Rhode Island College miscellaneous papers, 1763-1804
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
Published in 2014
Collection Overview
| Title: | Rhode Island College miscellaneous papers |
| Date range: | 1763-1804 |
| Creator: | Rhode Island College (1764-1804) |
| Extent: | 250 items |
| Abstract: | A collection of historical documents from the petition for a charter in 1763 to the change of name from Rhode Island College to Brown University in 1804. Titles of the papers and folder numbers are taken from the two volumes in which the papers had previously been mounted. |
| Language of materials: | English |
| Repository: | John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts |
| Collection number: | MS.1E.1 |
Scope & content
The Rhode Island College miscellaneous papers date from the petition for a charter in 1763 to the change of name from Rhode Island College to Brown University in 1804. Included in the collection are minutes, reports, correspondence, a charter, lists of subscribers, lists of members of the corporation, accounts, and library catalogs.The collection documents the grant from the General Assembly and the Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island for the establishment of a college; the early history of the College's Corporation; the appropriation of financial support; the absence of religious requirements; students; the college library; and the impact of the Revolution on the College. A speech given by George Washington at the College on August 19, 1790, is in the collection.
Student conduct, admissions, commencements, tuition, and fees for commons and boarding are documented through the Corporation minutes and correspondence. The development of the college library is documented through orders for books, letters related to the donation of books, and library catalogs. The impact of the Revolution on the College is detailed in compensation requests from the College to Congress.
Access Points
Subject Names- Backus, Isaac, 1724-1804
- Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815
- Brown, Moses, 1738-1836
- Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791
- Brown, Nicholas, 1769-1841
- Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795
- Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785
- Manning, James, 1738-1791
- Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820
- Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805
- Washington, George, 1732-1799--Speech
- Rhode Island College (1764-1804)--Charters
- Rhode Island College (1764-1804)--Corporation
- Rhode Island College (1764-1804)--Funds and scholarships
- Rhode Island College (1764-1804)--History--18th century
- Rhode Island College (1764-1804)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
- Rhode Island College (1764-1804)--Students
- Rhode Island College (1764-1804)
- Newport (R.I.)
- Rhode Island--History
- Rhode Island--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Claims
- Providence (R.I.)
- Academic libraries--Rhode Island
- Jewish college students--Rhode Island
- Libraries--History
- Library catalogs--Rhode Island
- Universities and colleges--Rhode Island
- Accounts
- Advertisements
- Bills of sale
- broadsides
- charters
- Directories
- Letters (Correspondence)
- petitions
- Proceedings
- Manuscripts
- memoranda
- Minutes
- receipts
- Records
- Reports
- resolutions
- Subscription lists
Arrangement
The collection was assembled and arranged during 1903 and 1904. Titles of the papers and folder numbers are taken from the two volumes in which the papers had previously been mounted. The collection is divided into 6 series:
- Series 1. Correspondence and documents, 1763-1769
- Series 2. Correspondence and documents, 1770-1779
- Series 3. Correspondence and documents, 1780-1789
- Series 4. Correspondence and documents, 1790-1799
- Series 5. Correspondence and documents, 1800-1804
- Series 6. Addenda
Manuscript indexes to the collection are located in Box 3.
Historical note
Founded in 1764, Rhode Island College was governed by a Corporation of two boards, Fellows and Trustees, each comprised of specific numbers of members from various Protestant denominations. However, there were no religious requirements for students and in 1770 the Corporation expressly stated that Jewish students would be admitted to the College.Collecting financial support for the College was of major concern for the Corporation and money was usually raised through subscriptions. Baptist clergy, including Morgan Edwards, who traveled to Great Britain, and Hezekiah Smith in Georgia and South Carolina, solicited subscriptions on behalf of the College.
The competition between Rhode Island towns, especially Newport and Providence, for the final location of the College, first located in Warren, is documented in the collection. Members of the Brown family (Nicholas, Joseph, John, and Moses) were instrumental in the 1770 decision to locate the College in Providence and were responsible for building the college edifice.
During the Revolution the College was closed. The College edifice was used as a barracks for American troops from 1776 to 1780 and was a hospital for French militia from 1786 to 1792. After the war, the College sought compensation from Congress for the damages done during occupation.
Nicholas Brown (1769-1841) gave a $5,000 endowment in 1804 and the College was subsequently named Brown University.
Chronology of early administrators
- 1764-1785, Stephen Hopkins, chancellor
- 1765-1791, James Manning, president
- 1785-1815, Jabez Bowen, chancellor
- 1792-1802, Jonathan Maxcy, president
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: | Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Alternate form: | Digital facsimiles of items from this collection are available from within the online finding aid. |
| Preferred citation: | Rhode Island College miscellaneous papers, MS-1E-1, Brown University Archives. |
| Contact information: | John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts Box A Brown University Providence, RI 02912 Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148 Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu |
Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION | |
| Processing information: | The title page image of the College Edifice and the President's House is from the Brown University Archives' Print Collection. This engraving, the earliest view of the campus, is based on a drawing by David Augustas Leonard, class of 1792, grandfather of John Hay, class of 1858. |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Martha Mitchell |
| Encoding: | This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2014-12-11 |
Additional Information
| Related material: | Manuscript indexes to the collection are located in box 3.Related collections in the Brown University Archives include:James Manning papers and Samuel Jones papers |
| Location/Existence of copies: | Digital facsimiles of items from this collection are available from within the online finding aid. |
| Other information: |
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Inventory
Series 1. Correspondence and documents, 1763-1769
Box 1
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box 1, Folder I:1 |
To the Honorable, the General Assembly of His Majesty's Colony of Rhode Island to be held at Newport on the first Monday of August, A.D. 1763 ... The petition of divers of the inhabitants of said Colony 4.0 pages Contents Note: Petition presented to the General Assembly pleading for permission to establish an institution of learning in the Colony. Sixty original signatures of petitioners appended. On verso--Petition for a college. Filed Aug. 4, 1763. Genre: petition |
1763 Aug 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:3 |
The Governor and Company of his Majesty's English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations in America in their General Assembly held at Newport ... the first Monday of Aug. A.D. 1763 ... Whereas institutions for Liberal Education ... 8.0 pages Contents Note: On verso: Original Draught of ye Charter of R. Island Col. Genre: charter |
1763 Aug 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:5 |
The Governor and Company of his Majesty's English Colony ... 4.0 pages Contents Note: Another copy of the draft of the charter (see I:3), in a different hand. Genre: charter |
1763 Aug 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:7 |
To the Honorable the General Assembly ... 4.0 pages Contents Note: Another draft of the petition (see I:1), with sundry variations and especial mention made of the Baptists. No individual signatures. On verso--Copy of the Petition to the General Assembly for obtaining the Charter of the College. Genre: petition |
1763 Oct 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:9 |
Original minutes of the doings of the Corporation in 1764 & 1765 2.0 pages Contents Note: A list of names of the trustees and fellows who have signed the oath of allegiance; minutes of the Anniversary meeting of the College at which a committee was chosen to draw up a preamble for subscriptions, etc. Genre: minutes |
1764-1765 |
| Box 1, Folder I:11 |
Minutes of whom it was agreed to send the original Subscription books 2.0 pages Contents Note: Begins: "This certifies that ... is fully authorized by the Corporation for founding a College in the Colony of Rhode Island to receive any donations that may be made for founding and endowing said College ..." List of names follows. Genre: minutes |
1764 |
| Box 1, Folder I:13 |
A list of gentlemen authorized to receive subscriptions for ye College in 1764 4.0 pages Contents Note: List of names. Begins: "Newport. Jas Lyndon, Job Bennett ..." Genre: directory |
1764 |
| Box 1, Folder I:15 |
Rough minutes of the doings of the Corporation 4.0 pages Contents Note: Contains copy of form to appear in subscription books authorizing the bearer to collect money for the College. Also form of receipt for cash received. Genre: minutes |
1764 Sep 6 |
| Box 1, Folder I:17 |
Corporation minutes, 1765 2.0 pages Contents Note: List of names of members of Corporation present, list of gentlemen appointed to receive subscriptions, appointment of Jeremiah Condy to solicit funds in Europe, etc. Sketch of proposed college edifice added. Genre: minutes |
1765 Sep 6 |
| Box 1, Folder I:19(1) |
Copy of authorization to solicit funds for the College 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript |
1765 |
| Box 1, Folder I:19(2) |
Copy of form signed by subscribers to the funds 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript |
1765 Sep 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:21 |
Resolves of a Committee of the Corporation
Newport, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resolution "that an exemplification of the Charter ... be made out on parchment and deposited with the President," and other resolutions regarding men appointed to receive subscriptions. Genre: resolution |
1765 Nov 12 |
| Box 1, Folder I:23 |
Minutes 10.0 pages Contents Note: Includes copies of original rough minutes (see I:9-I:21). In the minutes of 1766 is a description of the first seal of the college. Genre: minutes |
1764-1766 |
| Box 1, Folder I:25(1) |
Stiles, Ezra to Brown University--Board of Fellows 4.0 pages Contents Note: Letter to the Chancellor, President, Fellows and Trustees of the College of Rhode Island declining the office of Fellow of the College. Genre: autograph letter signed Stiles, Ezra, 1727-1795 Brown University--Board of Fellows |
1766 Sep 23 |
| Box 1, Folder I:25(2) |
Brown University--Board of Trustees to Hall, Dr. Samuel 2.0 pages Contents Note: Bill for printing and paper. Genre: autograph letter signed Hall, Samuel Brown University--Board of Trustees |
1764-1766 |
| Box 1, Folder I:27(1) |
Eyres, Thomas to Edwards, Morgan
Newport, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of letter in regard to the subscription books and urging that the solicitors of funds use their utmost efforts to obtain results. Genre: autograph letter signed Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Eyres, Thomas, d.1788 Brown University--Subscriptions |
1766 Sep 9 |
| Box 1, Folder I:27(2) |
[Rough draft of minutes]
Newport, RI 2.0 pages Genre: minutes |
1766 Nov 20 |
| Box 1, Folder I:29(1) |
Copy of M. Edwards Commission to Europe
Newport, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Commission issued by Samuel Ward, chancellor, and James Manning, president, delegating Edwards "to proceed to Europe to solicit and receive donations" for the college. Genre: manuscript Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ward, Samuel, 1756-1832 Brown University--Subscriptions Brown University. Corporation |
1766 Nov 20 |
| Box 1, Folder I:29(2) |
Original minutes of the meeting of the Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Notes that children of those who profess Judaism shall be admitted to the college with all the privileges and advantages and at the same time enjoy the freedom of their own religion. Genre: minutes |
1769 |
| Box 1, Folder I:31 |
[Minutes, 1767-1768]
Newport, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Notes the appointment of David Howell as tutor with salary of 72 pounds. Voted that Mr. Edwards be instructed to purchase abroad an air pump, a telescope, and a microscope. Genre: minutes Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--Faculty--Salaries Brown University--Scientific apparatus and instruments Brown University. Corporation |
1767 Sep 2, 1768 Sep 7 |
| Box 1, Folder I:33 |
Edwards, Morgan to Manning, James
London, England 4.0 pages Contents Note: Reports from London on his efforts to raise funds for the college. Genre: autograph letter signed Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Subscriptions |
1768 Apr 26 |
| Box 1, Folder I:35(1) |
[Begins] "The credentials of the Rev. Morgan Edwards of Philadelphia being satisfactory to this assembly of General Baptists (met at Horsly-down May 25, 1768) ... we do recommend the same to serious consideration of the several congregations ..." 2.0 pages Contents Note: Broadside. Printd names of signers: Grantham Killingworth and eleven others. Genre: broadside Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Assembly of General Baptists--England Baptists--Great Britain |
1768 May 27 |
| Box 1, Folder I:35(2) |
Resolution of ye Committee for transacting Business during the recess of ye Corporation respecting ye monies remitted by Mr. Edwards from Europe 2.0 pages Contents Note: Four signatures all in the same hand. Genre: resolution Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Brown University. Corporation |
1768 Jul 6 |
| Box 1, Folder I:37(1) |
A List of Persons in Ireland, who have contributed towards endowing the College in Rhode-Island Government 8.0 pages Genre: subscription list Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Brown University--Subscriptions--Ireland |
1767? |
| Box 1, Folder I:37(2) |
