circa 1796-1806

Wendell, fl. 1796-1806

Autograph note

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he believes his life and property are in danger and wishes to make such a statement before a magistrate.

GLC02437.08198

17 March 1793

Wendell, John, 1731-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writing on behalf of his relative James Wendell, asking Knox to purchase a piece of land Wendell owns adjoining the Waldo patent. James Wendell claims to own about two thousand five hundred acres adjoining the Waldo patent which he wishes Knox to purchase. If he does so "on generous terms" John will give a piece of land in Portsmouth to the Flucker family, Knox's in-laws.

GLC02437.09240

7 November 1789

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [No. 60 (November 7, 1789)]

Printed on page four is the act of Congress to establish the Judicial Courts of the United States (continued in the 2nd issue of the Gazette, see GLC08757.02). A letter of John Adams dated 16 October 1780 concerning troops in the Revolutionary War is published on page 1. Other articles deal with the public debt of the Union, President George Washington, and the Senate.

GLC08757.01

11 November 1789

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [No. 61 (November 11, 1789)]

Printed on page four is the continuation of the act of Congress to establish the Judicial Courts of the United States (see GLC08757.01 for the first part). Other articles concern privateering, the national debt, and congressional salaries.

GLC08757.02

February 16, 1807

Meigs, Return J., 1782-1851

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt for services in running the boundary line.

GLC07562.03.06

13 August 1807

Autograph document

Title: [Militia list of detached soldiers, with Jacob Bailey as Sergeant]

A list of soldiers in the militia who were detached in August of 1807 under Sergeant Jacob Bailey.

GLC02669.032

1 October 1811 to 7 October 1811

Autograph document

Title: [Work record for John Webster and Caleb Haskill]

A record of the days worked by John Webster and Caleb Haskill.

GLC02669.048

10 July 1806 to 10 July 1813

Autograph document

Title: [Public service announcement]

This document announces Lieutenant Walter Sheldon as Pay Master for the 11th Regiment in Burlington, Vermont.

GLC02669.072

22 November 1808

Taylor, Elizabeth H., fl. 1808

Autograph document signed

Title: [Certification that Robert Taylor is a minor]

This document written by Elizabeth H. Taylor states that her son, Robert Taylor, is a minor who was born on January 26, 1790. The document is certified by Robert Bayley, Moley Bayley, and Robert Bayley, Junior.

GLC02669.074

1804

Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808

Autograph document signed

Title: [Apprenticeship agreement]

Apprenticeship aggreement between Isaac Eveleth and Jacob Bailey. Eveleth, age 14, is be in the custody of Bailey for seven years. At the conclusion of the apprenticeship, Bailey will supply Eveleth with fifty dollars and two suits, one for Sundays and one suitable for work.

GLC02669.077

8 November 1808

McDowell, Andrew, fl. 1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Bailey

A letter from Andrew McDonell to Jacob Bailey. McDonell tells Bailey that while he has been convinced that Robert Taylor is a minor, he believes that it would be more benefitial for Taylor to remain with the army than for him to be sent home.

GLC02669.001

30 April 1820

Bailey, Jacob, fl. 1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Bailey

A letter to Jacob Bailey, concerning life in French Canada. Towards the end of the letter two paragraphs are written in French.

GLC02669.012

17 July 1800

Weeks, Major S., fl. 1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Weeks

A letter from Major S. Weeks to his wife describing the hanging of a man in the presence of his wife and four small children.

GLC02669.013

23 September 1811

Magoo, Rebecca, fl. 1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Magoo

A letter from Rebecca Magoo to her sister Mary Magoo stating that she is very unhappy in her current situation and desires to come home immediately.

GLC02669.014

10 October 1808

Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808

Autograph document

Title: Various notes and memos

A document, possibly scratch paper, with various messages and dates, including a note is on absentees at a milita gathering, a poem, a child's note reading, "Daddy do not be discouraged," mathmatical equations, and repetative writings of various names.

GLC02669.015

25 August1809

Johnson, Thomas, fl. 1809

Autograph document signed

Title: to Corporal Daniel Fogg

A letter to Corporal Daniel Fogg from Captain Thomas Johnson ordering him to gather the commissioned officers and soldiers at the parade grounds at 1:00 p.m. on September 4, 1809. On the back of the letter is a reply from Fogg stating that he conveyed the message to the troops.

GLC02669.016

25 August 1809

Johnson, Thomas, fl. 1809

Autograph document signed

Title: to Corporal Pelletiah Lyon

A letter to Corporal Pelletiah Lyon from Captain Thomas Johnson ordering him to gather the commissioned officers and soldiers at the parade grounds at 1:00 p.m. on September 4, 1809. On the back of the letter is a reply from Lyon stating that he has conveyed the message to the troops.

GLC02669.017

16 September 1809

Chute, Thomas, fl. 1809

Autograph document signed

Title: [Regimental orders third regiment]

This document orders the soldiers of the Third Regiment to come well equiped to Windham, New York on October 10, 1809, ready for inspection and other militia duty. The name Captain Johnson is written on the back of the document.

GLC02669.018

8 August 1810

Chute, Thomas, fl. 1809

Autograph document signed

Title: [Regimental orders third regiment]

Orders to the Third Regiment to meet in Windham, New York on on August 13, 1810. Ensign T. Baley is written across the back of the document.

GLC02669.019

30 June 1808

Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808

Autograph document signed

Title: to unknown recipient

Jacob Bailey tells a number of soldiers to meet at the usual place of a parade. This document appears to be a copy written by a clerk.

GLC02669.024

7 May 1792

Fenner, Arthur, 1745-1805

Typed letter signed

Title: To Thomas Noyes

Letter from Arthur Fenner to Thomas Noyes appointing Noyes Second Major of the Senior Class Regiment of Washington County, Rhode Island. Includes the seal of Rhode Island. Co-signed by Henry Ward.

GLC02150.09

6 May 1793

Fenner, Arthur, 1745-1805

Typed letter signed

Title: To Thomas Noyes

Letter from Arthur Fenner to Thomas Noyes appointing Noyes First Major of the Senior Class Regiment of Washington County, Rhode Island. Includes the seal of Rhode Island. Co-signed by Henry Ward.

GLC02150.10

12 May 1794

Fenner, Arthur, 1745-1805

Typed letter signed

Title: To Thomas Noyes

Letter from Arthur Fenner to Thomas Noyes appointing Noyes Lieutenant Colonel Commander of the Senior Class Regiment of Washington County, Rhode Island. Includes the seal of Rhode Island. Co-signed by Henry Ward.

GLC02150.11

14 July 1794

Thurston, George, 1741-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Thomas Noyes

Letter from George Thurston to Thomas Noyes instructing him to bring the Second Class Regiment to a company parade on August 21.

GLC02150.12

December 8, 1819

Clark, Nicholas, fl. 1819

Autograph document signed

Title: An inventory of the personal estate of Col. Thomas Noyes late of Westerly deceased taken and appraised by us the subscribers duly appointed for that purpose by the Honourable Court of Probate of the Town of Westerly

Inventory of the personal estate of Col. Thomas Noyes of Westerly shortly after he died. It includes a list of his possessions and their worth, as well as a list of family members who appear to have inherited money from him.

GLC02150.20