Boston Gazette, describing the destruction of the Sloop
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.591

Stiles (Ezra) list of Church members, 1786

Formal title:: Ezra Stiles list of Church members
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1786
Abstract:: List of church members at the Second Congregational Church in Newport, Rhode Island, compiled by Ezra Stiles (1727-1795), renowned American scholar, theologian, and president of Yale.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.575

Green (William) letter

Formal title:: William Greene letter
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1784
Abstract:: This letter from Governor William Greene (1731-1809) to the sheriff of Newport County, William Davis (fl. 1784), gives direction on when and how to announce the success of the Treaty of Paris (1783) between the United States and the King of England.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.576

Updike (Daniel Berkeley) letter

Formal title:: Daniel Berkeley Updike letter
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1926
Abstract:: Letter from Daniel Berkeley Updike (1860-1941), printer and founder of the Merrymount Press, to James N. Gibson (1887-1957) of Newport, Rhode Island.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.579

Jefferson (Thomas) letter

Formal title:: Thomas Jefferson letter
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1821
Abstract:: A letter from Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) to Craven Peyton (1775-1837), a merchant, regarding Jefferson’s partial payment on a loan from Peyton.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.568

United States Army Hospital meteorological diary, 1833-1835

Formal title:: United States Army Hospital meteorological diary
Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1833-1835
Abstract:: A detailed daily recording of the weather, wind direction, and temperature maintained by a United States Army Hospital at Fort Wolcott on Goat Island in the Newport Harbor.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.592

Weld (Benjamin) spelling book

Formal title:: Benjamin Weld spelling book
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1770-1772
Abstract:: This book belonged to Benjamin Weld (fl. 1770-1772) and was used for spelling and other small lessons.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.577

Sweet (George D.) bill of lading

Formal title:: George D. Sweet bill of lading
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1776
Abstract:: Bill of lading for George D. Sweet (fl. 1774-1775), master of the Brig Othello, to Francis Mairez at an unidentified destination.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.578

Trowbridge (Joseph) bill of lading

Formal title:: Joseph Trowbridge bill of lading
Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 oversize folder)
Date range:: 1780
Abstract:: Bill of lading for Captain Joseph Trowbridge (1736-1790) of New Haven, Connecticut, for a shipment to Newport, Rhode Island, to be used by the French troops stationed there during the American Revolutionary War.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.566