List of Gentlemen and Ladies in England, who have contributed towards endowing the College in Rhode-Island Government 8.0 pages Genre: subscription list Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Brown University--Subscriptions--Great Britain |
1768 Aug 22 |
| Box 1, Folder I:39(1) |
Secretary Ward's Certificat that he Gl. Assembly allows ye treasurer to include ye College Fund in on[e] Note 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript Ward, Henry, 1732-1797 Brown University--Finance Rhode Island--General Assembly |
1768 Sep |
| Box 1, Folder I:39(2) |
Mr. Edwards' Certificate that the Interest of the Money received in Europe should be applied only to pay the President's Salary
Newport, RI 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 |
1769 Sep 7 |
| Box 1, Folder I:41 |
Report of a Committee Se, 1769--That Presidt. Manning's Salary ought to raised 4.0 pages Contents Note: Five signatures appended. Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Faculty--Salaries Brown University. Corporation |
1769 Sep 7 |
| Box 1, Folder I:43(1) |
Report of a Committee respecting the place of ye College, 1769
Warren, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Committee of five suggest that some part of the County of Bristol be chosen as site of the College and that a committee be chosen to select a location. Genre: manuscript |
1769 Sep 7 |
| Box 1, Folder I:43(2) |
Rough draft of the Rev. Mr. Smith's Authorization 3.0 pages Contents Note: Unsigned form authorizing Hezekiah Smith of Haverhill to collect funds for the college "in any part of America." Stephen Hopkins, Chancellor, and James Manning, President, to sign. Genre: manuscript Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 Brown University--Subscriptions Brown University. Corporation |
1769 |
| Box 1, Folder I:45 |
Rev. Morgan Edwards' Account settled with the Corporation in 1769
Warren, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Title taken from entry on the document. Account audited by a committee appointed to examine it and accepted by the Corporation September 8, 1769. Signatures of committee members. Genre: manuscript Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Brown University--Subscriptions |
1769 Sep 8 |
| Box 1, Folder I:47(1) |
Report of the Committee concerning the size, etc., of the College Edifice 2.0 pages Contents Note: Signed by Stephen Hopkins, Joseph Brown, John Davis. Genre: manuscript Brown, Joseph, 1733-1785 Davis, John, d.1772 Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785 Brown University--University Hall Brown University. Corporation |
1769 Sep 8 |
| Box 1, Folder I:47(2) |
Rogers, William to Howell, David
Newport, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Reports his opening of a school and his difficulty in obtaining textbooks. Genre: autograph letter signed Howell, David, 1747-1824 Rogers, William, 1751-1824 |
1769 Sep 26 |
| Box 1, Folder I:49(1) |
Manning, James to Eyres, Thomas 2.0 pages Contents Note: Notice to insert in the Newport Mercury the appended advertisement, which is a notification to the Corporation that an important meeting is to held November 14 relating to the location of the College Edifice. Genre: autograph letter signed Eyres, Thomas, d.1788 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Location Brown University--University Hall |
1769 Oct 18 |
| Box 1, Folder I:49(2) |
A List of the Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Incomplete. Genre: directory |
1769 Oct 21 |
| Box 1, Folder I:51 |
Anonymous [Brown, Moses?] to Brown, Nicholas
Newport, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of an anonymous letter written by Moses Brown to Nicholas Brown. Contains the first motion to locate the College in Providence, suggesting the advantages. Genre: autograph letter Anonymous [Brown, Moses?] Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791 Brown University--Location |
1769 Oct 23 |
| Box 1, Folder I:53(1) |
Toulmin, Joshua to Brown University. Corporation
Taunton, England 4.0 pages Contents Note: Written from Taunton, England. Letter in Latin to the Fellowship of the Baptist College in Providence thanking the president and his associates for the honorary A.M. degree awarded to him. As a token that the honorary is not completely undeserved he sends a copy of his recently published book for the college library. Genre: autograph letter signed Toulmin, Joshua, 1740-1815 Brown University--Degrees Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Library. |
1769 Nov 3 |
| Box 1, Folder I:53(2) |
A List of the Members present at the Meeting of the Corporation 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript |
1769 Nov 14 |
| Box 1, Folder I:55 |
Copy of the minutes of proceedings of the corporation of the college called to reconsider the vote for setting the edifice at Warren
Newport, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Copy made by Moses Brown. Genre: minutes Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 Brown University. Corporation |
1769 Nov 14 |
| Box 1, Folder I:57 |
The memorial of the subscribers, In behalf of the principal inhabitants of the town of Providence 4.0 pages Contents Note: Representing that it will be most for the advantage of the college that it be erected in Providence. On verso, "First memorial to the Corporation Nov. 14, 1769. Setting before them the Claim of Providence for the College to be in Providence." Genre: petition Prince, John, 1751-1836 Brown University--Location Providence--Inhabitants |
1769 Nov 14 |
| Box 1, Folder I:59 |
The Memorial of John Cole, Moses Brown and Howard Smith in behalf of the principal inhabitants of Providence ... 4.0 pages Contents Note: On verso, "The Memorial of Providence for ye College to be erected there, Nov. 1769." The text of this document is for the most part identical with the memorial of Nov. 14 (I:57), but in this document the amount of money raised in Providence is specifically announced as $6260. Genre: petition Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 Cole, John, 1720-1777 Smith, Howard Brown University--Location Brown University--Subscriptions |
1769 Nov 15 |
| Box 1, Folder I:61 |
Memorial from East Greenwich proposing to have the College erected there 4.0 pages Contents Note: Presents three cogent reasons why the college should be located in East Greenwich in Kent County. Signed by Wm. Greene, Nathanael Greene, Jr., Preserved Pearce, Charles Holden, Jr. Genre: petition Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 Greene, William Holden, Charles Pearce, Preserved Brown University--Location East Greenwich, R.I. |
1769 Nov 16 |
| Box 1, Folder I:63 |
... The place necessary for a college 4.0 pages Contents Note: Document prepared by Governor Sessions probably with a view to the special meeting of the Corporation to be held in Newport. He expresses his views of what make a place desirable for the location of a college. Genre: manuscript Sessions, Darius, d.1809 Brown University--Location |
1769 Nov |
| Box 1, Folder I:65 |
Manning, James and Hopkins, Stephen to Church of Scotland 4.0 pages Contents Note: Letter to the very Reverend, the moderator, and other members of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland commending Mr. Morgan Edwards and his mission to solicit funds for the College. Signed James Manning, President; Stephen Hopkins, Chancellor. Genre: autograph letter signed Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Subscriptions--Scotland Church of Scotland |
1769? |
| Box 1, Folder I:67 |
Anonymous to Moses Brown
Warwick, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Having been informed that the County of Newport are raising money by subscription, the writer (who signs himself "A man who raised just 2604 pounds of Tobacco") states that Warwick and East Greenwich will promote Providence over Newport. On verso, letter from a judge of Kent County. Genre: autograph letter Anonymous Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 Brown University--Location |
1769 Dec 1 |
| Box 1, Folder I:69(1) |
Thomas Carr's and John Stout's engagement to collect and forward the monies raised in Sudbury
Sudbury, [England?] 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript Carr, Thomas Stout, John Brown University--Subscriptions--Sudbury Brown University. Corporation |
1769 Dec 2 |
| Box 1, Folder I:69(2) |
Copy of the Printed Subscription for the College 2.0 pages Contents Note: Preamble to the subscription book used in Newport to raise funds for the erection of the college edifice. Genre: manuscript |
1769 Dec |
| Box 1, Folder I:71(1) |
Hopkins, Stephen and Brown, Nicholas and Company to Gloucester, RI and Scituate, RI
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of a letter to Town Councils of Scituate and Gloucester about the College. Soliciting funds for the new college so that it may be erected in Providence. Signed, Stephen Hopkins, Nicholas Brown & Co. Genre: autograph letter signed Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785 Brown, Nicholas and Company Gloucester, RI Scituate, RI |
1769 Dec 8 |
| Box 1, Folder I:71(2) |
Brown, Nicholas, Brown, Joseph, and Brown, Moses to Brown, Joseph
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Letter from Nicholas, John, and Moses Brown stating amount of funds raised by Providence subscriptions at the close of 1769. Genre: autograph letter signed Brown, John, 1736-1803 Brown, Joseph, 1733-1785 Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791 Brown University--Subscriptions--Providence |
1769 Dec 30 |
| Box 1, Folder I:73 |
Advertisement for the meeting of the Corporation at Warren 2.0 pages Contents Note: Signed, Thos. Eyres, Henry Ward, Fellows. Discussion of location of college was to be chief business. Genre: advertisement Eyres, Thomas, d.1788 Ward, Henry, 1732-1797 Brown University--Location Brown University. Corporation |
1769 Dec 30 |
Series 2. Correspondence and documents, 1770-1779
Box 1, 3
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box 1, Folder I:75(1) |
Minutes of a meeting [of subscribers]
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Meetings held to press the effort to have the College Edifice in Providence. Copy of numerous signatures of those present. Genre: minutes |
1770 Jan 5 |
| Box 1, Folder I:75(2) |
Agreemen Fellows for calling a Corporation meeting 2.0 pages Contents Note: Meeting to be called chiefly to decide the location of the college edifice. Document signed by Joshua Babcock, Thos. Eyres, Henry Ward, Fellows. Genre: manuscript Babcock, Joshua Eyres, Thomas, d.1788 Ward, Henry, 1732-1797 Brown University--Board of Fellows Brown University--Location |
1770 Jan 13 |
| Box 1, Folder I:77(1) |
Brown, Moses to Howell, David
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Urging the desirability of Providence as a location for the new college and discounting the arguments for Newport. Genre: autograph letter signed Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--Location |
1770 Jan 22 |
| Box 1, Folder I:77(2) |
Copy of a handbill circulated in Providence
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Handbill circulated to insure a generate attendance at the Court House to consider an effectual plan for establishing the College in Providence. Genre: broadside |
1770 Feb 5 |
| Box 1, Folder I:79 |
Anonymous [Manning, James?] to Brown, Nicholas
[Warren, RI?] 4.0 pages Contents Note: An anonymous letter believed to be from President Manning to Nicholas Brown about the subscriptions for the College. Expresses preference for Providence for the location of the College and suggests possible plan of campaign against the powerful group in Newport. Genre: autograph letter Anonymous [Manning, James?] Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Location |
1770 Feb 6 |
| Box 1, Folder I:81 |
Memorial of the inhabitants of East Greenwich for erecting the College edifice there 4.0 pages Contents Note: Signed also by Nathanael Greene, Jr., Charles Holden, Jr., and Adam Maxwell. Genre: petition Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 Holden, Charles Maxwell, Adam Varnum, James Mitchell, 1748-1789 Brown University--Location East Greenwich, R.I. |
1770 Feb 7 |
| Box 1, Folder I:83 |
Copy of the Memorial to the Corporation of Feb. 1770 4.0 pages Contents Note: This memorial is from Providence subscribers and is not signed. It appears to be mainly a complaint against Newport. Genre: petition |
1770 Feb 7 |
| Box 1, Folder I:85(1) |
Copy of the Doings of the Corporation on the Memorial on Feb. 7, 8, 1770
Warren, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Account of the final meeting to decide the location of the college, written by Moses Brown on February 9th, and signed by him. Genre: minutes Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 Brown University. Corporation |
1770 Feb 9 |
| Box 1, Folder I:85(2) |
[Statement] 2.0 pages Contents Note: Begins: "The zeal and spirit of the people here, more than at Newport, for promoting the College is certainly most evident ..." Note on verso states that this is the Governor's statement of the case of Newport's claim for the College. It described the Providence-Newport controversy from the beginning. Genre: manuscript Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785 Brown University--Location Newport, R.I. |
undated |
| Box 1, Folder I:87 |
Minutes of the Corporation Proceedings at their meeting at Warren
Warren, RI 8.0 pages Contents Note: Original rough minutes of the meeting of the Corporation which decided the location of the College in Providence. Contains also a minute stating the Corporation's hearty approval of Dr. Mannings's conduct and their desire that he "go with the college to Providence." Genre: minutes Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Location Brown University. Corporation |
1770 Feb 7 |
| Box 1, Folder I:89(1) |
... Vote approving the conduct of Pres. Manning for refusing to sign a warrant (on the 30th of Dec. last) for calling a meeting of the Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Vote taken because Manning had complained that "his character had been injured and traduced because of his having refused." Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University. Corporation |
1770 Feb 7 |
| Box 1, Folder I:89(2) |
Copy of the request of the Corporation for President Manning to remove with the College to Providence and of their approbation of his conduct 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University. Corporation |
1770 Feb 9 |
| Box 1, Folder I:89(3) |
Manning, James and Bowen, Jabez to Eyres, Thomas
Warren, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of an Order calling a meeting of ye Corporation signed by James Manning and Jabez Bowen. Order made out to Thos Eyres, Secretary. Genre: autograph letter signed Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Eyres, Thomas, d.1788 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1770 Mar 28 |
| Box 1, Folder I:91(1) |
