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Account of the destruction of the British armed sloop Liberty at Newport, Rhode Island, 1769 and undated
Formal title:
Account of the destruction of the British armed sloop Liberty at Newport, Rhode Island
Extent:
0.2 linear feet
Date range:
1769 and undated
Abstract:
Anonymous letter written to Edes and Gill, printers of the Boston Gazette, describing the destruction of the Sloop
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.591
Birckhead collection of Redwood family papers
Formal title:
Birckhead collection of Redwood family papers
Extent:
0.21 linear feet (1 half document case)
Date range:
1730-1866 (bulk 1730-1774)
Abstract:
This collection consists mainly of letters, receipts, and accounts relating to Abraham Redwood (1709-1788), the founder of the Redwood Library, and his business dealings in Newport, Rhode Island. Also included are documents concerning the Redwood Library, Abraham Redwood’s contemporaries in Newport, and later letters from David King, a former president of the Redwood Library.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.025
Brown (Samuel) letter
Formal title:
Samuel Brown letter
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1folder)
Date range:
1788
Abstract:
Letter from Samuel Brown (1753 or 1754-1825), a prominent Boston merchant, to William Vernon (1719-1806), regarding papers received from William Tudor (1750-1819) and a letter from a man called “Gray” about his slaves.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.570
Carpenter, Jr. (Ralph E.) collection of manuscripts
Formal title:
Guide to the Ralph E. Carpenter, Jr., collection of manuscripts
Extent:
0.42 linear foot (1 document case)
Date range:
1711-1920 and undated (bulk 1711-1870)
Abstract:
This collection consists mainly of letters, receipts, and accounts from 1711-1920 that were collected by Ralph E. Carpenter, Jr. (1910-2009). The majority of these documents regard various people, places, and events in Newport, Rhode Island, from the colonial period through the early twentieth century.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.040
Carpenter, Jr. (Ralph E.) papers
Formal title:
Ralph E. Carpenter, Jr., papers
Extent:
29.5 linear feet (15 record boxes, 1 document case, 1 half document case, 3 small flat boxes, 11 oversize flat boxes)
Date range:
1870-2009 (bulk 1950-2006)
Abstract:
Ralph E. Carpenter, Jr., (1910-2009) was a respected connoisseur and collector of American decorative arts, instrumental in various historical preservation projects throughout Newport, Rhode Island. This collection consists of his correspondence, subject files, personal records, research materials, photographs, and scrapbooks documenting his career, historical preservation pursuits, and other personal interests.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.002
Ellery (William) letter
Formal title:
William Ellery letter
Extent:
0.02 linear feet (1 oversize folder)
Date range:
1798
Abstract:
This collection consists of one letter from William Ellery (1727-1827), collector of the port of Newport, Rhode Island, to David L. Barnes (1760-1812), Rhode Island District Attorney, regarding maritime law.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.536
Green (William) letter
Formal title:
William Greene letter
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
1784
Abstract:
This letter from Governor William Greene (1731-1809) to the sheriff of Newport County, William Davis (fl. 1784), gives direction on when and how to announce the success of the Treaty of Paris (1783) between the United States and the King of England.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.576
Lanier (Helen) collection of William Ellery papers
Formal title:
Helen Lanier collection of William Ellery papers
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
1783, 1813, and undated
Abstract:
Three items relating to William Ellery (1727-1820) of Newport, Rhode Island.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.567
Ledyard (Henry) collection
Formal title:
Henry Ledyard collection
Extent:
0.2 linear feet(1 oversize folder)
Date range:
1726-1899 and undated (bulk 1840-1859)
Abstract:
Letters and legal documents collected and received by Henry Ledyard (1812-1880), who lived in Newport, Rhode Island, during his later years.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.565
Lewis (Ida) papers
Formal title:
Ida Lewis papers
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
1893, 1936
Abstract:
This collection consists of one letter from Ida Lewis (1842-1911), notable lighthouse keeper of Newport, Rhode Island, to Miss Elen F. Finlay. A newspaper clipping regarding Lewis is also included.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.522

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