Guide to the William C. Gibbs papers, 1822-1823

Redwood Library and Athenaeum
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Published in 2013

Collection Overview

Title:	William C. Gibbs papers
Date range:	1822-1823
Creator:	Gibbs, William C. (William Channing), 1789-1871
Extent:	0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Abstract:	This collection consists of one letter and a commission, both signed by William C. Gibbs (1789-1871) during his term as governor of Rhode Island.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection number:	RLC.Ms.542

Scope & content

This collection consists of one letter and a commission, both signed by William C. Gibbs during his term as governor of Rhode Island. The letter is addressed to Colonel Josiah Whitaker, Adjutant General in Providence on February 7, 1822, regarding commissions sent to Aides-de-camp which needed to be corrected. The commission, dated June 16, 1823, appointed Asa Winson justice of the peace (judge) in Smithfield, Rhode Island. This commission was also signed by Henry Bowen (1785-1867), secretary of Rhode Island.

Access Points

Subject Names

• Bowen, Henry, 1785-1867
• Whitaker, Josiah, b. 1788
• Winson, Asa, fl. 1823

Geographical Names

• Rhode Island--Governors
• Rhode Island--Justices of the peace

Subject Topics

• Rhode Island/Local Interest

Document Types

• Commissions (permissions)
• Letters (correspondence)

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in chronological order.

Biographical note

William Channing Gibbs (1789-1871) was born in Newport, Rhode Island, on February 10, 1789, the youngest son of George (1775-1803) and Mary Channing Gibbs. Gibbs served in the Rhode Island state militia and rose to the rank of Major General. From 1816 through 1820, he represented Newport in the Rhode Island General Assembly and then served as the governor from May 2, 1821, to May 5, 1824. He was married to Mary Kane of Albany, New York, and had eleven children. William C. Gibbs died on February 24, 1871.

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	Access is open to members and researchers at the Redwood Library and Athenaeum.
Use of the materials:	This collection is owned by the Redwood Library and Athenaeum. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Special Collections Librarian of the Redwood Library and Athenaeum.
Preferred citation:	William C. Gibbs papers, RLC.Ms.542, Redwood Library and Athenaeum.
Contact information:	Redwood Library and Athenaeum 50 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840 Tel: (401) 847-0292 Fax: (401) 841-5680 email: redwood@redwoodlibrary.org

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Acquisition:	Gift of Mrs. John H. G. Pell, 1988 June 21.
Processing information:	This collection was originally processed by Aimee Saunders in 2010.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Delmage.
Encoding:	Finding aid encoded by Elizabeth Delmage 2013 October 23
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)
Sponsor:	Funding for processing and cataloging this collection was provided by the van Beuren Charitable Foundation.

Additional Information

Bibliography:

Gibbs, George. The Gibbs family of Rhode Island and some families. New York: Priv. print., 1933.

Inventory

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Manuscripts Box 1

Letter to Colonel Josiah Whitaker

1822 Feb 7

Asa Winson commission

1823 Jun 16