Form of the Citation of the Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Public notice to gather all members of the Corporation to gather at Warren April 25 ... 1770. Genre: manuscript |
1770 Apr |
| Box 1, Folder I:91(2) |
Report of a Committee chosen to confer with Pres. Manning and the people of Warren 2.0 pages Contents Note: States that Dr. Manning, while deprecating his own abilities, would accept the office proffered. The church at Warren will not consent to part with him. Genre: manuscript |
1770 |
| Box 1, Folder I:93 |
Manning, James to Brown University--Board of Fellows 4.0 pages Contents Note: Two copies of a notification, signed by President Manning and three of the Fellows, calling for a meeting on April 25. One copy has corrections. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Board of Fellows |
1770 Apr 2 |
| Box 1, Folder I:95(1) |
Lindo, Moses to Simson, Sampson and Simson, Solomon
Charlestown, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of a letter to Messrs. Sampson & Solomon Simson instructing that the sum of five pounds be paid to the Trustees of the new Rhode Island College in view of the fact that Jews will be admitted there without restrictions. Genre: autograph letter signed Lindo, Moses Simson, Sampson Simson, Solomon Brown University--Relations with Jews |
1770 Apr 17 |
| Box 1, Folder I:95(2) |
Howell, David to Brown University. Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Announcing his resignation as tutor at the college and accepting the appointment as professor. Also respectfully asks for an increase in salary. Notes by Thos. Eyres, Secty. of the Corporation appended. Genre: autograph letter signed Eyres, Thomas, d.1788 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--Faculty. Brown University. Corporation |
1770 May 25 |
| Box 1, Folder I:97 |
Brown University. Corporation to Rhode Island. General Assembly 4.0 pages Contents Note: An appeal to the General Assembly asking that it reject the petition for establishing another college in Newport, with reasons for the request. Genre: autograph letter |
1770 |
| Box 1, Folder I:99(1) |
Burroll, William, Beebe, Lewis, and Nichols, James to To whom it may concern
Canaan, CT 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of a certificate protesting the disciplining of Ranna Cosset at Yale for playing cards. Signed, William Burroll, Lewis Beebe, James Nichols. An added note signed by John Brown and John Dennis confirming the certificate. Genre: autograph letter signed Beebe, Lewis Brown, John, 1736-1803 Burroll, William Cosset, Ranna, d.1815 Dennis, John (of Yale) Nichols, James To whom it may concern Yale University |
1770 May 25 |
| Box 1, Folder I:99(2) |
Hamlin, Jabez to To whom it may concern
Middletown, [CT?] 2.0 pages Contents Note: Certificate protesting the rustication of Ranna Cosset at Yale for playing cards. Genre: autograph letter signed Cosset, Ranna, d.1815 Hamlin, Jabez To whom it may concern Yale University |
1770 Jun 1 |
| Box 1, Folder I:99(3) |
Wells, Edward to To whom it may concern
Hebron, [CT?] 2.0 pages Contents Note: Certification protesting the disciplining of Ranna Cosset for playing cards while a student at Yale. Genre: autograph letter signed Cosset, Ranna, d.1815 To whom it may concern Wells, Edward Yale University |
1770 Jun 6 |
| Box 1, Folder I:101(1) |
Vote of Corporation accepting the Account of Mr. [Hezekiah] Smith relative to the Donations received in the Southern Provinces 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript |
1770 Sep 6 |
| Box 1, Folder I:101(2) |
Vote of the Corporation approving the conduct of the Committee for Building the College in 1770 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript |
1770 Sep 6 |
| Box 1, Folder I:103 |
[Notes on the history of the college] 4.0 pages Contents Note: Unsigned, in same hand as document on I:183. Genre: manuscript Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Brown University--History--To 1775 |
1770? |
| Box 1, Folder I:105 |
Trustees and Fellows in the year 1764 ... 4.0 pages Contents Note: List of Trustees and Fellows from 1764 to 1770. Genre: directory |
1770? |
| Box 1, Folder I:107(1) |
Brown, Nicholas to Manning, James 2.0 pages Contents Note: Brief note which mentions that "the name of Rhode Island College is not quite explicit enough." Genre: autograph letter signed Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Name |
1770 |
| Box 1, Folder I:107(2) |
Brown University. Corporation to Lindo, Moses 4.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of a letter from a committee of the Corporation explaining that Jews were to be on an entirely equal footing with other students in the new college and even to received certain added advantages. The letter also suggests that Lindo solicit subscriptions from his friends. Genre: autograph letter Lindo, Moses Brown University--Relations with Jews Brown University. Corporation |
1771 Jan 1 |
| Box 1, Folder I:109 | The College Credit Contents Note: List of subscriptions paid to March 11, 1771. Includes money and materials contributed for the building of the College Edifice and the president's house. Genre: subscription list |
1771 Mar 11 |
| Box 3, Folder I:111 |
Brown University. Treasurer to Brown, Nicholas and Co. 20.0 pages Contents Note: Full and minute list of all supplies and monies expended by the Building Committee for the erection of the College Edifice and the president's house. The last of sixteen pages is an auditor's statement affirming the account to correct and expressing appreciation of the "judgement, prudence and economy" of the Committee, signed by Nicholas Cooke, Darius Sesions and Joseph Russell. Genre: autograph letter signed Cooke, Nicholas, d.1782 Russell, Joseph Sessions, Darius, d.1809 Brown University--President's house Brown University--University Hall Brown University. Treasurer Brown, Nicholas and Company |
1770-1771 |
| Box 1, Folder I:113 | The College in Account with Nicholas Brown & Co. Contents Note: Note on verso, Copy of the account of Nicholas Brown & Co., the Committee for building the College. Audited March 11, 1771. Signed by Nicholas Cooke, Darius Sessions and Joseph Russell. Genre: manuscript Cooke, Nicholas, d.1782 Russell, Joseph Dolbeare, 1756-1786 Sessions, Darius, d.1809 Brown University--University Hall Brown University. Corporation Brown, Nicholas and Company |
1771 Mar 11 |
| Box 1, Folder I:115(1) |
Russell, Joseph Dolbeare to Manning, James
Newport, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Contains list of books he is sending as a present to the college. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Russell, Joseph Dolbeare, 1756-1786 Brown University. Library. |
1771 May 16 |
| Box 1, Folder I:115(2) |
Paget, Henry to Manning, James 2.0 pages Contents Note: Letter to the President and Tutor of Providence College accompanying a gift of books for the college. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Paget, Henry Brown University. Library. |
1771 Jul |
| Box 1, Folder I:117 |
List of the different members of the Corporation of each religious society 2.0 pages Contents Note: Members are grouped by denominations. Genre: directory |
1771? |
| Box 1, Folder I:119 |
Vote of the Fellows
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resolutions passed relating to student delinquencies in payment of tuition. Genre: resolution |
1771 Sep 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:121 |
Fair copy of the report of the Auditing Committee to be pre-sented to each of the Committee for Building the College "as a testimony of their approbation of their conduct"
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript |
1771 Sep 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:123 |
Fair copy of the report ...
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Another copy of document in I:121. Genre: manuscript |
1771 Sep 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:125 |
Account [for salary] settle 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript Eyres, Thomas, d.1788 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Faculty--Salaries Brown University. Corporation |
1771 Sep 5 |
| Box 1, Folder I:127(1) |
[Note appointing a committee] 2.0 pages Contents Note: Committee to sell and dispose of the wood and timber growing on the land given by Capt. Esek Hopkins to the Corporation, the money for which to be held as a fund the interest of which to be appropriated to the maintenance of the president. Signed, T. Eyres. Genre: manuscript Eyres, Thomas, d.1788 Brown University--President Brown University. Corporation |
1771 Sep 5 |
| Box 1, Folder I:127(2) |
[Two resolutions passed by the Corporation] 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resolution authorizing Rev. Francis Pelot of South Carolina to collect subscriptions for the College. Also a resolution regarding the failure of an elected member of the Corporation to qualify himself. Genre: resolutions Pelot, Francis, 1720-1774 Brown University--Subscriptions Brown University. Corporation |
1771 Sep 5 |
| Box 1, Folder I:129 |
List of the members of the Corporation with the dates of their appointment 2.0 pages Genre: directory |
1771 |
| Box 1, Folder I:131 |
Edwards, Morgan to Brown University. Corporation 3.0 pages Contents Note: Report of monies collected in Great Britain for the college. Signed, as accepted by the Corporation, by Thomas Eyres, Secty. Genre: autograph letter signed Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Eyres, Thomas, d.1788 Brown University--Subscriptions--Great Britain Brown University. Corporation |
1771 Sep 5 |
| Box 1, Folder I:133 |
Keith, George to Manning, James
London, England 6.0 pages Contents Note: Letter announcing that a box of books has been sent for the library of the college. Bill of lading for the same dated London, August 22, 1772, with this. Genre: autograph letter signed Keith, George Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University. Library. |
1772 Aug 29 |
| Box 1, Folder I:135(1) |
Dabney, Charles to Brown University. Corporation
Boston, MA 2.0 pages Contents Note: To the Revd. President and to the Tutors of Providence College; enclosing a catalogue of books offered by the writer for the library of the college. Genre: autograph letter signed Dabney, Charles Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Library. |
1772 Sep 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:135(2) |
Note of the Corporation choosing a committee for soliciting in Europe donations for the College 2.0 pages Contents Note: Darius Sessions, Jabez Bowen, and Nicholas Brown chosen to consider who should be sent to Europe and whether it would be most suitable to send President Manning. Genre: manuscript Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Sessions, Darius, d.1809 Brown University--Subscriptions Brown University. Corporation |
1772 Sep |
| Box 1, Folder I:137 |
A List of the Members of the Corporation, 1772 2.0 pages Genre: directory |
1772 |
| Box 1, Folder I:139 |
Memorandum or Acct. of Money received ... from 1768-1772 4.0 pages Contents Note: Money received by Howell for tuition. Genre: memorandum Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--Tuition, fees, etc. |
1772 |
| Box 1, Folder I:141 |
Manning, James to the American Philosophical Society
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of a letter (much corrected) expressing gratitude for first volume of the society's Transactions. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 American Philosophical Society Brown University. Library. |
1772 Oct 27 |
| Box 3, Folder I:143 |
Catalogue of Mr. Wallin's books sent to the College library 2.0 pages Contents Note: Contents of the volumes of sermons included. Genre: manuscript |
1773? |
| Box 1, Folder I:145 |
Brown University--Class of 1773 to Brown University. Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: The Remonstrance of the Senior Class of Rhode Island College to the respectable the President and Professor of the Same. Protesting the decision to omit the Commencement exercises for 1773. Signed by Jacob Nash, Henry Tillinghast, and Joseph Litchfield. Genre: autograph letter signed Litchfield, Joseph, 1751-1828 Nash, Jacob, d. before 1795 Tillinghast, Henry Brown University--Commencement Brown University. Class of 1773. Brown University. Corporation |
1773 Feb 19 |
| Box 1, Folder I:147 |
Fanning, Phineas to Manning, James
Nantucket, MA 2.0 pages Contents Note: Inquires how a friend can go about acquiring an honorary degree from Rhode Island College and what the expense would be. Genre: autograph letter signed Fanning, Phineas Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Degrees |
1773 Jul 8 |
| Box 3, Folder I:149 |
"Vote of the Corporation without date" 2.0 pages Contents Note: Deals with subscription matters and income from rooms. A second copy (I:151) omits items concerning income from rooms. Genre: manuscript |
undated |
| Box 3, Folder I:151 |
"Vote of the Corporation without date" 2.0 pages Contents Note: Deals with subscription matters and income from rooms. A second copy (I:151) omits items concerning income from rooms. Genre: manuscript |
undated |
| Box 3, Folder I:153 |
Hopkins, Stephen and Manning, James to Pelot, Francis 2.0 pages Contents Note: Authorization of Francis Pelot as a collector of subscriptions in South Carolina and Georgia for the College. Signed, Stephen Hopkins, James Manning. Genre: autograph letter signed Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Pelot, Francis, 1720-1774 Brown University--Subscriptions Brown University. Corporation |
undated |
| Box 1, Folder I:155 |
Brown University. Corporation to Williams, Thomas Charles
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of a letter empowering him to collection subscriptions for the College from his friends in Great Britain. Genre: autograph letter Williams, Thomas Charles Brown University--Subscriptions Brown University. Corporation |
1773 Sep |
| Box 1, Folder I:157 |
Brown University. Corporation to Francis Pelot
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of letter sent to Francis Pelot of Ewhaw, South Carolina, together with an authorization to collect subscriptions for the College. Note added to letter stating that another copy is to be sent to David Williams of Charles town. Genre: autograph letter Pelot, Francis, 1720-1774 Williams, David Brown University--Subscriptions Brown University. Corporation |
1773 Sep |
| Box 3, Folder I:159 |
Form of authorization to collect subscriptions for the college 2.0 pages Contents Note: Note appended: "There is to be three copies of this taken; one to David Williams, one to Rev. Francis Pelot, one to Rev. Botsford." Genre: manuscript Botsford, Edmund Manning, James, 1738-1791 Pelot, Francis, 1720-1774 Williams, David Brown University--Subscriptions |
1773? |
| Box 3, Folder I:161 |
