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Rhode Island And Providence Plantations, Prescott O. Clarke

Rhode Island History

A short Historical Sketch and Statistical Compilation by Prescott O. Clarke. Together with a Catalogue of the Rhode Island Exhibit at the North, Central, and South American Exposition: New Orleans, 1885-6. William Carver Bates, Rhode Island Commissioner. 1885.

Published for distribution for the 1885 American Exposition held in New Orleans, the booklet was designed to provide visitors to the Exposition with a history of the state. Includes a list materials used during the exhibit and a list of Rhode Island business contributors.

The Burnside Expedition, Ambrose E. Burnside

Rhode Island History

By Ambrose E. Burnside, Late Major-General, United States Army. Personal Narratives of Events of the War of the Rebellion being papers read before the Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society. No.6 – Second Series. 1882.

Written by Ambrose Burnside and read before the Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society on July 7, 1880, the author discusses his military expedition along the North Carolina Coast between February and June of 1862. The expedition was part of General Winfield Scott’s overall Anaconda Plan, which was aimed at closing the blockade-running ports inside the Outer Banks.

Journal Of The Campaign At New York, 1776-7, Benjamin Trumbull

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This journal covers the New York campaign in 1776 and 1777.

Captain William Coit, P. H. Woodward

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This is a brief biography of Captain William Coit. It serves as an introduction to the Orderly Book of Moses Fargos for the use of William Coit's company which is the 4th Company and 6th Regiment under Colonel Samuel Holden Parsons.

Journal Of Simeon Lyman Of Sharon Aug. 10 To Dec. 28, 1775, Simeon Lyman

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Covers the period Aug. 10 to Dec. 28, 1775.

Moses Fargos -- Orderly Book, Moses Fargos

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This is the orderly book of Moses Fargos for the use of William Coit's company which is the 4th Company and 6th Regiment under Colonel Samuel Holden Parsons. It covers the period of April 23, 1775 to August 7, 1775 and includes General George Washington's commission to William Coit.

Journal Of Ensign Nathaniel Morgan, April 21 To Dec. 11, 1775, Nathaniel Morgan

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Covers the period April 21 to Dec. 11, 1775.

A Concise Journal Or Minutes Of The Principal Movements Towards St. John's Of The Siege And Surrender Of The Forts There In 1775, Benjamin Trumbull

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Covers the period July 26 to November 3, 1775.

Journal Of Bayze Wells Of Farmington: May, 1775 -- February,1777, At The Northward And In Canada, Bayze Wells

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Covers the period May, 1775 to November, 1777 and the capture of Fort Ticonderoga and the siege of Quebec.

Opinion Of The Judges Of The Supreme Court Relative To The Right Of A Husband To Vote On His Wife’S Real Estate [Given March 30, 1878]., Rhode Island State Supreme Court

Rhode Island History

The Rhode Island State Supreme Court issued this opinion in response to the question of “Can a husband, under the State constitution, Article II, Section 1, be entitled to vote by virtue of any right or interest which he may have as husband in the real estate of his wife, and if so, under what circumstances?” Rhode Island State law at the time required its citizens to own property of a certain value in order to vote. The point in question was can a husband use his wife’s property to qualify as a voter.

Counting The Electoral Votes, Benjamin T. Eames

Rhode Island History

Speech of Hon. Benj. T. Eames, of Rhode Island in the House of Representatives, January 25, 1877.

A speech by Rhode Island Congressman Benjamin Eames given on the floor of the House of Representatives discussing the constitutionality of which branch of government has the authority to count electoral votes in national elections.

An Historical Address Delivered In Scituate, Rhode Island, July 4th, 1876, At The Request Of The Town Authorities, C.C. Beaman

Rhode Island History

Given on the Centennial of the Nation’s anniversary, the author gives a brief overview of the founding of the Nation then narrates the early history of the town of Scituate and its founding settlers, including the family of Stephen Hopkins – signatory of the Declaration of Independence.

Warranty Deed, April 6, 1875

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Subject Files Collection

Warranty deed of land granted by Crawford Howland (witness: wife, Mary L.) to (first name eligible) Eliza Hopkins in Foster, RI on April 6, 1875. Recorded and witnessed by George W. Phillips, Town Clerk. "Recorded in Deed Book #14, p. 421."

Printed and handwritten; 1 folded sheet, (4 p.); 35 x 43 cm [unfolded].

[Letter], 1868, June 14, Boston, Mass., John Baker [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Business correspondences from John A. Baker of Boston, Massachusetts regarding the order of various bronze and other castings. Provides information regarding the casting trade.

One entry: dated July 14, 1868.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 21 x 25 cm. folded to 21 x 12.5 cm.

[Business Receipt], 1868, June 8, Lynn And Boston Express, Boston, Mass., [To] D.A. Blackington

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Subject Files Collection

A receipt of payment, issued June 8, 1868 from Lynn and Boston Express of Boston, Mass., issued to Mr. D.A. Blackington of Lynn, Mass. 12 x 21 cm.

