James Manning papers, Manning (James) papers, 1761-1827, (bulk 1765-1791) - View Resource (original) (raw)

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Miller, Nathan, 1743-1790

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Nathan Miller (March 20, 1743 – May 20, 1790) was an American shipbuilder, merchant, and statesman from Rhode Island. Born in Warren in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Miller attended private school before engaging as a shipbuilder and merchant. He served as a member of the Rhode Island Legislature from 1772 to 1774, and in 1780, 1782, 1783, and 1790. In 1772, he was also commissioned a brigadier general in the Rhode Island Militia, serving in this capacity until 1778, ...

Manning, James, 1738-1791

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James Manning (October 22, 1738 – July 29, 1791) was an American Baptist minister, educator and legislator from Providence, Rhode Island. He was the first president of Brown University and one of its most involved founders, and served as minister of the First Baptist Church in America. Born in Elizabethtown in the Province of New Jersey (now Elizabeth, New Jersey), he attended the Hopewell Academy in Hopewell, New Jersey under the direction of Reverend Isaac Eaton in preparation for his relig...

Howell, David, 1747-1824

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David Howell (January 1, 1747 – July 30, 1824) was a Delegate to the Congress of the Confederation from Rhode Island, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island, Attorney General of Rhode Island and a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Born on January 1, 1747, in Morristown, in the Province of New Jersey, Howell attended Eaton's Academy in Hopewell, Province of New Jersey, then graduated from the College of New Jer...

Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785

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Stephen Hopkins (March 7, 1707 – July 13, 1785), a Founding Father of the United States, was a governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, a chief justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, and a signer of the Continental Association and the Declaration of Independence. As a child, Hopkins was a voracious reader, becoming a serious student of the sciences, mathematics, and literature. He became a surveyor and astronomer and was involved in taking measurements during the...

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

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Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1706] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. Among the leading intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a drafter and signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and the first United States postmaster general. As a scientist, he was a major figure in ...

Seabury, Samuel, 1729-1796

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Loyalist Connecticut clergyman, physician, First Bishop of the Diocese of Connecticut, and son of prominent clergyman Samuel Seabury (1706-1764); as an opponent of the revolutionary cause, Seabury retired to New York City during the war, practicing medicine and serving as chaplain and physician to the king's American regiment. From the description of Account book, 1780-1781. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58776033 Samuel Seabury, first bishop of ...

Bowen, ...

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Stanford, John, 1754-1834

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Clergyman. From the description of Letter, 1820 July 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122687795 Baptist clergyman. From the description of Letter, 1794 June 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122434248 Baptist minister and social reformer, New York City. From the description of Papers, 1768-1862. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58776006 From the description of Papers, 1794-1834. (New York University, Grou...

Abbadie

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Messer, Asa, 1769-1836

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Third President of Brown University, 1804-1826; Acting President of the university (then Rhode Island College) from 1802 to 1804; Baptist clergy. ǂb Messer received an A.B. from Rhode Island College (Brown University) in 1790; he then held various teaching positions at the college: tutor, 1791-1796; professor of learned languages, 1796-1799; and professor of natural philosophy, 1799-1802. From the guide to the Asa Messer papers, Messer (Asa) papers, (bulk 1796-1836), 1791-1862, (John...

Gifford, Andrew, 1700-1784

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Clergyman. From the description of Sermons of Andrew Gifford, 1761-1762. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454103 ...

Baptist minister. From the description of John Gano sermon outline, 1752. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 54314290 ...

Keene, Henry

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Epithet: surveyor British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000509.0x0001fd ...

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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George Washington (b. Feb. 22, 1732, Westmoreland County, Va.-d. Dec. 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, VA) was the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. Washington came from a family of farmers and landowners. He had little education but showed an aptitude for mathematics. He used this talent to become a surveyor. At 15, Washington took a job as assistant surveyor on a team sent to map the Shenandoah Valley in western Virginia. In his early 20s, Washington joined the Virgin...

Ferguson, James, 1940-

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Epithet: Paymaster of the 78th Regt British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000981.0x000393 Epithet: M P, Lord Rector of King's College, Aberdeen British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000981.0x000391 Epithet: formerly RN British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000981.0x000...

Tew, Mary

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South Hadley

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Rippon, John, 1751-1836

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Epithet: of Add MS 35540 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001305.0x00001f ...