Hopkins, Stephen and Manning, James to Williams, David 2.0 pages Contents Note: Formal authorization of Williams as a collector of subscriptions for the college in South Carolina and Georgia. Signed by James Manning and Stephen Hopkins. Genre: autograph letter signed Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Williams, David Brown University--Subscriptions |
1773? |
| Box 3, Folder I:163 |
Hopkins, Stephen and Manning, James to Botsford, Edmund 2.0 pages Contents Note: Formal authorization of Rev. Botsford as a collector of subscriptions for the college in South Carolina and Georgia. Signed by James Manning and Stephen Hopkins. Genre: autograph letter signed Botsford, Edmund Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Subscriptions |
1773? |
| Box 3, Folder I:165 |
Manning, James to Bowen, Oliver 2.0 pages Contents Note: Formal authorization of Bowen as a collector of subscriptions for the college in South Carolina and Georgia. Genre: autograph letter signed Bowen, Oliver, 1767-1804 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Subscriptions |
1773? |
| Box 1, Folder I:167 |
An account of money arising to the Corporation of R. I. College from tuition 4.0 pages Contents Note: Appended is the report of an auditing committee, signed by Darius Sessions, Joseph Russell, and Nicholas Cooke, August 28, 1773, and an acceptance of the account by Thomas Eyres, September 2, 1773. Genre: manuscript Cooke, Nicholas, d.1782 Eyres, Thomas, d.1788 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Russell, Joseph Dolbeare, 1756-1786 Sessions, Darius, d.1809 Brown University--Tuition, fees, etc. |
1773 Aug 28, Sep 2 |
| Box 1, Folder I:169 |
Orders for the Dining Room 2.0 pages Contents Note: Rules and regulations for the conduct of students in the Dining Room and for the serving of food. Genre: manuscript |
undated |
| Box 1, Folder I:171 |
The Corporation's regulations of Commons 2.0 pages Contents Note: Rules and regulations for the College Steward relating to room rented and meals served, the kind and quality of the food being designated. Genre: manuscript |
1774 Jan 17 |
| Box 1, Folder I:173 |
The Corporation's regulations of Commons 2.0 pages Contents Note: Fragment of a rough draft of part of rules (see I:171). Genre: manuscript |
1774 Jan 17 |
| Box 1, Folder I:175 |
The Corporation's regulations of Commons 4.0 pages Contents Note: Another copy of above rules (see I:171). Genre: manuscript |
1774 Jan 17 |
| Box 1, Folder I:177 |
Rhode Island College 4.0 pages Contents Note: A narrative or sketch of the college prepared by Manning for publication as a pamphlet, probably set aside because of the war. Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--History--To 1775 |
1773? |
| Box 1, Folder I:179 |
Botsford, Edmund to Brown University. Corporation
Ewhaw, South Carolina 3.0 pages Contents Note: Accepting his appointment as solicitor for subscriptions for the college. Genre: autograph letter signed Botsford, Edmund Brown University--Subscriptions Brown University. Corporation |
1774 Mar 10 |
| Box 1, Folder I:181 |
Proposal for taxing the College estate 2.0 pages Contents Note: Document prepared for Providence town meeting stating that the estates of the College (excepting the campus, the President's House, and the College Edifice) together with those of the President and Professor should be subject to taxation. Genre: manuscript Green, Thomas Brown University--Taxation |
1774 Apr 19 |
| Box 1, Folder I:183 |
Rough draft of an introduction to a history of the College found among the papers of Judge David Howell 4.0 pages Genre: manuscript Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--History--To 1775 |
undated |
| Box 1, Folder I:185 |
Account of David Howell with the treasurer of Rhode Island College
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Report of tuition money received and amount due on his own salary. Genre: manuscript Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--Faculty--Salaries Brown University--Tuition, fees, etc. Brown University. Treasurer |
1774? |
| Box 1, Folder I:187 |
Manning, James to Williams, Simon
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Thanking Rev. Williams for a book sent for the college library. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Williams, Simon Brown University. Library. |
1774 Sep 10 |
| Box 1, Folder I:189 |
List of members of the Corporation 2.0 pages Genre: directory |
1774 |
| Box 1, Folder I:191 |
Public admonition of a number of students 2.0 pages Contents Note: Formal and public admonition administered to four students, John Hart, Daniel Gano, Walter Vigneron, and William Edwards, for neglect of studies and causing noise and damage. Genre: manuscript Edwards, William Gano, Daniel, 1758-1849 Hart, John, d.1814 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Vigneron, Walter Brown University--Students |
1774 Mar 2 |
| Box 1, Folder I:193 |
Worthy Men of Character who deserve the Honours of Rhode Island College 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of a list, "sent by Mr. John Ryland in 1772, for which he solicited Diplomas." All those of the list of English clergy men, arranged by religion, were awarded A.M. degrees in 1773 and 1774. Genre: manuscript Ash, John Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Brown, John (of England) Davies, Benjamin Day, Robert Fuller, Benjamin Gregson, Moses Hextall, William Jennings, James Oulton, John Porter, William Poynting, John Pye, John Ryland, John Stafford, John Symonds, Josiah Wilton, Samuel Brown University--Degrees |
undated |
| Box 1, Folder I:195 |
Thurston, Edward to Manning, James
Newport, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Letter from a trustee of the college sent with the account of Manning with the college settled to date. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Thurston, Edward |
1775 Sep 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:197 |
Account of David Howall with Rhode Island College 2.0 pages Contents Note: Report, from September 18, 1774 to September 10, 1775, of tuition money and amount due on his own salary, with sundry other items. Genre: manuscript Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--Faculty--Salaries Brown University--Tuition, fees, etc. |
1775 Sep 10 |
| Box 1, Folder I:199 |
The College of Rhode Island to Job Bennet, Treasurer of said College 2.0 pages Contents Note: Treasurer's report 1775; approved by Edward Thurston and John G. Wanton. Genre: account Bennett, Job, d.1784 Thurston, Edward Wanton, John G. Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Treasurer |
1775 Sep 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:201 | Minutes of meetings of the Corporation Sept. 6 and Sept. 13, 1775 6.0 pages Genre: minutes |
1775 Sep 6, 13 |
| Box 1, Folder I:203 |
Vote ... concerning the Steward 4.0 pages Contents Note: The Corporation, having heard both the students and the Steward, decided the latter was at fault and must improve conditions in the Commons or be discharged. Genre: manuscript |
1776 Jan 10 |
| Box 1, Folder I:205 |
Minutes
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Relating to degrees conferred and changes of officers; General Nathanael Greene given honorary degree for signal services to his country. Genre: minutes Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 Brown University--Degrees Brown University. Corporation |
1776 Sep 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:207(1),(2) |
Resolution 4.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of a resolution to send to various members a request to attend an adjourned meeting. On verso, copy of the letter to be sent to members who have continuously absented themselves from the meetings, requesting that, if unable to be present, they retire in favor of someone able to attend. Genre: resolution |
1776 |
| Box 1, Folder I:209 |
The meetings and doing of the Corporation in Sept. 1777 4.0 pages Genre: minutes |
1777 Sep |
| Box 1, Folder I:211(1) |
Chancellor Hopkins' reasons in favour of Revelation 4.0 pages Contents Note: Note added by James Manning: "Done by Chancellor Hopkins." Genre: manuscript Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
undated |
| Box 1, Folder I:211(2) |
An account of the Rails belonging to the College Lot burnt by Troops quartered in College 2.0 pages Contents Note: On verso, an account of the money spent on the wall on college land. Genre: manuscript |
1777? |
Series 3. Correspondence and documents, 1780-1789
Box 1-3
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box 1, Folder I:213 |
Advertisement of the opening of the College again on May 10, 1780 2.0 pages Contents Note: Notice includes mention of the opening of a Grammar School at the same time and place. Notice confirmed by five members of the Corporation. Genre: advertisement Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--History--Revolution Brown University--University Grammar School |
1780 Apr 13 |
| Box 3, Folder I:215 |
Minutes
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Genre: minutes |
1780 Sep 6 |
| Box 1, Folder I:217 |
Greene, William to Manning, James 2.0 pages Contents Note: From Governor of Rhode Island, announcing the need of taking over the College Edifice as a hospital for French soldiers. Genre: autograph letter signed Greene, William Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--History--Revolution Brown University--University Hall |
1780 Jun 5 |
| Box 3, Folder I:219 |
Rough draft of a petition of the Corporation to the General assembly to deliver up the College Edifice 2.0 pages Contents Note: Citing the destruction to the building resulting from its use as a hospital for the French soldiers, the Corporation urges that it be returned to the College and repairs made at the public expense. Genre: petition |
1780? |
| Box 1, Folder I:221 |
Brown, Joseph to Howell, David
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Inquires regarding possibility of having a telescope repaired in Philadelphia; also a "wooden still" to be used in connection with a fire engine to be built at his mine. Criticizes the methods of Congress in the matter of raising money with a 5 per cent duty and doubts the success of its attempt to do so. Genre: autograph letter signed Brown, Joseph, 1733-1785 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Fire-engines Tariff--U.S. Telescope |
1782 Jul 13 |
| Box 1, Folder I:223 |
Foster, Peregrine to Manning, James
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: The writer, unable to finance a college education because of family responsibilities, offers his services as a steward of the College or instructor in the College Grammar School, if he may be permitted to pursue his studies at the same time. Genre: autograph letter signed Foster, Peregrine Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1782 Aug 10 |
| Box 1, Folder I:225 |
Foster, Peregrine to Manning, James
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Gratitude that he has offered himself and been accepted as steward of the College; promises faithful service. Genre: autograph letter signed Foster, Peregrine Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1782 Sep 3 |
| Box 1, Folder I:227 |
Minutes
Providence, RI 16.0 pages Contents Note: University charter revised. Genre: minutes |
1782 Sep 4-5 |
| Box 3, Folder I:229 |
Green, John Morley to Brown University. Corporation 4.0 pages Contents Note: Petition to receive degree from the College. Service in the army had interrupted his studies in his junior year and prevented further study. Genre: autograph letter signed Green, John Morley, 1760-1817 Brown University. Corporation |
1782 Sep 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:231 |
Wheaton, Levi to Brown University. Corporation
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Petition to receive a degree from the College. His college career was interrupted by the war in his junior year, but he had pursued his medical studies and done hospital service while the College was closed. Genre: autograph letter signed Wheaton, Levi, 1761-1851 Brown University. Corporation |
1782 Sep 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:233 |
Pres. Manning's account of students' tuition from May 5, 1780 to Sept. 4, 1782 2.0 pages Genre: account Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1782 |
| Box 1, Folder I:235 |
Manning, James to Brown University. Corporation
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Statement of the indebtedness of the College to its president and a request that consideration of the facts may lead them to act in his behalf as they see themselves able to do. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University. Corporation |
1782 Sep 5 |
| Box 1, Folder I:237(2) |
Minutes 2.0 pages Contents Note: Contains a form of an "Engagement to be administered to the Officers of the Corporation in the Room of the Oath of Allegiance prescribed by the Charter." This form to be submitted to the General Assembly for its approval, also to make the necessary amendment of the charter. Signed, Jabez Bowen, Samuel Stillman, Henry Ward, and William Rogers. Genre: minutes Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Rogers, William, 1751-1824 Stillman, Samuel, 1737-1807 Ward, Henry, 1732-1797 Brown University--Charter Brown University. Corporation |
1782 Sep 4 |
| Box 1, Folder I:237(1) |
Report constituting part of the minutes for Sept. 5, 1782
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Report of the amount of money needed to make the College Edifice fit for use again, also a statement of amount due Dr. Manning for salary, etc. Signed by Jabez Bowen, Nicholas Brown and Joseph Nightingale. Genre: manuscript Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Nightingale, Joseph Brown University--University Hall Brown University. Corporation |
1782 Sep 5 |
| Box 1, Folder I:239 |
Account of President James Manning 3.0 pages Contents Note: Manning accepts amount mentioned as satisfactory because of the unusual conditions, but stipulates that the sum be not made a precedent to affect his future salary. Genre: account Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University. Corporation |
1782 Sep 5 |
| Box 1, Folder I:241 |
Manning, James to Brown, Joseph and Brown, Nicholas 2.0 pages Contents Note: He has been advised that boards and windows in the College Edifice are being removed for sale on the following day. On verso: the reply of the Brown brothers suggesting an immediate summoning of the Corporation to handle the situation. Signed, Jos. Brown. List of Corporation members to be summoned appended. Genre: autograph letter signed Brown, Joseph, 1733-1785 Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--University Hall |
1782 |
| Box 1, Folder I:243 |
Brown, Joseph to Howell, David
Providence, RI 10.0 pages Contents Note: Long letter on varied subjects; the building of ships for the national marine service, an electrical experiment, affairs in Congress, the restoration of the College Edifice. Genre: autograph letter signed Brown, Joseph, 1733-1785 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--University Hall Electricity--Experiments Ship-building U.S.--Congress U.S.--Navy |
