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[Letter], 1863, November 30, Archbald Chapman [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Archibald Chapman, uncle of Allen Cameron. Acknowledgment of monetary indebtedness; relates general and financial hardships and acknowledges the ill health of A. Cameron as presently active in military service. Suggests Cameron's wife board with him and his family, one day's distance (Troy, NY?).

One entry: dated November 30, 1863

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 12.5 cm.

Form Number 13: Inventory And Inspection Report Of Unserviceable Ordnance Stores

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This form provides the instructions included in Circular Number 52, Disposition of Unserviceable and Surplus Ordnance Stores, November 12, 1863. Also included is "Suggestions to Officers Having Unserviceable Ordnance Stores On Hand".

36 x 43 cm. 3 pages, Double sided, folded by width and quad-folded by length; Form Number 13 over inside pages 2 and 3.

1 of 2 copies in folder.

Form Number 2-(B): Invoice Of Stores

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This form provides an extract of the instructions included in Circular Number 52, Disposition of Unserviceable and Surplus Ordnance Stores, November 12, 1863: Authority for Making Transfers of Property Must be Furnished. Also includes proper observations for officers invoicing ordnance stores.

28 X 22 cm. Single page, Double sided, tri-folded; Form Number 2-(b) on back.

1 of 5 copies in folder.

Form Number 3(A): For Issues Or Ordnance Of Stores

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This form provides an extract of the instructions included in Circular Number 52, Series of 1863: Also includes "Suggestions to Officers Issuing Ordnance Stores."

36 X 22 cm. Single page, Double sided, folded 4x; Form Number 3(A) on back.

1 of 5 copies in folder.

[Letter], 1863, May 14, Oshkosh, Wis., S.H. Alban [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A business correspondence from S.H. Alban as part of a follow up to Allen F. Cameron Personal Correspondence: July 29, 1861. Relates information regarding a land deed/certificate in Plover, Wisconsin via the Land office in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Forwarded by C.H. Hamlin.

One entry: dated May 14, 1863

Handwritten; Single page; 25 x 20 cm.

[Letter], 1863, Mar. 6, Rockland, R.I., Harrison Clarke [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from Harrison Clarke of Rockland, Rhode Island. Comments about the war's relation to the textile industry. Refers to output of Ponaganset Mill in the village of Rockland, Rhode Island. Allen Cameron had worked with Clarke and as Weave Room supervisor (in Rockland and perhaps at Ponaganset Mill?) before the war.

One entry: dated March 6, 1863

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 26 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

This letter was reproduced in whole in Silber, Nina and Mary Beth Sievens, eds. 'Yankee Correspondence: Civil War Letters Between New England Soldiers and the …

[Letter], 1861, July 29, Oshkosh, Wis., C.R. Hamlin [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A business correspondence from C.R. Hamlin of the sheriff's office of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Relates information to the ongoing status of a Patent in a land office initiated by Cameron and a 'Mr. Potter'. Also relates the civil war military adventures of Hamlin's son.

One entry: dated July 29, 1861

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 26 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1860, Sept. 23, Providence, R.I., Elisabeth Chapman [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence from Cameron's Aunt, Elisabeth Chapman of Providence. Relates general personal information and her upcoming move to Troy (New York?).

One entry: dated September 23, 1860.

Handwritten; Single page; 25 x 20 cm.

[Letter], [Undated], Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Sister Kate of Springvale, Wisconsin. Relates the cost of everyday items and various familial successes and hardships with five children. Encourages Cameron to leave Foster, Rhode Island for Wisconsin.

Two distinct entries: the first one, undated and the second dated September 21, year unknown.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet; 21 x 25 cm. folded to 21 x 12.5 cm.; extensive foxing on first page

[Certificate], The Railway Educational Association Conducting The Railway Correspondence School, [For] Train Brakeman, [Presented To] Willard Hopkins

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A Train Brakeman certificate issued by the Railway Education Association, Railway Correspondence School (New York) to Willard Hopkins on August 16th [year unknown].

Connection to Allen F. Cameron unclear.

Printed, with handwritten name and signature; Single page; 24 x 30 cm.; Tri-folds, tears at folds.

Circular: Headquarters, U.S. Forces, March 26, 186?

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular provides instructions on proper Guard Mounting.

By command of Brigadier General George L. Andrews via Captain Chas. B. Gaskill, Acting Assistant Adjutant General.

12 x 13 cm. Single page. Extensive foxing. [Note: Final digit of year is unreadable on this document].

[Letter], [Undated], Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter & Wallace Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's nephew, Wallace and Sister, Kate from Springvale, Wisconsin. Doubles as a thank you letter and missive regarding friends and family.

Two distinct entries: undated.

