June 10, 1848

Brown, John, 1800-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Simon Perkins

In the letter, John Brown discusses his wool business. "Burlington" continues to make excuses for not paying, while at the same time pleading for wool to be sent to him. Burlington Mills Manufacturing Company in Vermont was one of Brown's clients in the wool business.

GLC00106

1776-1780

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Header Record

Title: [Collection of five journals chronicling William Ellery's travels to Congress] [Decimalized .01-.05]

GLC00107

circa 1776-1777

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Journal of William Ellery's journey from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Dighton, Massachusetts]

Signed "W.E." Discusses his travels and expenses through eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, southern New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Contains descriptions of Moravian settlements near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; imprisoned Tories at Newton, New Jersey; room and board at Fishkill, New York; and news of General William Howe's evacuation of New York. William Whipple accompanied him on his trip.

GLC00107.01

20 October - 15 November 1777

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Journal of William Ellery's journey from Dighton, Massachusetts, to Yorktown, Pennsylvania]

Discusses British General John Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga and meetings with Generals Oliver Wolcott and Israel Putnam, and with Members of the Continental Congress Francis Dana, John Hancock, John Adams, and Samuel Adams. Includes allusions to Cervantes' "Don Quixote" and Laurence Sterne's "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman."

GLC00107.02

June 28, 1778-July 23, 1778

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Journal of William Ellery's journey from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts]

Discusses his travels through Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Princeton, New Jersey, southern New York State, Connecticut, Providence, Rhode Island, and Massachusettes. Describes the defeat of Sir Henry Clinton at the Battle of Monmouth and speaks of Philadelphia's mood after its liberation. Mentions Elbridge Gerry and Francis Dana, members of the Continental Congress. Item in original brown wrappers fastened with a pin.

GLC00107.03

24 October 1778 - 14 July 1779

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Journal of William Ellery's journey from Dighton, Massachusetts, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]

Discusses travels through Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Describes preparations for Independence day in Philadelphia on the day of his departure (3 July 1779) and reports news of British marauding on the Connecticut coastline. Details his expenses as a Member of Congress. Note in Ellery's hand on back cover reads: "Mr. William Redwood of Philadelphia joined me at Providence in his way home." Item includes original sewing in margin.

GLC00107.04

November 10, 1779 - April 15, 1780

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Journal of William Ellery's journey from Cranston, Rhode Island, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]

Discusses his travels through Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The bulk of the journal records the journey from Rhode Island to Philadelphia. Discusses a debate about blood chemistry and other medical matters that he provoked between Dr. Graham of Westbury and Thomas Tillotson, the Surgeon General of the Northern Department. Mentions a letter discovered on the road, which speaks of the forthcoming British evacuation of New York. Details his expenses as a Member of Congress.

GLC00107.05

1812 - 1815

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Header Record

Title: [Collection of nine letters from William Ellery to his grandson, George Channing] [Decimalized .01-.09]

GLC00108

January 20, 1812

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter and for the wine he sent. He apologizes for the delay in responding due to outfitting a revenue cutter to cruise against violators of the Non-Intercourse Act. He reports that he has received a letter from R.H. Dana of Provincetown. In the letter, he praises education, and includes local news intended for Channing's mother and mentions a letter of recommendation for R.H. Dana. He asks that the letter be forwarded to M.R. Dana. A poetic note is written on the envelope leaf.

GLC00108.01

March 18, 1812

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter. He approves of Channing's career choice, and compares the commission brokerage and the auctioneering business. He advises him to be polite to all persons, especially in business dealings, and thanks him for family news.

GLC00108.02

April 15, 1812

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter. He expresses happiness on the success of his auction business and that the candidate who opposed Channing in the recent election was defeated. He is much pressed with the increase of his duties during the present conflict with Great Britain. He reports that in local politics that the Federalists are sure to triumph.

GLC00108.03

August 21, 1812

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery reprimands his grandson for the delay in sending his last letter. Channing asked for aid regarding a bank in which Ellery owned stock. Ellery replies that he will help his grandson and uses a shipping metaphor to preach moderation. Ellery considers nations with intemperate rulers as being punished by God. He thinks it highly unlikely that there will be a President of the United States from the North. He writes that though enslaved people increase Southern representation he believes that enslaved people would side with the North if given a chance. He thanks…

GLC00108.04

December 5, 1812

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery writes to his grandson that he is happy Channing has gained a business partner and inquires as to who drew up the legal documents executing the partnership. He believes theological differences in the world will persist, and that everyone would get along if they treated each other morally. He comments that a religious war would be much worse than the War of 1812. He discusses a preacher and his success with parishioners. He comments on the Channing family moving from Newport, Rhode Island, to Boston. He sends his love to all the members of the family.

GLC00108.05

April 30, 1813

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In his letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter and advises him to stop apologizing so much for the delay in writing. He apologizes for the character of his own writing, which has resulted from not taking proper care of his pen. He discusses his understanding of feminine psychology and sends his love to the family.