1782 Sep 8 |
| Box 1, Folder I:245 |
Minutes of meeting of Nov. 27 and Dec. 24, 1782
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Discusses appointment of Asher Robbins as tutor, code of laws for the College; Manning's offer to go abroad to solicit funds. Notes for meeting of Dec. 24 signed James Manning, Scribe. Genre: minutes Manning, James, 1738-1791 Robbins, Asher, 1757-1845 Brown University--Laws and regulations Brown University. Corporation |
1782 Nov 17, Dec 24 |
| Box 1, Folder I:247 |
Brown, Joseph [Manning, James] to Viomenil, Antoine Charles de Roux
Providence, RI 10.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of letter. The letter, though sent in the name of Joseph Brown, was probably composed by Manning. It solicits the General's aid in diverting to Rhode Island College the offer of a library of 2000 volumes and a professorship in French which had been made by the French king to Yale College and which that institution had declined. Rough draft of letter sent by Chevalier Chatterlein. Accession Number: A9435,A9436 Genre: autograph letter signed Brown, Joseph, [Manning, James] Louis XVI, King of France Manning, James, 1738-1791 Viomenil, Antoine Charles de Roux, 1728-1792 Yale University |
1782 Dec 12 |
| Box 1, Folder I:249 |
Announcement of the reopening of the college 2.0 pages Contents Note: Includes notice of the University Grammar School, and of the hiring of a Steward. Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--University Grammar School Brown University. Steward |
1782 Dec 24 |
| Box 1, Folder I:251 |
Catalogue of the College Library [Part I] 12.0 pages Contents Note: In hand of James Manning. Copy made in a subscription book giving Benjamin Waterman authority to collect funds for the College. Seal of the College and signatures of Stephen Hopkins, Chancellor, and Thos. Eyres, Secretary, appended. Genre: catalog Eyres, Thomas, d.1788 Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Waterman, Benjamin Brown University--Subscriptions Brown University. Library. |
1782 |
| Box 1, Folder I:253 |
Catalogue of the College Library [Part 2] 8.0 pages Contents Note: In hand of James Manning. Copy made in a subscription book giving Benjamin Waterman authority to collect funds for the College. Seal of the College and signatures of Stephen Hopkins, Chancellor, and Thos. Eyres, Secretary, appended. Genre: catalog Eyres, Thomas, d.1788 Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Waterman, Benjamin Brown University--Subscriptions Brown University. Library. |
1782 |
| Box 2, Folder II:1 |
Bentley, William to Stillman, Samuel
Cambridge, MA 2.0 pages Contents Note: Reporting the cost of tuition at Harvard. On verso a form for the pledge made by a Fellow of the University on taking office. Genre: autograph letter signed Bentley, William Stillman, Samuel, 1737-1807 Brown University--Fellows |
1783 Jan 19 |
| Box 2, Folder II:3 |
Doings at a meeting of the Corporation 4.0 pages Contents Note: Manning reports need of increased funds and offers to travel abroad to solicit gifts. Page 3 is evidently a rough draft of a notice to be put in a newspaper regarding the meeting. Genre: minutes Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Finance Brown University. Corporation |
1783 Jan 27 |
| Box 2, Folder II:5(1) |
Appraisal of books given to the College 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript |
1783 Sep 3 |
| Box 2, Folder II:5(2) |
Amount of monies collected for the College, delivered to John Brown 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript Brown, John, 1736-1803 Brown University--Funds and scholarships |
1783? |
| Box 2, Folder II:7(1) |
Dr. Ephraim, Dr. to the College 2.0 pages Contents Note: Bill for his subscription to the Library. Genre: bill of sale Bowen, Ephraim Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Library. |
1783 Sep 3 |
| Box 2, Folder II:7(2) |
Stillman, Samuel to Brown, Nicholas
Boston, MA 4.0 pages Contents Note: Reports on the completion of a certain matter of business. Genre: autograph letter signed Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791 Stillman, Samuel, 1737-1807 |
1783 Oct 20 |
| Box 2, Folder II:9 |
Van Horne, William to Drowne, Solomon
Southampton, [PA?] 4.0 pages Contents Note: Acknowledging receipt of the requests that he act as solicitor of funds for the College, and asking for information regarding his duties. Genre: autograph letter signed Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 Van Horne, William, 1747-1807 |
1783 Nov 18 |
| Box 3, Folder II:11 |
Catalogue of books presented to the College by Moses Brown 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 Brown University. Library. |
1783 Nov 12 |
| Box 2, Folder II:13 |
[Vote on remuneration of solicitor of funds]
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Vote stating the remuneration which a solicitor of funds for the College in Europe may expect to receive. Also a vote appointing David Howell a solicitor to raise funds in Europe. Signed by Solomon Drowne, Assist. Secty. Genre: manuscript Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--Finance Brown University. Corporation |
1784 Jan 8 |
| Box 2, Folder II:15(1) |
Manning, James to Van Horne, William
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of a letter requesting that Van Horne reply as soon as possible if he is willing to accept the duties of solicitor of funds for the College in Europe. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Van Horne, William, 1747-1807 |
1784 Jan 9 |
| Box 2, Folder II:15(2) |
Manning, James to Waterhouse, Benjamin 2.0 pages Contents Note: Mistakenly dated 1783. Copy of letter regarding Waterhouse's draft of an address to the King of France which is to be sent forward immediately. Explains that his own offer to go abroad to solicit funds has been declined because he is considered "a poor beggar." Letter has been copied on second page of a folder on which is a copy of a letter to William Van Horn. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Van Horne, William, 1747-1807 Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846 |
1784 Jan 9 |
| Box 2, Folder II:17 |
[First draft of an address to the King of France] 4.0 pages Contents Note: Petitioning that a professorship of the French language be established in the College together with an adequate library of French literature. Probably in the handwriting of Stillman, who with Benjamin Waterhouse was commissioned to draw up the document. Genre: autograph letter Louis XVI, King of France Stillman, Samuel, 1737-1807 Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846 |
1784 |
| Box 2, Folder II:19(1) |
Manning, James to Howell, David
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of a letter informing Howell that he has been appointed to solicit funds in Europe and asking him to send his acceptance as early as possible. Also requesting him to deliver to the Minister in France a letter to the King. The urgency of prompt action is stressed. Genre: autograph letter signed Howell, David, 1747-1824 Louis XVI, King of France Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1784 Jan 9 |
| Box 2, Folder II:19(2) |
Manning, James to Rogers, William
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of a letter informing Rogers that he has been appointed to solicit funds for the College in the South. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Rogers, William, 1751-1824 |
1784 Jan 9 |
| Box 2, Folder II:21 |
Manning, James to Franklin, Benjamin 4.0 pages Contents Note: Rough draft of a letter prepared by Manning and other members of a committee to accompany an address to the King of France. Giving a brief history of the College, it cites the disastrous condition to which it was reduced by the war and its great need of assistance. Genre: autograph letter signed Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 Louis XVI, King of France Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--History--Revolution |
1784? |
| Box 2, Folder II:23 |
Howell, David to Manning, James
Annapolis, MD 4.0 pages Contents Note: Declining to accept the appointment to solicit funds for the College in Europe. Genre: autograph letter signed |
1784 Feb 10 |
| Box 2, Folder II:25 |
Rough draft of the doings of the Corporation in 1783 & Jan. 7, 1784, March 19, 1784
Providence, RI 8.0 pages Contents Note: Among matter voted upon are: the appointment of solicitors to raise funds at home and abroad, a petition to the French King, a change in tuition costs, indemnity for damages to University Hall, books and apparatus to be purchased for the library, etc. Genre: minutes |
1783-1784 |
| Box 2, Folder II:27 |
Rogers, William to Manning, James 4.0 pages Contents Note: Declining appointment to solicit funds for the College in the South. Considers it a poor field as it promises small prospect of success. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Rogers, William, 1751-1824 |
1784 Apr 2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:29 |
Duplicate of the Quarter Bills of the Students in College June 6, 1784, due at that time and delivered [by] Richard Eddy, Steward of the College 4.0 pages Genre: bills of sale Eddy, Richard |
1784 Jun 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:31 | Rough draft of Rev. William Van Horn's commission [to solicit funds] 2.0 pages Contents Note: Document issued in the names of Stephen Hopkins, Chancellor, and James Manning, President. Genre: manuscript Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Van Horne, William, 1747-1807 Brown University. Corporation |
1784 Jun 22 |
| Box 2, Folder II:33 |
Original minutes of the doings of the Corporation in 1784 2.0 pages Contents Note: Vote on allocating the rents of the College rooms to defray expenses of finishing rooms in the third story of the College, to provide shelves in the Library Room, and to make repairs. Genre: minutes |
1784 Jul 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:35 | Books ordered of Buckland by John Brown
London, England 12.0 pages Contents Note: From London. Lists books with prices. Genre: manuscript Brown, John, 1736-1803 Buckland, James Brown University. Library. |
1784 Jul 27 |
| Box 2, Folder II:37 |
List of books imported for the College by Mr. John Brown 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript Brown, John, 1736-1803 Buckland, James Brown University. Library. |
1784 Jul 27-Aug 3 |
| Box 2, Folder II:39 |
Stone, Isaac to Manning, James 4.0 pages Contents Note: Presenting Daniel Taylor for admittance to the College. Deplores the fact that the youth is not better prepared because of ill health. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Stone, Isaac Taylor, Daniel |
1784 Sep 1 |
| Box 2, Folder II:41 |
Doings of the Corporation for the year 1784
Providence, RI 8.0 pages Contents Note: Notes appointment of new officers and professors, conferring of honorary degrees, improvement on the campus, etc. Genre: minutes |
1784 Sep 1-2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:43 |
Fobes, Perez to Manning, James
Raynham, MA 2.0 pages Contents Note: Recommending two student who wish to enter the College, Abner Alden and Eli King. Genre: autograph letter signed Alden, Abner Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 King, Eli, d.1817 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1784 Oct 6 |
| Box 3, Folder II:45 |
Catalogue of books presented to the College Library in Providence by Granville Sharp 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813 Brown University. Library. |
1784 Oct 11 |
| Box 2, Folder II:47 |
Minutes of the Corporation meeting ... 2.0 pages Contents Note: Signed, Asher Robbins, Secty. Pro Tem. Genre: minutes Robbins, Asher, 1757-1845 Brown University. Corporation |
1784 Nov 30 |
| Box 2, Folder II:49 |
Duplicate of Quarter bills from Mrs. Eddy, Steward 4.0 pages Contents Note: Formal receipt of Martha Eddy, Steward, appended. Genre: manuscript Eddy, Martha Brown University--Tuition, fees, etc. |
1784 Dec 6 |
| Box 3, Folder II:51 |
Catalogue of books presented to Rhode Island College by John Tanner, Esq. 4.0 pages Contents Note: 135 titles listed. Genre: manuscript Tanner, John Brown University. Library. |
1784 |
| Box 3, Folder II:53 |
[List of books in hand of James Manning] 2.0 pages Contents Note: Thirty titles. Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University. Library. |
undated |
| Box 2, Folder II:55 | An inventory of the Books given to the College by G. Faulkner 2.0 pages Contents Note: 17 title listed. Genre: manuscript Faulkner, George Brown University. Library. |
undated |
| Box 2, Folder II:57 | [Lists of numerous gifts of books to the College Library] 2.0 pages Contents Note: In handwriting of James Manning. Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University. Library. |
1784? |
| Box 2, Folder II:59 | [Lists of numerous gifts of books to the College Library] 2.0 pages Contents Note: Fair copy by Reuben Guild of II:57. Genre: manuscript Guild, Reuben Aldridge, 1822-1899 Brown University. Library. |
1784? |
| Box 3, Folder II:61(1) | Catalogue of Books presented to the Library by Moses Brown 2.0 pages Contents Note: Titles are mostly relating to the Quakers. Genre: manuscript Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 Brown University. Library. Friends, Society of |
1784 |
| Box 3, Folder II:61(2) | Catalogue of Books presented by the Baptist Education Society 2.0 pages Contents Note: Listed by size: 61 folios, 25 quartos, 58 octavos, 5 duodecimos. Genre: manuscript |
1785? |
| Box 2, Folder II:63 | Sharp, Granville to [a friend of the Abbe de Mably]
Old [?], England 4.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of a letter to a friend of the Abbe de Mably concerning his remarks on the American Constitution. Genre: autograph letter signed Mably, (Abbe) Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813 U.S.--Constitution |
1784 Dec 30 |
| Box 3, Folder II:65(1),(2),(3) |
Notes of the Corporation at their meeting Feb. 7, 1785 6.0 pages Genre: minutes |
1785 Feb 7 |
| Box 2, Folder II:67 | Petition from the students in College ... to the Honorable, the President of Rhode Island College
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Petition signed by Robert Annan and twelve other students requesting that pew be reserved for the use of the students worshiping in the Baptist Meeting House. Genre: petition Annan, Robert Brown University--Students Providence--First Baptist Church |
1785 Feb 24 |
| Box 3, Folder II:69 |
Mrs. Eddy's Quarter Bills
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Signed by Martha Eddy, Steward. "A true copy examined by James Manning." Genre: bills of sale Eddy, Martha Brown University--Tuition, fees, etc. Brown University. Steward |
1785 Mar 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:71 | Certification of Ephraim Bowen Jr. and of Benjamin Bourne of the occupantcy of the College as a garrison etc.