Handwritten; 2 pages, double-sided; First page,21 x 23 cm, second page 25 X 20 cm.

[Letter], [Undated], Springvale, Wis., Lena Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's niece, Lena C. Porter from Springvale, Wisconsin. Relates her familial experiences during the winter.

One entry, undated.

Handwritten; Single page, double-sided; 21 X 13 cm.

[Letter], 1859, Nov. 6, Canton, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence from brother Walter Cameron from Canton, Massachusetts(?). Relates information concerning the re-payment of a personal loan; problems with local water supply; and refers to family members.

One entry: dated November 6, 1859

Handwritten; Single page; 25 x 19 cm.

[Letter], 1859, Sept. 7, Canton, Mass., John Mckay [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from "brother" John McKay of Canton, Massachusetts(?). Indicates five dollars was sent by post with note; written on behalf of "Walter" (Allen's brother, Walter Cameron?); and indicates that they are mustering out.

One entry: dated September 7, 1859

Handwritten; Single page, 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 26 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1859, April 20, Providence, R.I., Alfred Sherman [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal/business(?) correspondence from Alfred Sherman of Providence. Refers to Allen Cameron as "Doctor" throughout and relates the on-going condition of his foot as well as information concerning mutual acquaintainces.

One entry: dated April 20, 1859

Handwritten; Single page; 31 x 20 cm. folded to 21 x 20 cm.

[Letter], 1857, July 16, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich., Harrison Clarke [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from Harrison Clarke of Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan. Relates fondness for Cameron; description of Forth of July events; comments upon a Comet sighting in or around July, 1857 and its possible effects upon the weather.

One entry: dated July 16, 1857

Handwritten on printed letterhead; 1 folded sheet (4 pages); 25 x 40 cm. folded to 25 x 20 cm.

[Letter], 1857, Mar. 3, Parker V. Webster [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A business correspondence written to Allen Cameron from Parker V. Webster concerning personal property.

One entry: dated March 3, 1857

Handwritten; Single page; 20 X 13 cm.

[Letter], 1854, Mar. 11, Burriville, R.I., John Congdon [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from John Congdon of Burriville, Rhode Island. Relates the struggles of family life and updates thereof. Mentions Plainville, Connecticut(?) and Chepachet, Rhode Island.

One entry: dated March 11, 1854

Handwritten; Single page (of folded 4 page stock, unmarked); 20 X 16 cm. (folded), 20 x 32 cm. (unfolded)

[Letter], 1853, Nov. 10, West Sutton, Mass., Mary E. Gould [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence written to Allen Cameron from Mary E. Gould, West Sutton, Massachusetts relating her views on religion and personal conduct of the day, among others. One entry: dated November 10, 1853.

Handwritten; Single page, double-sided; 25 x 20cm.

Charge Of Chief Justice Durfee, Job Durfee

Pamphlets: Contemporary Assessments of the Dorr Rebellion

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The Right Of The People Of Rhode Island To Form A Constitution: The Nine Lawyers' Opinion, Thomas W. Dorr

Pamphlets: Contemporary Assessments of the Dorr Rebellion

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To The Members Of The General Assembly Of Rhode Island, John Pitman

Pamphlets: Contemporary Assessments of the Dorr Rebellion

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Address On The Right Of Suffrage, Seth Luther

Pamphlets: Contemporary Assessments of the Dorr Rebellion

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Extension Of Suffrage, B. Hazard

Pamphlets: Contemporary Assessments of the Dorr Rebellion

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The Child's Instructer And Moral Primer, By The Young Child's Friend

Rare Books

Besides the Stops and principal Characters used in Punctuation, the Figures and Abbreviations, Early Lessons in Prose; among which are some very pleasing and valuable pieces of Sacred History, and the Ten Commandments; likewise a brief selection from Baldwin's Fables -- History of the Elephant, Whale, Ant and Silk Worm, &c. &c.

Ornamented with Cuts. All which, Afford a pleasing variety for the child, are calculated to improve his morals, to give him that instruction which is suitable to his age, and to advance him in the valuable and delightsome acquirement of good reading.

Memoir Of The Indian Wars, John Stuart

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The Tryal Between J.G. Biker, Plaintiff; And M. Morley, Doctor Of Phyfic, Defendant; For Criminal Conversation With The Plaintiff’S Wife; On Tuefday The 30th Of June At Guildhall, London, Sword &. Buckler Court

Special Collections Miscellanea

An account of a civil suit, including witness testimony, of charges of assault and criminal conversation against the defendant for having unlawful martial relations with the plaintiff’s wife. The evidence presented during the trial suggests witness tampering took place on the part of the plaintiff, which resulted in a verdict for the defendant. Printed for J. Huggonson in Sword and Buckler Court, Ludgate-Hill. 1741.