Chaplain

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Lincoln, Heman, 1821-1887

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Baptist minister, professor at The Newton Theological Institution, editor of Christian Chronicle and Watchman and Reflector. From the description of Papers, 1838-1887. (Andover Newton Theological School). WorldCat record id: 11905694 ...

Church of England

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According to the Canons of 1604, XLIX-LII, of the Church of England, only those persons whose faith and learning are known to their bishop are licensed to preach. Such is the case because the Anglican bishop has pastoral charge of his entire diocese, and the ministers of that diocese, and the ministers of that diocese are considered to be his assistants. From the description of Church of England licensing document, 1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122406060 The major mis...

Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806

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Epithet: of Gloucester British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000302.0x0003e0 ...

Green, Timothy, 1765-1813.

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Timothy Green, lawyer of New York; originally from Worcester, Mass., Green graduated from Brown University in 1786, and practiced law in Worcester briefly before moving permanently to New York City. He engaged in commerce and land speculation with brothers and branches of the Green family in Columbia, S.C., and elsewhere. While returning to New York from Charleston, S.C., in Dec. 1813, Timothy Green was lost at sea on the same ship that claimed the life of family friend, Theodosia Burr Alston. ...

Roffey

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Davies, Samuel, 1723-1761

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Samuel Davies, fourth president of Princeton University, was born in New Castle County, Delaware, on November 3, 1723. He was licensed to preach when he was twenty-two, and was ordained as an evangelist to Virginia. In 1753 Davies and Gilbert Tennant were chosen by Princeton trustees to go to Great Britain and Ireland in search of donations for the College. Davies kept a diary of the mission, which was later published. During their stay in the British Isles they were able to secure sufficient fu...

Howard, A.

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Brown University.

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In 1917 the university established the Brown War Records Bureau, whose intention was to "collect and preserve a record of all Brown men who are serving in the present war". Brown faculty, students and alumni who were in the military were asked to fill out a small card called "Are you in the war?" and to send original letters, clippings or photographs which "have any bearing on the service of Brown men in the war." This collection is partly a result of that effort. From the guide to t...

Bedgegood

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Arnold, James, 1943-

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Epithet: of Aberdeen British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001108.0x0002e2 ...

Evans, John, 1767-1827

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John Evans, British General Baptist minister. From the description of John Evans manuscript material : 1 item, ca. 1793 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 183925748 From the guide to the John Evans manuscript material : 1 item, ca. 1793, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) ...

Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805

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Baptist clergyman, chaplain in the Continental Army, and educator. From the description of Papers of Hezekiah Smith, 1762-1805. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71068973 Baptist minister. From the description of Papers, 1758-1804. (Andover Newton Theological School). WorldCat record id: 11941623 ...

Robinson, Robert R., 1922-

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Epithet: DD, Dissenting minister British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001302.0x00020c Epithet: Kt, OM, chemist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000977.0x000119 Epithet: Colonel British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001302.0x00020b Epithet: of Add MS 3561...

Stewart, Archibald, 1697-1780

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Epithet: of Blackhall, Commissioner of Estates British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000444.0x000001 Epithet: of Add MS 35515 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000362.0x0002eb Epithet: of Sloane MS 4064 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/8...

Jones, Samuel, 1735-1814

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Samuel Jones was a prominent member of the Philadelphia Association and was instrumental in the founding of Brown University. He was born in 1735 and educated at Hopewell Academy. He was the pastor of the Baptist church at Pennepek in Pennsylvania for fifty-one years and conducted an academy for the education of young men. He was a friend of President James Manning and on Manning's death was aked to be president of the College, but declined because of his advanced age. He died on February 7, 181...

Providence

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Brown, John, 1736-1803

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Merchant, of Providence, R.I.; active in China trade; owner of large tract of land in the Adirondacks in New York. From the description of John Brown estate papers, 1822-1842. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 261223897 Born in Providence, Rhode Island, 1736, son of James and Hope (Power) Brown; engaged in China trade; role in Gaspee affair, 1772; 1775-1796, treasurer Brown University (Rhode Island College); 1784, member of Congress; married Sarah Smith...

Chace

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Carter, Robert

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Epithet: Lieutenant; RN British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000986.0x00036a Epithet: Hon. Secretary, North American Colonial Association British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000986.0x000369 Epithet: Secretary, N American Colonial Association British Library Archives and Manuscripts Cat...