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Stating that the College Edifice was occupied as barracks from 1777 to 1780 and from June 1780 to May 1782 as a hospital for the French army. Genre: manuscript Bourne, Benjamin Bowen, Ephraim Brown University--History--Revolution Brown University--University Hall |
1785 Apr 30 |
| Box 2, Folder II:73 | Crane, Jonathan to Brown University. Corporation
Bridgewater, MA 2.0 pages Contents Note: Letter of recommendation to the Rev. the President & Tutors of Providence College for Simeon Doggett who presents himself as a prospective student of the College. Genre: autograph letter signed Crane, Jonathan Doggett, Simeon, 1765-1852 Brown University. Corporation |
1785 Jun 4 |
| Box 3, Folder II:75 |
Mrs. Eddy's Receipt for Quarter Bills of June 6, 1785
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Signed, Martha Eddy, Steward. Genre: manuscript Eddy, Martha Brown University--Tuition, fees, etc. Brown University. Steward |
1785 Jun 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:77 | Appleton, Joseph to Manning, James
Brookfield, MA 4.0 pages Contents Note: Reports of scholastic profess of Winslow Paige, whom he has been tutoring. Also warns the president of a certain John Foster, an Arminian preacher of small abilities and questionable character who is likely to apply for an honorary degree. Genre: autograph letter signed Appleton, Joseph, 1751-1795 Foster, John Manning, James, 1738-1791 Paige, Winslow, d.1838 |
1783 Aug 22 |
| Box 3, Folder II:79 |
Mrs. Martha Eddy's receipt for Quarterly Bills to Sept 6, 1785 2.0 pages Contents Note: Signed, Martha Eddy, Steward. Genre: manuscript Eddy, Martha Brown University--Tuition, fees, etc. Brown University. Steward |
1785 Sep 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:81(1),(2) |
Sessions, Darius to Brown University. Corporation and Manning, James
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Resignation as trustee of the college (1), with note asking Manning to present his letter to the Corporation (2). Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Sessions, Darius, d.1809 Brown University. Corporation |
1785 Sep 7 |
| Box 2, Folder II:83 |
Minutes 4.0 pages Contents Note: Notes appointment of Gov. Jabez Bowen as Chancellor, appointment of a new steward, payment of back salary due the President, etc. Genre: minutes Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Steward |
1785 Sep 7 |
| Box 2, Folder II:85 | Manning, James, Hitchcock, Enos and Brown, John to Howell, David 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of a letter from Manning, Hitchcock and John Brown urging Howell to bring the matter of indemnity due to the College for damages to its property during the war to the immediate attention of Congress. Genre: autograph letter signed Brown, John, 1736-1803 Hitchcock, Enos, 1744-1803 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--History--Revolution |
1785 Sep 7 |
| Box 2, Folder II:87 |
Doings of a minor quorum of the Corporation 14.0 pages Contents Note: Chiefly "Rules and Orders for the College Library." Copy 1, amended and corrected document. Copy 2, fair copy, signed by David Howell, Secty. Genre: minutes Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Library. |
1785 Dec 23 |
| Box 3, Folder II:89(1) | Robert Scott's dismission and recommendation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of certification of the abilities of Robert Scott, for four months teacher at R.I. College and now leaving with prospects of "augmenting his stipend by teaching in the Southern states." Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Scott, Robert |
1786 Jan 10 |
| Box 3, Folder II:89(2) | Copy of Quarter Bills ... delivered by Mr. J. Pitman 2.0 pages Contents Note: Signed, J. Pitman, steward. Genre: bills of sale Pitman, John, d.1822 Brown University--Tuition, fees, etc. Brown University. Steward |
1786 Mar 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:91 |
Brown University--Students to Manning, James 4.0 pages Contents Note: Expressing opinion that the president's becoming a delegate to Congress would mitigate against their personal welfare and that of the College. Fourteen signatures. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Students |
1786 Mar 9 |
| Box 2, Folder II:93 |
Proceedings 4.0 pages Contents Note: President Manning having been elected a delegate to Congress and having asked by leave of absence, a committee is appointed to ask Rev. Perez Fobes to act as vice-president while Manning is away. A resolution is passed that graduating students wear caps and gowns at commencement as at other universities and the proper provision for obtaining these be made. Genre: proceedings Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Academic costume Brown University. Corporation |
1786 Mar 13 |
| Box 3, Folder II:95 |
Wheeler, B. to Manning, James
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Information regarding the paper currency then in progress in the General Assembly. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Wheeler, B. |
1786 Jul 4 |
| Box 2, Folder II:97 |
Warren, John to Brown University Corporation
Newport, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resigns as trustee. Genre: autograph letter signed Warren, John Brown University. Corporation |
1786 Sep 2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:99 |
Brown University Corporation to Evans, Caleb 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of letter of thanks for books sent by Rev. Caleb Evans of Bristol, England, and others. Genre: autograph letter Evans, Caleb, 1737-1791 Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Library. |
1786 Sep 7 |
| Box 2, Folder II:101 |
Brown University Corporation to Manning, James and Miller, Nathan
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Instructing the R.I. delegates in Congress (James Manning and Nathan Miller) to bring to the attention of Thomas Jefferson, Minister to France, the address of the Corporation to the King, expressing hope that the liberality which the King had extended to Yale and which the latter had declined may be transferred to R.I. College. Signed by David Howell, Benjamin Waterhouse, and Solomon Drown. Genre: autograph letter signed Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Louis XVI, King of France Manning, James, 1738-1791 Miller, Nathan Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846 Brown University. Corporation |
1786 Sep 9 |
| Box 2, Folder II:103 |
Doings of a minor quorum of the Corporation
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Lack of firewood has interfered with the students' studies in the cold weather, and four cords of wood are to be ordered for distribution by the steward. Signed, Solomon Drown. Genre: minutes Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Steward |
1786 Dec 17 |
| Box 2, Folder II:105(1) |
Robbins, Asher to Brown University. Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Request for increase in salary because of added duties. Genre: autograph letter signed Robbins, Asher, 1757-1845 Brown University--Faculty--Salaries Brown University. Corporation |
1787? |
| Box 2, Folder II:105(2) |
Manning, James to Ramsay, Nathaniel
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy. Thanking him for donation of his History of the Revolution in South Carolina to the College. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ramsay, Nathaniel, 1741-1817 |
1787 Feb 26 |
| Box 2, Folder II:107 |
Doings of the minor quorum of the Corporation
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Vote taken to meet the difficulties of the Steward in collecting debts from students for Commons by reducing reducing the the amounts due when bills are paid promptly. Genre: minutes |
1787 Mar 12 |
| Box 2, Folder II:109 |
Eddy, Samuel and Abbot, Jonathan to Sir
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Also signed by Jonathan Abbot. Letter relating to a matter of discipline. Genre: autograph letter signed Abbot, Jonathan Eddy, Samuel, 1769-1839 Sir Brown University--Laws and regulations |
1787 Jul 18 |
| Box 2, Folder II:111 |
Eddy, Samuel and Abbot, Jonathan to Manning, James
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Also signed by Jonathan Abbot. Requesting opportunity to appear before the Corporation in regard to a matter of discipline. Reply from Manning on verso. Genre: autograph letter signed Abbot, Jonathan Eddy, Samuel, 1769-1839 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Laws and regulations |
1787 Jul 18 |
| Box 2, Folder II:113 |
To the President and Tutors in the College 4.0 pages Contents Note: Recommendation that the penalty of expulsion be remitted in the case of Samuel Eddy and Jonathan Abbot. Signed by eleven members of the Corporation. Genre: manuscript |
1787 Jul 27 |
| Box 2, Folder II:115(1) |
Howell, David to Brown University. Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Draft by David Howell of a letter for Eddy and Abbot to the Authority for their restoration. Genre: autograph letter Abbot, Jonathan Eddy, Samuel, 1769-1839 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University. Corporation |
1787 Aug |
| Box 2, Folder II:115(2) |
Eddy, Samuel and Abbot, Jonathan to Brown University. Corporation
Providence, RI 3.0 pages Contents Note: Also signed by Jonathan Abbot. Asking reinstatement in the College. Genre: autograph letter signed Abbot, Jonathan Eddy, Samuel, 1769-1839 Brown University. Corporation |
1787 Aug 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:117(1) |
Brown, Nicholas to Brown University. Corporation
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Approves action of the Corporation in suggesting reinstatement of Samuel Eddy and Jonathan Abbot. Genre: autograph letter signed Abbot, Jonathan Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791 Eddy, Samuel, 1769-1839 Brown University. Corporation |
1787 Aug 7 |
| Box 2, Folder II:117(2) |
Park, Thomas to Brown University. Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Request for adjustment of college accounts to release him from indebtedness during a period when he was absent from college. Genre: autograph letter signed Park, Thomas Brown University. Corporation |
1787 Sep 3 |
| Box 2, Folder II:119 | Proceedings
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Rough draft of parts of the items in draft on II:121. Genre: proceedings |
1787 Sep |
| Box 3, Folder II:121(1),(2) |
Proceedings 10.0 pages Contents Note: Fair copy of a rough draft of document on II:119. Signed by David Howell. Notes, among other items, honorary degrees granted Thomas Jefferson, and Otto, Comte de Mosloy. Genre: proceedings Howell, David, 1747-1824 Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Otto, Louis Guillaume, comte de Mosloy Brown University. Corporation |
1787 Sep-Dec |
| Box 2, Folder II:123 | College Schedule for 1786, 1787 ascertaining the amount of tuition and Room Rent by the Quarterly Bills 2.0 pages Genre: account |
1787? |
| Box 3, Folder II:125(1) | Copy of the form of the College Bond 2.0 pages Contents Note: See note in Proceedings, II:119. Genre: manuscript |
1787 |
| Box 3, Folder II:125(2) | Petition of the students that the winter vacation be lengthened 1.0 page Contents Note: Signatures of eighteen students appended. Genre: petition Crouch, Abraham Brown University--Calendar |
1787? |
| Box 2, Folder II:127(1) |
Gano, John to Brown University. Corporation
New York, NY 1.0 page Contents Note: Resigns from Board of Trustees. Genre: autograph letter signed Gano, John Brown University. Corporation |
1788 Apr 4 |
| Box 2, Folder II:127(2) |
Daggett, Hermon to Brown University. Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Petitioning that he be excused from payment of library dues because of his indigence. Genre: autograph letter signed Daggett, Hermon Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Library. |
1788 Apr 9 |
| Box 2, Folder II:129(1) |
Doings of a minor quorum 2.0 pages Contents Note: Change in length of spring vacation noted. Genre: minutes |
1788 Apr 16 |
| Box 2, Folder II:129(2) |
[Recommendation of members of Class of 1788 for A.B. degree]
College Hall, Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Signed by Manning and others. Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1788 Jul 9 |
| Box 2, Folder II:131(1) |
Oliver, Thomas Fitch to Bowen, Jabez
Marblehead, MA 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resigning from Corporation. Genre: autograph letter signed Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Oliver, Thomas Fitch, 1757-1797 |
1788 Aug 21 |
| Box 2, Folder II:131(2) |
Draught of a letter to the delinquent members of the Corporation 2.0 pages Genre: autograph letter |
undated |
| Box 2, Folder II:133 |
To the Corporation ... in account with John Pitman as Steward 2.0 pages Genre: account |
1788 Sep 4 |
| Box 2, Folder II:135(1) |
Barker, Peleg to Brown University. Corporation
Newport, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resigning from Board of Trustees. Genre: autograph letter signed Barker, Peleg Brown University. Corporation |
1788 Sep 10 |
| Box 2, Folder II:135(2) |
Waterhouse, Benjamin to Stillman, Samuel
Cambridge, MA 4.0 pages Contents Note: Letter accompanying a copy of the type of degree given to John Adams by Harvard College and which the writer proffers as a sample of the form used at that College. Copy enclosed was given to Arthur Lee of Virginia. Genre: autograph letter signed Lee, Arthur Stillman, Samuel, 1737-1807 Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846 Brown University--Degrees |
undated |
| Box 3, Folder II:137(1),(2) |
List of the Corporation with their Succession 4.0 pages Genre: directory |
1788? |
| Box 2, Folder II:139(1) |
Hazard, George to Manning, James and Bowen, Jabez
Newport, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resignation as trustee. Genre: autograph letter signed Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Hazard, George Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1788 Sep 12 |
| Box 2, Folder II:139(2) |
Clarke, Joshua to Brown University. Corporation
Hopkinton, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resignation as trustee. Genre: autograph letter signed Clarke, Joshua Brown University. Corporation |
1788 Oct 10 |
| Box 2, Folder II:141 |
Upham, Edward to Brown University. Corporation 4.0 pages Contents Note: Resignation as trustee. Genre: autograph letter signed Upham, Edward, 1709-1797 Brown University. Corporation |
1788 Nov 23 |
| Box 2, Folder II:143(1) |
To the Members of the Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Notice of meeting on January 27. Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University. Corporation |
1789 Jan 23 |
| Box 2, Folder II:143(2) |
Cahoon, Daniel to Manning, James and Bowen, Jabez
Winchester, [NH?] 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resignation from Corporation. Genre: autograph letter signed Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Cahoon, Daniel Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1789 Feb 3 |
| Box 2, Folder II:145(2) |
Doings of the Minor Quorum 2.0 pages Contents Note: Signed by David Howell. Appointment of Jonathan Maxcy as librarian in place of William Wilkinson noted. Genre: minutes Howell, David, 1747-1824 Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 Wilkinson, William Brown University. Corporation |
1789 Feb 18 |
| Box 2, Folder II:145(1) | Manning, James and Bowen, Jabez to Hancock, John
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of letter sent by Manning and Jabez Bowen to Governor Hancock with an honorary degree of LL.D. in recognition of his services to his country. Genre: autograph letter signed Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Hancock, John, 1737-1793 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Degrees |
1789 Mar 15 |
| Box 2, Folder II:147(2) |
Webster, Noah to Manning, James
Boston, MA 4.0 pages Contents Note: Proposing a premium in the College for the best annual treatise on the influence and benefits of a regular preaching of the gospel, the cost of the premium to be financed by the sales of Webster's Institutes. Genre: autograph letter signed Manning, James, 1738-1791 Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846 Webster, Noah, 1758-1843 Brown University--Prizes and premiums |
1789 Aug 31 |
| Box 2, Folder II:147(1) |