GLC00108.06

May 14, 1814

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In his letter, William Ellery agrees with his grandson that evils have resulted from commercial regulations brought on by the War of 1812. He does not think Congress will enact an embargo and believes the British have a right to blockade their enemy's ports. He advises moderation in expenses and pleasures when he marries. He refers to the Book of Ruth in a discussion of marriage customs as they relate to the impending nuptials between Channing's mother and William. He discusses a possible visit and family news, and mentions the good character of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Writing one…

GLC00108.07

July 18, 1814

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

William Ellery writes to his grandson discussing his daily routine. He hopes Channing will have enough business so he can marry soon. He declines the offer to add to his stock of wine because he wants to reserve his money during the uncertain times of the War of 1812. In the letter: he comments on several orations, discusses the British blockade, and President Madison's call to raise troops.

GLC00108.08

May 17, 1815

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter. Glad that his loan to Channing has helped. Has heard about Channing's sister Ann's death and has written a letter of condolence to their mother. Shares his thoughts about grief and sends his love to the family. Adds a post script that his sons are entering into a partnership in Norfolk, Virginia. Asks Channing to do what he can for them.

GLC00108.09

December 13, 1790

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Letter signed

Title: to William Ellery

Writes that he learned from the Collector of Customs at Providence that the ship Warren embarked without a coasting license or a register indicating her destination. Asks if she arrived in Newport without a license and if Ellery charged her with foreign tonnage. If she did not make a regular entry with Ellery, he is to proceed against her for the penalty. Rebukes Ellery for leaving his post without informing the deputy of his duties and requests that Ellery do so in the future.

GLC00109

February 14, 1780

Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Ellery

Written by Laurens, previously President of the Continental Congress. Laurens left his Congressional seat in November 1779 and returned home before departing from Philadelphia for the Netherlands to negotiate a loan in August 1780 (he was captured by the British on that journey). The letter is to Ellery, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a Continental Congressman from Rhode Island. References Ellery's letter from December 24, 1779. Expresses fears on the British approach to Charlestown (after 1783, Charleston). General Sir Henry Clinton's expeditionary force had landed in South…

GLC00110

1794

Stiles, Ezra, 1727-1795

Book

Title: A history of three of the judges of King Charles I: Major-General Whalley, Major-General Goffe, and Colonel Dixwell. . .[Inscribed by William Ellery].

Title continues: "who, at the Restoration, 1660, fled to America, and were secreted and concealed, in Massachusetts and Connecticut, for near thirty years; with an account of Mr. Theophilus Whale, of Narragansett, supposed to have been also one of the judges." Signed by Ellery on the title page, with the date, 1795. Extensively annotated and commented upon in the margins, Ellery takes issue with many of Stiles's comments about contemporary events. Stiles was President of Yale College from 1778 until 1795. A Member of the Continental Congress from 1776 until 1785, William Ellery was a…

GLC00111

November 4, 1838

Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. F. Cox

William Henry Harrison urges Cox to reconsider his decision not to attend an upcoming convention for he is relying on his influence to " ... counter act certain sinister movements which were apprehended." Discusses his presidential prospects in Ohio for the 1840 election. "I knew enough of the foolish Conduct of some of the leading Whigs to make me believe that they had imbibed very erroneous notions in relation to the Whig strength in the State. But greatly as I lament the result, It has smoothed my way greatly in this State." Mentions that many men have avowed to give up on Henry Clay as a…

GLC00112

March 13, 1813

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Lewis

The letter mentions concern with supply problems to Lewis, who was quartermaster in Nashville, government inefficiency, the national debt and heavy taxes. Includes complaints of his own inactivity when his troops are needed in the Northwest, but will continue to obey his orders. Worries that the whole governmental system is not functioning properly. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

GLC00113

July 26, 1820

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Calhoun

Writes to Secretary of War Calhoun about the removal of intruders on Cherokee land on the Georgia frontier. Reports on the intense opposition Captain R.K. Call has faced from white settlers. Forwards a letter from Call (not included) in which he seeks authority to impose on "the border citizens," who suggested they will kill the Cherokee after the army leaves, a "speedy & examplory punishment if they should attempt to carry their threats into execution." Jackson wants the letter to be passed on to President Monroe. Docketed by Jackson.

GLC00114

November 14, 1892

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E.K. May

The letter discusses reform for hardened criminals. Hayes wants as much reform as possible, but those not able to reform should stay in prison indefinitely - "no cure no release."

GLC00118.01.01

November 29, 1916

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to E. J. Julian

Roosevelt provides thanks for the letter, alludes to "too-proud-to-fight." Cryptic references to Julian's attitudes (which Roosevelt doesn't agree with) and the former's raising his children with a "too-proud-to-fight" attitude. Typed on Metropolitan Magazine stationery with punctuation corrections by Theodore Roosevelt. Header is Metropolitan/The Livest Magazine in America/432 Fourth Avenue, New York. Sub-header is Office of Theodore Roosevelt. Stationery watermarked, possibly "Interboro." One bust engraving of Theodore Roosevelt included.

GLC00118.05