Ustick, Thomas, 1753-1803

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Baptist clergyman. Brown class of 1771. From the description of Papers, 1773-1800. (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122631529 ...

Winchester, Elhanan, 1751-1797

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Preacher and writer. From the description of Poem, 1794, November 20. (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122598984 ...

Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820

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President of Rhode Island College. From the description of Letter, 1800. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39522003 First president of S.C. College, Columbia, S.C., 1804-1820; graduate, Rhode Island College, 1787; president, Brown University, 1792-1802; president, Union College (Schenectady, N.Y.), 1802-1804; licensed to preach, 1790, and ordained, 1791; son of Levi Maxcy and Ruth Newell Maxcy; husband of Susannah Hopkins; grandfather of Confederate General Maxc...

Moore, Dr.

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Williams, Edward

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According to the Slater's directory of North and Mid Wales, 1895 an E. Williams, grocer, was located at Alma Terrace in Llanfairfechan, north Wales. From the guide to the Llanfairfechan Grocer Ledger, 1932-1938, (Bangor University) Epithet: Secretary to the Duke of Grafton British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000212.0x00030c Epithet: of Shrewsbury British Library Archives and Manuscr...

West, William N.

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Epithet: of Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001086.0x00004c Epithet: Reverend British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001086.0x00004d ...

Hunter, Asa

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Rice, Luther, 1783-1836

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Luther Rice (1783-1836) is regarded as the founder of Columbian College, now The George Washington University. Rice was born in Nothborough Massachusetts in 1783 and died in Edgefield district, South Carolina in 1836. He entered Williams College in 1807 and there developed a strong interest in foreign missions. He was ordained as a Congregational minister in Salem, Massachusetts in 1812. In 1813 and after a missionary journey to India, he went to Boston. Having difficulties with policy within th...

Dawson, ...

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Benson, George, 1920-

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Epithet: of Stowe MS 185 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000987.0x0001fb Epithet: Major-General British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001243.0x0001f1 ...

Wood, William, 1745-1808

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Epithet: ironmaster, of Wolverhampton British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000439.0x000184 Epithet: Captain; of Add MS 33085 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000439.0x000180 Epithet: MD; of Add MS 39768 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000439.0x000186 ...

Gordon, William, 1728-1807

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Massachusetts minister. Author of The rise, progress and establishment of the United States of America (1788). From the description of ALS : Jamaica Plain, N.Y., to Nathanael Greene, 1785 Sept. 26. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122525034 ...

Carter, Robert, 1728-1804

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Tobacco planter and iron manufacturer. From the description of Robert Carter papers, 1685-1828 (bulk 1774-1804). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979882 Resident of Nomini Hall, Westmoreland County, Virginia; Williamsburg, Virginia; and Baltimore, Maryland. Carter was made a member of the Governor's Council in 1764. He was married to Frances Anne Tasker, youngest daughter of Benjamin Tasker of Maryland. From the guide to the Robert Carter Wastebook, 1762-1790., (...

Carter, George

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Epithet: innholder, of Bridgnorth British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000986.0x000327 ...

Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808

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Clergyman and missionary among the Oneida Indians. From the description of Diary, 1799-1801. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 50722511 Born in Norwich, Connecticut and educated at the College of New Jersey, Kirkland was a student of Eleazar Wheelock. He traveled to New York where he became a missionary to the Six Nations and the Oneida peoples for more than 40 years. Kirkland is credited with preventing several conflicts between native peoples and colonists. He ...

Episcopal Church

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In 1982, the General Convention of the Church deleted the words "Protestant" and "in the United States of America" from the official title of the Church, making it the Episcopal Church. From the description of Records of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States of America, Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, 1823-1975 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702152635 ...

Freeman, Philip, 1818-1875

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Epithet: Archdeacon of Exeter 1865 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000301.0x000002 ...

Evans, Benjamin

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Epithet: Reverend; master at Harrow School British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001188.0x0002ac ...

Wheaton, Levi, 1761-1851

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Physician of Providence, Rhode Island. From the description of Papers, 1819-1851. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35663719 ...

Robins, Natalie S.

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Epithet: of Lincoln's Inn (?) British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001302.0x0000fe ...

Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813

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English philanthropist and writer. From the description of Autograph letter in third person : Garden Court Temple, to Mr. Phillips, 1804 June 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662097 English abolitionist, reformer, and philanthropist. From the description of Copies of letters received, 1763-73. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58776522 British philanthropist and abolitionist. From the description of Granville Sharp correspondenc...

Harvey, Thomas

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Epithet: father of Mrs Elizabeth Radford British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000688.0x0002f0 Epithet: Rural Dean of Hartington, county Derbyshire British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000218.0x0001df Epithet: Curate of Margaretting British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100...

Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806

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Baptist minister and historian. From the description of Papers, 1719-1806 / [Isaac Backus, et al.]. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 19916926 New Light minister; converted to Baptist principles; organized Baptist Church in Middleborough, Massachusetts. From the description of Papers, 1717-1835. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122348788 Baptist clergyman, historian, and champion of religious liberty. From the description of P...

Pitman, Isaac

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Epithet: inventor of modern shorthand British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001185.0x00009a ...

Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834

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Solomon Drowne (1753-1834) was a surgeon from Providence, R.I. He was born in 1753, graduated from Rhode Island College (Brown University) in 1773, and received medical degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Dartmouth College. During the American Revolution, Drowne was a surgeon and following the war, 1784 to 1785, toured European hospitals and medical schools. After returning to Providence, he went to Ohio and then to western Virginia, only to settle finally in Foster, R.I., where he d...

Hopkins, Esek, 1718-1802

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Privateer during the French and Indian War, first commander-in-chief of the U.S. Continental Navy, and deputy to the Rhode Island General Assembly. From the description of Correspondence of Esek Hopkins, 1776 May 7-1777 Oct. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83534493 ...

Green, Samuel, 1743-1799

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Epithet: of Ballyharty House, Bridgetown British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000982.0x000178 ...

Pugh

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Hart, Oliver, 1723-1795

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Baptist minister, of Charleston, S.C. and Hopewell, N.J.; husband of Anne Hart; son of John Hart; brother of Joseph Hart. From the description of Oliver Hart papers, 1754-1795. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 42404557 Baptist minister of Bucks County, Penn.; removed to Charleston, S.C., and became pastor of the [First] Baptist Church in 1750; during American Revolution, fled before arrival of the British Army in 1780, and accepted the pastorate of Hopewel...

McClellan, Samuel, 1730-1807

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Colonel in the Connecticut Militia. From the description of Samuel McClellan letter, 1782 Sept. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 166428822 ...

Keith, George

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Title: 10th Earl Marischall British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000351.0x0002dc Epithet: Quaker; of Stowe MS 305 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000509.0x000249 Epithet: of Ostend British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_1000000005...

George Washington University

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The Executive Vice President and Treasurer writes the yearly budget report for the Board of Trustees. From the description of Treasurers Office records, 1903-1990. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 641695165 The University Marshal reports to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, and oversees official functions at the University, such as commencements, the conferring of honorary degrees, opening convocation for the school year, and other special ceremonies. Robert...

Brown university. Library

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Brown University Library periodically mounts exhibitions highlighting various materials in its collections. These exhibits range from small scale displays to large exhibitions accompanied by events and catalogues. From the guide to the Brown University Library Exhibition Labels, 1945-1986, (John Hay Library Special Collections) Records of the Library of Brown University. From the description of Records of the Library, 1783-1958. (Brown University). WorldCat recor...

Wayland, Francis, 1796-1865

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Clergyman and educator. From the description of Letter of Francis Wayland, 1835 December 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71015490 Fourth president of Brown University (1827-1855), educator, Baptist clergyman. Wayland was a tutor at Union college from 1817 to 1821. He was pastor of the First Baptist Church in Boston, Mass., from 1821 to 1826. As president of Brown University, he made broad changes in the curriculm and introduced the analytic method...

Simpson, ...

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Epithet: of Stowe MS 1082 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001034.0x0003a5 Epithet: widow of James Simpson, Minister at Airth British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001034.0x0003a6 Epithet: of Add MS 33982 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark...

Brown, Moses

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Biography Biographical Narrative Moses Brown (October 2, 1742-February 9, 1827), prominent merchant and citizen of Newburyport, Massachusetts, was the youngest of thirteen children of Joseph Jr. and Abigail Brown. As a boy he was apprenticed to a chaise-maker and upon adulthood he started in business himself as a carriage manufacturer. Eventually he turned to commerce, developing a large foreign and do...

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