Proceedings 4.0 pages Contents Note: Among other items lists new appointments of trustees and new rule relating to the administration of Commons. Genre: proceedings |
1789 Sep |
| Box 2, Folder II:149(1) |
To the Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Report of the steward on expenses incurred in upkeep of the college building. Genre: account Penniman, Elias Brown University--University Hall Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Steward |
1789? |
| Box 2, Folder II:149(2) |
To the Honourable the Corporation of Rhode Island College 2.0 pages Contents Note: Students petition for the removal of Steward Penniman. Genre: petition Penniman, Elias Brown University--Students Brown University. Steward |
undated |
| Box 2, Folder II:149(3) |
Stanford, John to Brown University. Corporation
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resigns as trustee. Genre: autograph letter signed Stanford, John, 1754-1845 Brown University. Corporation |
1789 Nov 15 |
Series 4. Correspondence and documents, 1790-1799
Box 2, 3
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box 2, Folder II:151(1) |
Robbins, Asher to Brown University. Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resigns as tutor. Genre: autograph letter signed Robbins, Asher, 1757-1845 Brown University. Corporation |
1790 Mar 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:151(2) |
Manning, James to Adams, Captain
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: An account of the expenses at the College at Providence. Genre: autograph letter signed Adams, Captain Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1790 Apr 30 |
| Box 2, Folder II:153 |
To the President of the United States of America
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of address on behalf of the Corporation to George Washington on the occasion of his visit to the College. Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Washington, George, 1732-1799 |
1790 Aug 17 |
| Box 2, Folder II:155 |
Washington, George to Brown University. Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Response to Manning's address on the occasion of Washington's visit to the College. Genre: autograph letter signed Washington, George, 1732-1799 Brown University. Corporation |
1790 Aug 17 |
| Box 2, Folder II:157(3) |
List of Alumni graduated Sept. 1, 1790
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Signed by Manning and six others. Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University. Class of 1790. |
1790 Jul 14 |
| Box 2, Folder II:157(1) |
Rea, Uriel to Brown University. Corporation
Providence 2.0 pages Contents Note: Steward Rea's Petition. Genre: autograph letter signed Rea, Uriel Brown University. Corporation |
1790 Sep 2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:157(2) |
Bowen, Ephraim to Brown University. Corporation
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resigns as trustee. Genre: autograph letter signed Bowen, Ephraim Brown University. Corporation |
1790 Sep 2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:159(4) |
Flint, Abel to Brown University. Corporation
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resignation as tutor. Genre: autograph letter signed Flint, Abel Brown University. Corporation |
1790 Sep 2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:159(2) |
Maxcy, Jonathan to Russell, Jonathan
Providence, RI 1.0 page Contents Note: Notice of fine for overdue book at the College Library. Genre: autograph letter signed Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 Russell, Jonathan, 1771-1832 |
1790 Nov 3 |
| Box 2, Folder II:159(1) |
Tillinghast, Daniel to Brown University. Library
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: "Please to let the bearer have recourse to the library in my behalf." On verso, Josias Lyndon Arnold, Esq. Genre: autograph letter signed Arnold, Josias Lyndon, 1768-1796 Tillinghast, Daniel Brown University. Library. |
1790 Dec 11 |
| Box 2, Folder II:159(3) |
Recitation bill 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript |
1790? |
| Box 2, Folder II:161(1) |
Brown, Nicholas to Brown University. Library 1.0 page Contents Note: Requests that his son, Moses, be allowed to take books from the library. Genre: autograph letter signed Brown, Moses, 1775-1791 Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791 Brown University. Library. |
1791 Jan 28 |
| Box 2, Folder II:161(2) |
Howell, David to Arnold, Josias Lyndon
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Order on the library to deliver a book to James Burrill. Genre: autograph letter signed Arnold, Josias Lyndon, 1768-1796 Burrill, James, 1772-1820 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University. Library. |
1791 Feb 9 |
| Box 2, Folder II:161(3) |
Maxcy, Jonathan to Bowen, Jabez 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resigns as tutor. Genre: autograph letter signed Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 |
1791 Mar 7 |
| Box 2, Folder II:163(3) |
Maxcy, Jonathan to Brown University. Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Request for immediate dismission as tutor because of ill health. Genre: autograph letter signed Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 Brown University. Corporation |
1791 Mar 13 |
| Box 2, Folder II:163(1),(2) |
[Record of fines for misdemeanors] 4.0 pages Contents Note: Individuals involved cited. Genre: manuscript |
1791 Apr 4 |
| Box 2, Folder II:165(2) |
Candidates recommended for A.B. degree 2.0 pages Contents Note: Signed by Manning and nine others. Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1791 Jul 13 |
| Box 2, Folder II:165(1) |
Howell, David to Jones, Samuel
Providence, RI 3.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of letter announcing the death of James Manning and asking Jones to accept the office of president. Genre: autograph letter signed Howell, David, 1747-1824 Jones, Samuel, 1735-1814 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--President |
1791 Aug 3 |
| Box 2, Folder II:167(2) |
Jones, Samuel to Howell, David
Lower Dublin, [PA?] 3.0 pages Contents Note: Declining to accept presidency; suggests other candidates. Genre: autograph letter signed Howell, David, 1747-1824 Jones, Samuel, 1735-1814 Brown University--President |
1791 Aug 15 |
| Box 2, Folder II:167(1) |
Receipt for College Books, Records, Seals, etc. received from Margaret Manning, relict of the late Dr. James Manning 2.0 pages Contents Note: Signed by Howell and Solomon Drowne. Genre: manuscript Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Manning, James, 1738-1791--Estate Manning, Margaret (Stites) Brown University. Corporation |
1791 Aug 23 |
| Box 2, Folder II:169(2) |
Winsor, Samuel to Bowen, Jabez
Johnston, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resigns as trustee. Genre: autograph letter signed Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Winsor, Samuel |
1791 Aug 30 |
| Box 2, Folder II:169(1) |
Clarke, Peleg to Howell, David
Newport, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Acknowledges appointment as trustee and regrets inability to attend meeting of the Corporation. Genre: autograph letter signed Clarke, Peleg Howell, David, 1747-1824 |
1791 Sep 5 |
| Box 2, Folder II:171 |
Proceedings 4.0 pages Contents Note: Records appointment of trustees, arrangements for commencement, payments to the widow of James Manning, etc. Genre: proceedings Manning, Margaret (Stites) Brown University--Commencement Brown University--Trustees Brown University. Corporation |
1791 Sep 6, 8 |
| Box 2, Folder II:173(2) |
Proceedings 2.0 pages Contents Note: Records appointment of trustees, arrangements for commencement, payments to the widow of James Manning, etc. Genre: proceedings Manning, Margaret (Stites) Brown University--Commencement Brown University--Trustees Brown University. Corporation |
1791 Sep 6, 8 |
| Box 2, Folder II:173(1) |
Bills and statements of accounts due and paid 1790 and 1791
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Genre: account |
1791 Nov 24 |
| Box 2, Folder II:175 |
Proceedings 4.0 pages Contents Note: Minutes of meetings of June 6, July 10, and August 13, 1792. Voted that David Howell serve as president ad interim; other college business. Genre: minutes Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--President Brown University. Corporation |
1792 Jun 6, Jul 10, Aug 13 |
| Box 2, Folder II:177 |
To David Howell, Esq. on acct. of the Providence Library by order of Mr. Jno. Francis
London, England 4.0 pages Contents Note: Bill for books ordered from England for the College Library on the donation of John Brown. Titles listed. Genre: bill of sale Brown, John, 1736-1803 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University. Library. Whieldon and Butterworth |
1792 Jul 11 |
| Box 2, Folder II:179 |
Proceedings 6.0 pages Contents Note: Plans for a monument for President Manning; the steward is forbidden to sell and spiritous liquors to the students; Jonathan Maxcy appointed president pro tempore, etc. Genre: proceedings Manning, James, 1738-1791 Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 Brown University--President Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Steward |
1792 Sep 4, 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:181(1) |
Original catalogue and bill of Law books present to the College by N. Brown 5.0 pages Genre: catalog Brown, Nicholas, 1769-1841 Brown University. Library--Catalogues Brown University. Library. |
1792 |
| Box 2, Folder II:181(2) |
Proceedings 2.0 pages Contents Note: Digest of the laws of the college adopted and to be carried into execution January 1793; catalogue of the library to be printed; other college business. Genre: proceedings |
1792 Dec 5, 10 |
| Box 3, Folder II:183(1) | Whieldon and Butterworth to Howell, David 3.0 pages Contents Note: Enclosing copy of July 25, 1792 letter relating to law books ordered from England by John Brown, and of invoice listing books, July 11, 1792 Genre: autograph letter signed Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University. Library. Whieldon and Butterworth |
1793 Feb |
| Box 3, Folder II:183(2) | Whieldon and Butterworth to Howell, David 1.0 page Contents Note: Bill for additional law books for the library. Genre: autograph letter signed Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University. Library. Whieldon and Butterworth |
1793 Mar 27 |
| Box 2, Folder II:185 |
Proceedings
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Nicholas Brown's gift of law books acknowledged; also other gifts; new steward to be appointed. Signed, Geo. Benson. Genre: proceedings Benson, George Brown, Nicholas, 1769-1841 Brown University--Gifts Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Steward |
1793 Apr 24 |
| Box 2, Folder II:187(1) |
Proceedings 2.0 pages Contents Note: Discusses withdrawal of Uriel Rea as steward and appointment of William Blanding in his place. Genre: proceedings Blanding, William Rea, Uriel Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Steward |
1793 May 22 |
| Box 2, Folder II:187(2) |
Proceedings 2.0 pages Contents Note: Deals with plans for coming commencement and other minor matters. Genre: proceedings |
1793 Aug 29 |
| Box 3, Folder II:189 |
Acct. of Colledge (sic) dues collected by President Maxcy from Dec. 1792 to date 4.0 pages Genre: account Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 Brown University--Finance Brown University. Corporation |
1794? |
| Box 2, Folder II:191 | Rhode Island Colledge (sic) in acct. with Jonathan Maxcy
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Genre: account Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 Brown University--Finance Brown University. Corporation |
1793 Sep 6, 1795 Sep 3 |
| Box 2, Folder II:193 |
Willard, Joseph to Howell, David
Cambridge, MA 2.0 pages Contents Note: Letter from the president of Harvard College in regard to releasing a professor for a special service, not specified. Genre: autograph letter signed Howell, David, 1747-1824 Willard, Joseph, 1738-1804 |
1796 Jun 17 |
| Box 2, Folder II:195 |
Report of the Committee appointed to superintend the College Library 2.0 pages Contents Note: Reports poor condition of some of the volumes and suggests that more attention be given to their care. Also suggests stricter insistence on the return of overdue books. Signed, Enos Hitchcock, George Benson. Genre: manuscript Benson, George, d.1836 Hitchcock, Enos, 1744-1803 Brown University. Library Committee. |
1796 Sep 5 |
| Box 2, Folder II:197 |
Messer, Asa to Brown University. Corporation
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Presents his resignation unless the Corporation sees fit to retain him at a more adequate salary. Genre: autograph letter signed Messer, Asa, 1769-1836 Brown University--Faculty--Salaries Brown University. Corporation |
1796 Sep 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:199(1) |
Bond of Nicholas Brown as Treasurer of Brown University 2.0 pages Genre: manuscript Brown, Nicholas, 1769-1841 Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Treasurer |
1796 Oct 11 |
| Box 2, Folder II:199(2) |
Account of the College funds
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Genre: account Brown, Nicholas, 1769-1841 Brown University--Funds Brown University. Treasurer |
1796 Oct 11 |
| Box 2, Folder II:201 |
Maxcy, Jonathan to Fobes, Perez 4.0 pages Contents Note: Letter from President Maxcy addresses Perez Fobes' concerns regarding compensation. Genre: autograph letter signed Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 |
1796 Dec 26 |
| Box 2, Folder II:203 |
Report 2.0 pages Contents Note: Reports long overdue books. Signed, Enos Hitchcock and George Benson. Genre: manuscript Benson, George, d.1836 Hitchcock, Enos, 1744-1803 Brown University. Library Committee. |
1797 Sep 4 |
| Box 3, Folder II:205(2) | Randal, Stephen to Brown University. Corporation
Providence, RI 1.0 page Contents Note: Proposes an exchange of 200 tickets in the College lottery for 310 acres of land in Lyndon, Vermont. Genre: autograph letter signed Randal, Stephen Brown University--Lotteries Brown University. Corporation Lotteries |
1798 Jun 11 |
| Box 3, Folder II:205(3) | Fenner, Arthur to Benson, George 2.0 pages Contents Note: Governor Fenner regrets that he and his aides cannot accepts the invitation of the Corporation of the College to dine with them on this day. Genre: autograph letter signed Benson, George, d.1836 Fenner, Arthur, 1745-1805 |
1798 Sep 5 |
| Box 3, Folder II:205(1) | Whipple, John and Thurber, Samuel to Benson, George
Providence, RI 1.0 page Contents Note: Letter from John Whipple and Samuel Thurber reporting of the condition of the college lottery to date. Genre: autograph letter signed Benson, George, d.1836 Thurber, Samuel, 1837-1913 Whipple, John, 1784-1866 Brown University--Lotteries Lotteries |
1798 Sep 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:207(1) |
Rogers, John to Brown University. Corporation 4.0 pages Contents Note: Acknowledges his appointment as trustee and asks for time to consider his acceptance. Genre: autograph letter signed Rogers, John Brown University. Corporation |
1798 Sep 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:207(2) |
Dorrance, John to Benson, George 2.0 pages Contents Note: Accepting appointment as trustee of the College. Genre: autograph letter signed Benson, George, d.1836 Dorrance, John, 1747-1813 |
1798 Sep 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:207(3) |
Wheaton, Levi to Benson, George 2.0 pages Contents Note: Accepting appointment as trustee of the College. Genre: autograph letter signed Benson, George, d.1836 Wheaton, Levi, 1761-1851 |
1798 Sep 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:207(4) |
Winsor, Olney to Benson, George
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Accepting appointment as trustee of the College. Genre: autograph letter signed Benson, George, d.1836 Winsor, Olney |
1798 Sep 22 |
| Box 2, Folder II:209(2) |
Backus, Isaac to Brown University. Corporation
Middleborough, MA 2.0 pages Contents Note: Resigns as trustee. Genre: autograph letter signed Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806 Brown University. Corporation |
1799 Sep 2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:209(1) |
Thompson, Otis to Brown University. Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Petition for addition to his salary because of extra work which he has had to assume. Genre: autograph letter signed Thompson, Otis Brown University--Faculty--Salaries Brown University. Corporation |