[Business Receipt], 1868, June 4, Metropolitan Line Of Steamers, [To] D. A. Blackington

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Subject Files Collection

A receipt of payment, issued June 4, 1868 to D.A. Blackington of Lynn, Mass. from the Metropolitan Line of Steamers. 11 x 21 cm

[Business Receipt], 1868, June 3, John Savery's Sons [To] D. A. Blackington

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Subject Files Collection

A receipt of payment, issued June 3, 1868 from John Savery's Sons issued to D. A. Blackington of Lynn, Mass. 12 x 21 cm

[Letter], 1866, Dec. 17, Springvale, Wis., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Personal correspondence from (probably) Cameron's nephew Wallace Porter of Springvale, Wisconsin. Indicates enjoyment of Cameron's recent visit; familial illness and community activity.

One entry dated December 17, 1866; unsigned (probably nephew, Wallace Porter)

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Dec. 9, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts informing him that A. Cameron did not receive the job at the armory among other other familial items.

One entry: dated December 9, 1866

Handwritten 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Dec. 2, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts informing him he has obtained jobs at the Springfield Armory for both A. Cameron and their brother Joe. Provides information concerning the job and familial matters

One entry: dated December 2, 1866

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Oct. 10, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?). Informs Cameron of inability to join him on his trip out west. Dated October, 10 1866.

Handwritten; Single page, double-sided; 25 x 19 cm.

Includes envelope postmarked October 11 from Boston, Mass and addressed to "A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I."

[Letter], 1866, Oct. 7, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts regarding a photograph sent by post and directions to visit him before A. Cameron sets out for a trip to Wisconsin.

One entry: dated October 7, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.) 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Envelope included with letter, postmarked October 7, Springfield, Mass., and addressed to "A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I."

[Letter], 1866, Sept. 24, Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Two personal correspondences: one from Cameron's sister Kate Porter and one unsigned (husband of K. Cameron?) both of Springvale, Wisconsin. Both provide information regarding Cameron's land in or around Plover, Wisconsin.

Two distinct entries, written at same time, dated September 24, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Includes envelope postmarked September 28, Rosendale [Wis.] and addressed to "Mr. Allen F. Cameron Rockland, R.I."

[Letter], 1866, Sept. 9, Springfield, Mass., Walter Cameron [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Allen Cameron's Brother Walter from Springfield, Massachusetts. Among others, he informs Cameron of his job in U.S. Armory; theft of one thousand dollars by a former Brother Spooner of Hampden Lodge (Masonic?) in Springfield Massachusetts; and relates his interest in the completion of the Trans-Atlantic Cable.

One entry: dated September 9, 1866.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Related envelope postmarked September 10, Springfield, Mass. Addressed to: A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I. Note on envelope reads "Answered Oct 2nd/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, Aug. 26, Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Personal correspondence from Cameron's sister Kate of Springvale, Wisconsin. Recounts crop failures; weather conditions; prices of farm goods and services and various sundries.

Two distinct entries, one dated August 26, 1866 and one undated.

Handwritten ; 1 folded sheet (4 p.) 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, Aug. 15, Springvale, Wis., Kate Porter & Lena Porter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

Two personal correspondences: one from Cameron's sister Kate Porter and one from niece, Lena Porter both of Springvale, Wisconsin. Recounts familial activities including family outing to Yankee Robinson's Circus; crop harvest and individual illness.

Two distinct entries, one dated August 15, 1866 and one undated.

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

[Letter], 1866, July 29, North Conventry, Conn., B. A. Potter [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A business correspondence from B.A. Potter of North Coventry, Connecticut regarding land in Plover, Wisconsin.

One entry: dated July 29, 1866

Handwritten; Single page; 17.5 x 16 cm.

Envelope included postmarked July 31 from Andover, Connecticut and addressed to: "Mr. Allen F. Cameron Rockland, R.I." Note on envelope reads "Answered Oct 4th/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, July 29, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?).

Dated July 29, 1866.

Handwritten; Single page, double-sided; 25 x 19 cm.

Envelope (7.5 x 13 cm.) included postmarked July 29, 1866 from Boston, Mass and addressed to "A.F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I." Note on envelope reads "Answered Aug. 13/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, July 9, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?).

One entry: dated July 9, 1866

Handwritten on back of blank South End Coal Company receipt; Single page; 22 x 12 cm. folded to 7 x 12 cm.

Envelope in folder postmarked July 9 from Boston, Mass and addressed to "Allen F. Cameron Rockland, R.I." Note on envelope reads "Answd [sic] July 26/[18]66"

[Letter], 1866, May 15, Boston, Mass., John Aigan [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence form John Aigan of Boston, Massachusetts (possibly former Captain of the 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery?).

One entry: dated May 15, 1866.

Handwritten; Single page; 20 x 12 cm.

Envelope in folder dated May 16 from Boston, Mass. Address: Allen F. Cameron Esq. Rockland, R.I. Envelope labeled "Answered May 20, [18]66"