Manuscript and Printed Items, 1709-1792
Scope and Contents
Will of Charles Dyre, May 9, 1709; Inventory of Daniel Gould estate, April 6, 1716; Account of the people of Rhode Island, "Whites & Blacks & Arms & Ammunition, 1756; Account of the price of silver, 1700-1764; Letter from Charles Browler expressing alarm that a recent Governor's pamphlet encouraged people of New England to rebellion & disloyalty and to "Stir up Sedition in the Colonies," Dec. 15, 1764; "The trial of Dr. William Dodd," an account of his being sentenced to death; Articles of the United Fire Club, Feb. 6, 1783; Supplement to the Newport Mercury, May 29, 1784, Incorporation Act of the City of Newport; Declaration that John Townsend was appointed to Justice of the Peace, May 7, 1792; "Spirit of the Martyrs," book about religious persecution
Dates
- 1709-1792
Creator
- From the Collection: Gould family. (Family)
- From the Collection: Gould, Hannah Wright, 1819-1912. (Person)
- From the Collection: Rasles, Sébastien, 1657-1724. (Person)
- From the Collection: Gould, Stephen Wanton, 1781-1838. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Extent
3.4 cubic feet.
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
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