1799 Sep 5 |
| Box 2, Folder II:209(3) |
Eddy, Zachariah to Brown University. Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: The Federal Adelphi invites the Corporation to attend the delivery of the anniversary oration of the Society. Signed, Zach. Eddy, Secty. Genre: autograph letter signed Eddy, Zachariah, 1780-1860 Brown University--Federal Adelphi Brown University. Corporation |
1799 Sep 5 |
| Box 2, Folder II:211(1) |
[Report of committee to inspect Dr. Fobes's apparatus] 2.0 pages Contents Note: Requests that apparatus remain at and be rented by the College. Signed Jabez Bowen and David Howell. Genre: manuscript Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--Scientific apparatus and instruments Brown University. Corporation |
1799 Sep 5 |
| Box 2, Folder II:211(2) |
Grinnell and Taylor to Maxcy, Jonathan 2.0 pages Contents Note: Account of Grinnell and Taylor from 1796 to 1799 for painting materials and work done at the College. Genre: account Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 Grinnell and Taylor |
1799 |
Series 5. Correspondence and documents, 1800-1804
Box 2
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box 2, Folder II:213(1) |
[Report of committee to advise with the steward]
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Arrangement made with the steward, William Peck, on the price of board. Genre: manuscript Peck, William Brown University--Commons Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Steward |
1800 Feb 2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:213(2) |
Williams, John to Brown University. Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Request to be released from his duties as steward. Genre: autograph letter signed Williams, John Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Steward |
1800 Mar 18 |
| Box 2, Folder II:213(3) |
Holroyd to Benson, George 2.0 pages Contents Note: Requests that his messenger be given report of committee on college lands. Genre: autograph letter signed Benson, George, d.1836 Holroyd |
1800 Apr 10 |
| Box 2, Folder II:215(2) |
Ward, Samuel to Benson, George
New York, NY 2.0 pages Contents Note: Presenting his resignation as trustee. Genre: autograph letter signed Benson, George, d.1836 Ward, Samuel, 1756-1832 |
1800 Aug 17 |
| Box 2, Folder II:215(1) |
Clarke, Peleg to Benson, George
Newport, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Presenting his resignation as trustee. Genre: autograph letter signed Benson, George, d.1836 Clarke, Peleg |
1800 Aug 26 |
| Box 2, Folder II:215(3) |
Malbone, Francis to Benson, George
Newport, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Presenting his resignation as trustee. Genre: autograph letter signed Benson, George, d.1836 Malbone, Francis |
1800 Aug 30 |
| Box 2, Folder II:217(1) |
[Vote of committee to prepare a report on Mr. Elam's donation] 4.0 pages Contents Note: Thanking Samuel Elam for donation of $800 for the purchase of scientific apparatus. Genre: manuscript Elam, Samuel Brown University--Scientific apparatus and instruments Brown University. Corporation |
1800 Sep |
| Box 2, Folder II:217(2) |
Peck, William to Bowen, Jabez
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: High price of provisions renders it impossible for him to continue as steward, unless the price of Commons is raised. Genre: autograph letter signed Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Peck, William Brown University--Commons Brown University. Steward |
1800 Sep 4 |
| Box 2, Folder II:219(2) |
[Report of committee appointed to agree with the steward]
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Notice of contract made with William Peck, steward, regarding the price of board in Commons. Signed by members of the committee. Genre: manuscript Peck, William Brown University--Commons Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Steward |
1801 May 2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:219(1) |
Benson, George to Bowen, Jabez
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Presenting his resignation as trustee. Genre: autograph letter signed Benson, George, d.1836 Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 |
1801 Sep 1 |
| Box 2, Folder II:221(2) |
Fobes, Perez to Brown University. Corporation
Raynham, MA 4.0 pages Contents Note: Asks that, if the Corporation does not recognize his claims for remuneration, the matter be referred to three men impartially chosen. Genre: autograph letter signed Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 Brown University. Corporation |
1801 Sep 2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:221(3) |
Russell, William to Bowen, Jabez 3.0 pages Contents Note: Asks for immediate attention to the settlement of his account. Genre: autograph letter signed Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Russell, William |
1801 Sep 2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:221(1) |
Benson, George to Maxcy, Jonathan 2.0 pages Contents Note: Presenting books to the college library. Genre: autograph letter signed Benson, George, d.1836 Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 Brown University. Library. |
1801 Sep 3 |
| Box 2, Folder II:223(1) |
To Governor [Jabez] Bowen 4.0 pages Contents Note: Petition of Seth Washburne and others on behalf of Perez Fobes, presented and signed by a committee of his parishioners in Raynham, Massachusetts. Genre: petition Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 Washburn, Seth |
1801 Sep |
| Box 2, Folder II:223(2) |
Memoranda relating to Dr. Perez Fobes and his financial relations with the college 2.0 pages Genre: memorandum Anonymous Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 |
1801 Sep 3 |
| Box 2, Folder II:223(3) |
[Certificate] 2.0 pages Contents Note: Recommending that the petition of Perez Fobes for further remuneration for past services be duly considered. Genre: manuscript Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806 Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 |
1801 Sep 18 |
| Box 2, Folder II:225(1) |
Acct. of articles taken of Dr. Fobes by Dr. Prince for new apparatus with receipt for the money for the same 2.0 pages Contents Note: Receipt by Fobes on verso. Note on the transaction, August 11, 1802, signed by Jonathan Maxcy. Genre: account Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 Prince, John, 1751-1836 |
1802 |
| Box 2, Folder II:225(2) |
Statement of Dr. Fobes' Acct. 2.0 pages Contents Note: Items noted from 1786 to 1802. Genre: account Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 Brown University. Corporation |
1802 |
| Box 2, Folder II:225(3) |
The President and Corporation of R. I. College, Dr. 2.0 pages Contents Note: Bills for magazines and a book on botany. Genre: account Prince, John, 1751-1836 Brown University. Corporation Brown University. Library. |
1802 |
| Box 2, Folder II:227 |
Account with Perez Fobes 4.0 pages Contents Note: Receipted bill. Genre: account Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 Brown University. Corporation |
1802 Aug 2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:229 |
Fobes, Perez to Brown University. Corporation 6.0 pages Contents Note: Appeal for recognition of his claims for past services, and for payment for those services which were rendered at great personal sacrifice. Genre: autograph letter signed Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 Brown University. Corporation |
1802? |
| Box 2, Folder II:231(1),(2) |
[Report of the committee to examine the accounts of Perez Fobes] 4.0 pages Contents Note: Signed by Jabez Bowen, Samuel Elam, Joseph Jenckes. Committee finds sum of $888.73 due Dr. Fobes. With another copy of the report. Genre: manuscript Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Elam, Samuel Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 Jenckes, Joseph Brown University. Corporation |
1802 Sep 2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:233(2) |
Maxcy, Jonathan to Brown University. Corporation 4.0 pages Contents Note: Presents his resignation as president of the College. Genre: autograph letter signed Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 Brown University--President Brown University. Corporation |
1802 Sep 2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:233(1) |
Brown University. Corporation to Maxcy, Jonathan 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of reply to Maxcy's letter of resignation. Signed by Thomas Baldwin, Robert Rogers and Samuel Eddy, committee. Genre: autograph letter signed Baldwin, Thomas, 1753-1826 Eddy, Samuel, 1769-1839 Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 Rogers, Robert Brown University--President Brown University. Corporation |
1802 Sep 2 |
| Box 2, Folder II:235(2) |
Maxcy, Jonathan to Rogers, John 4.0 pages Contents Note: Billet from Maxcy in reply to verbal application to him on September 7 for his account with the College. Genre: autograph letter signed Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 Rogers, John Brown University--President |
1802 Sep 18 |
| Box 2, Folder II:235(1) |
Maxcy, Jonathan to Rogers, John 2.0 pages Contents Note: Billet from Maxcy in reply to written application of the committee of the Corporation for information relative to his account with the College. Genre: autograph letter signed Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 Rogers, John Brown University--President Brown University. Corporation |
1802 Sep 20 |
| Box 2, Folder II:237(1),(2) |
[Report of committee appointed for digesting a new plan for the Steward's department] 6.0 pages Contents Note: Rules and regulations for the steward and Commons. Signed by the committee. With another copy of document. Genre: manuscript |
1802 Oct 13 |
| Box 2, Folder II:239(3) |
The President and Corporation of R. I. College, Dr. to John Prince 2.0 pages Contents Note: Bill presented for items relating to the scientific apparatus of the College. Genre: bill of sale Prince, John, 1751-1836 Brown University--Scientific apparatus and instruments Brown University. Corporation |
1800 May 21 |
| Box 2, Folder II:239(2) |
Fobes, Perez to Brown University. Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Again petitions for reimbursement and begs that the allowance reported due him a year earlier be paid. Genre: autograph letter signed Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 Brown University. Corporation |
1803 Sep 1 |
| Box 2, Folder II:239(1) |
Brown, John to Brown University. Corporation
Providence, RI 3.0 pages Contents Note: Presents his resignation from the Corporation and urges that a professorship of English oratory be established in the near future. Genre: autograph letter signed Brown, John, 1736-1803 Brown University--Professorships Brown University. Corporation |
1803 Sep 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:241(1) |
[Report of committee for rooms in the College]
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Contents Note: Presents a resolution that it shall be the duty of the steward to supervise the condition of the students' rooms, and that the students shall be responsible for damages incurred during their occupancy. Genre: manuscript |
1803 Sep 8 |
| Box 2, Folder II:241(2) | [Report of the committee for the Steward's department]
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Committee reports the successful conduct of the steward's department under the plan established in 1802. Genre: manuscript |
1803 Sep 8 |
| Box 2, Folder II:241(3) | Rand, Thomas to Brown University. Corporation 2.0 pages Contents Note: Student states the he can pursue his studies and pay college expenses only by selling his clothes. Genre: autograph letter signed Rand, Thomas, 1776-1857 Brown University--Tuition, fees, etc. Brown University. Corporation |
1803 Sep? |
| Box 2, Folder II:243(1) |
Paragraph drawn by the President at the request of Mr. John Brown to be inserted in his will 8.0 pages Genre: manuscript Brown, John, 1736-1803 Messer, Asa, 1769-1836 |
1803 |
| Box 2, Folder II:243(2),(3),(4) |
[Term bills of Stephen Harris] 5.0 pages Genre: bills of sale Harris, Stephen Brown University. Corporation |
1803 |
| Box 2, Folder II:245(1),(2) |
[Report of committee on account of Dr. Fobes] 6.0 pages Contents Note: Signed by B. Bourne, Samuel Eddy, John Rogers, committee. Genre: manuscript Bourne, Benjamin, 1755-1808 Eddy, Samuel, 1769-1839 Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 Rogers, John Brown University. Corporation |
1804? |
| Box 2, Folder II:245(3),(4),(5) |
[Term bills of Stephen Harris]
Providence, RI 6.0 pages Genre: bills of sale Harris, Stephen Brown University. Corporation |
1804 |
| Box 2, Folder II:247 |
Brown University. Corporation to Prince, John 4.0 pages Contents Note: Bill for articles of apparatus furnished the College on Mr. Elam's donation. Items listed. Genre: bill of sale Elam, Samuel Prince, John, 1751-1836 Brown University--Scientific apparatus and instruments Brown University. Corporation |
1804? |
| Box 2, Folder II:249(1),(2) |
[Term bills of Stephen Harris]
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Genre: bills of sale Harris, Stephen Brown University. Corporation |
1804 |
| Box 2, Folder II:249(3) |
Thompson, Ebenezer to Brown University. Corporation
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Contents Note: Presents his resignation as trustee. Genre: autograph letter signed Thompson, Ebenezer Brown University. Corporation |
1804 Sep 3 |
| Box 2, Folder II:249(4) |
The President and Corporation of Rhode Island College to John Prince Dr. 2.0 pages Contents Note: Bill for articles of apparatus furnished the College on Mr. Elam's donation and other articles. Genre: bill of sale Elam, Samuel Brown University--Scientific apparatus and instruments Brown University. Corporation |
1804 Sep 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:251(1) |
Ellis, Ferdinand to Messer, Asa 4.0 pages Contents Note: Because of increased duties which he has had to assume, requests increased pay as tutor. Genre: autograph letter signed Ellis, Ferdinand, 1780-1858 Messer, Asa, 1769-1836 Brown University--Faculty--Salaries |
1804 |
| Box 2, Folder II:251(2) |
Brown, Nicholas to Brown University. Corporation
Providence, RI 3.0 pages Contents Note: Announces his gift of $5000 to establish a professorship of Oratory and Belles Lettres. Because of this gift, and in accordance with a vote of the Corporation on September 8, 1803, the name of the College was changed to Brown University. Genre: autograph letter signed Brown, Nicholas, 1769-1841 Brown University--Name Brown University--Professorships Brown University. Corporation |
1804 Sep 6 |
| Box 2, Folder II:253(2),(3) |
[Term bills of Stephen Harris]
Providence, RI 4.0 pages Genre: bills of sale Harris, Stephen Brown University. Corporation |
1804 |
| Box 2, Folder II:253 |
[Receipt] of books being a part of a donation made by Nicholas Brown
Providence, RI 2.0 pages Genre: receipt Brown, Nicholas, 1769-1841 Brown University. Library. |
1804 Nov 8 |
Series 6. Addenda
Box 3
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box 3 | [Booklet with document signed by Stephen Hopkins authorizing Rev. Samuel Jones to receive donations on behalf of the College and list of individuals who have made donations.] 4.0 pages Genre: manuscript Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785 Jones, Samuel, 1735-1814 Brown University--Subscriptions |
176? |
| Box 3 |
Early Subscriptions for Brown University [notebook] 62.0 pages Contents Note: [Early subscriptions for Rhode Island College collected by Morgan Edwards in England and Ireland in 1768; and by Hezekiah Smith in South Carolina and Georgia in 1769-70.] Accession Number: 1-D Ed9 Mss. Genre: manuscript Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 Brown University--Subscriptions Brown University. Corporation |
undated |
| Box 3 |
An exact List of Benefactions to the Rhode Island College Collected and got subscribed in South Carolina and Georgia by Hezekiah Smith 12.0 pages Genre: manuscript Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 Brown University--Subscriptions |
1769 Oct 23 - Nov 15 |
| Box 3 |
The United States of America to Rhode Island College 2.0 pages Contents Note: Copy of the account for rents and damages applied for to Congress by the Corporation for [?] while used as an hospital. Accession Number: A17318(2) Genre: manuscript |
1785 (?) May 3 |