James Manning papers (MS-1C-1)
Brown University Library
Box ABrown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2148
email: hay@brown.edu
Inventory
Series 1. Letters and manuscripts of James Manning
99 items
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 1, Folder 1 |
[Signature] Accession Number: A537 Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
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| Box 1, Folder 1 |
[Fragment] Contents Note: Mentions speculations concerning the college. Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
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| Box 1, Folder 1 |
A list of subscriptions due to College Contents Note: List of sixteen persons, in hand of Manning. Accession Number: A50856 Genre: subscription list Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Subscriptions |
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| Box 1, Folder 1 |
Receipt in behalf of the Corporation Contents Note: Mounted with newspaper clipping, "Manning and Brown University," which mentions Reuben A. Guild's biography of Manning and acquisition of Manning papers. Accession Number: A18404 Genre: receipt Manning, James, 1738-1791 Guild, Reuben Aldridge, 1822-1899 |
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| Box 1, Folder 2 |
Manning, James to Howell, David Contents Note: Suggests that Howell, a senior at Princeton, consider coming to Rhode Island either to take a school at Newport or to become tutor at the College. Accession Number: A704 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--Faculty |
1766 Jul 14 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 3 |
A matriculation roll of the number of students in Rhode Island
College, with the date of their admission Contents Note: Names, dates of admission, and residences of 29 students admitted from 1765 to 1769. Accession Number: A701 Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Registration Brown University--Students |
1769 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 4 |
Manning, James to Smith, Hezekiah Warren, RI Contents Note: Rivalry of people of Providence and Newport over situation of the College; JM's position in the matter; college finances and how Smith's fund raising trip will help. Accession Number: A757 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 Brown University--Finance Brown University--Location |
1770 Feb 12 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 4 |
Manning, James to Stennett, Samuel Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Thanks him for the books he sent to the College; discusses the origins of the funds for, the plans for, and the progress in building the "College Edifice." Accession Number: A751 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Stennett, Samuel, 1728-1795 Brown University. Library Brown University. University Hall |
1770 Jun 07 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 4 |
List of books for the College library to be sent for by Capt. David
Shand Contents Note: List of books desired for the college library, from which list 5 guineas worth were to be purchased. Accession Number: A9410 Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Shand, David Brown University. Library |
1770 Dec 20 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 5 |
Manning, James to Ryland, John C. Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Thanks him for his gifts to the college and describes the size and needs of the college, and the opposition of the New England Presbyterians to it. Accession Number: A980 Genre: letter Presbyterians--New England Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 |
1771 Jun 01 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 5 |
Manning, James to Stennett, Samuel Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Comments on his presidency of the College and on the spread of the Baptist religion in Va. and N. C. which before "seemed to me to be the Rendezvous of Devils," and discusses a bitter controversy with the New England Presbyterians. Accession Number: A753 Genre: letter Presbyterians--New England Baptists--Virginia Baptists--North Carolina Manning, James, 1738-1791 Stennett, Samuel, 1728-1795 |
1771 Jun 05 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 5 |
Manning, James to Edwards, Morgan Providence [RI] Contents Note: Copy. By Stephen Hopkins and James Manning. Authorizing him to solicit and receive benefactions in any part of America for Rhode Island College. Accession Number: A21416 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Brown University--Subscriptions |
1771 Dec 16 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 6 |
Manning, James to LLewelyn, Thomas Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Describes the "infant college;" thanks him for his interest in the College and solicits further aid in financing it. Accession Number: A778 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Llewelyn, Thomas, 1720?-1793 |
1772 Feb 21 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 6 |
Manning, James to Ryland, John C. Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Says he will suggest for honorary degrees the names sent by Ryland. Sends news of the Baptist religion in New England. Accession Number: A982 Genre: letter Baptists--New England Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Brown University--Degrees |
1772 May 19 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 6 |
Manning, James to Ryland, John C. Providence [RI] Contents Note: The College has awarded an honorary degree to his son John Ryland. Sends news of the College's opinions regarding other honorary degrees, of opposition to the College by the New England Clergy, and of the progress of the Baptist religion in America. Accession Number: A983 Genre: letter Baptists--United States Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Brown University--Degrees |
1772 Nov 12 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
An acct. of the College in 1773 Contents Note: Early history of the College, staff, size of student body, and fees. Accession Number: A699 Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Faculty Brown University--Registration Brown University--Students Brown University--Tuition, fees, etc. |
1773 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
[Description of Rhode Island College] Contents Note: Early history of the College; list of staff and faculty; description of the building. Accession Number: A702 Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Faculty Brown University. University Hall |
1773? | ||
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
Manning, James to Smith, Hezekiah Providence [RI] Contents Note: Apologizes for not visiting Smith and invites him to Providence. Describes his preaching tour of Connecticut and an angry letter from Rev. John Ryland about college affairs, especially about degrees. Accession Number: A759 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Brown University--Degrees |
1773 May 05 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
Manning, James to Wallin, Benjamin Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Thanks him for the books he sent, and mentions a gift to the College library of works of John Gill. Accession Number: A711 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Wallin, Benjamin, 1711-1782 Gill, John, 1697-1771 Brown University. Library |
1773 May 18 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
Manning, James to Ryland, John C. Providence [RI] Contents Note: Thanks him for his gifts and friendship to the College. Discusses the nature and reputation of the college, and promises further details. Says the College will award honorary degrees to the men Ryland recommended. Accession Number: A986 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Brown University--Degrees |
1773 May 20 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
Manning, James to Ryland, John C. Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Explains that the honorary degrees to be sent to England are late owing to the need to manufacture new diplomas, and promises him a printed account of the college. Rejoices that Dr. Stennett has obtained the repeal of a law against the Baptists. Accession Number: A989 Genre: letter Baptists--Great Britain Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Stennett, Samuel, 1728-1795 Brown University--Degrees |
1773 Nov 25 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
Manning, James to Wallin, Benjamin Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Thanks him for the books he sent to the library. Mentions the form for making donations, and comments on the state of the Baptist faith in England and United States Accession Number: A714 Genre: letter Baptists--United States Baptists--Great Britain Manning, James, 1738-1791 Wallin, Benjamin, 1711-1782 Brown University. Library |
1773 Nov 25 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
Manning, James to Booth, Abraham Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Signature cut out. Thanks him for the books he sent to the library, and asks to open a correspondence with him. Accession Number: A721 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Brown University. Library |
1773 Nov 26 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
Manning, James to Woodman, Isaac Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Says that literature should be "an hand maid to Religion." Hopes Woodman will accept an honorary degree; praises John C. Ryland's support of the College, and mentions the enemies of the College. Accession Number: A775 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Woodman, Isaac Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Brown University--Degrees |
1773 Nov 26 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 8 |
Manning, James to Wallin, Benjamin Providence [RI] Contents Note: Manuscript copy. Mentions imprisonment of Baptists "for their Rates to the Presbyterians, in the colony of Massachusetts Bay." The state of religion in Providence is low. Accession Number: A716 Genre: letter Church tax Manning, James, 1738-1791 Wallin, Benjamin, 1711-1782 |
1774 May 25 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 8 |
Manning, James to Ryland, John C. Newport, RI Contents Note: Autograph copy. Thanks Ryland for his donation to the College, and mentions his illness during the winter as causing the lateness of the "College Papers" he promised to send. Accession Number: A990 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 |
1774 May 27 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 8 |
Manning, James to Freeman, Philip Boston, MA Contents Note: "The inclosed for the baptist Committee at Boston ... the contents are important." [No enclosure] "I have referred both Mr. Smith & Backus to Boston for copies of the Proceedings." Seeks a housemaid from those rendered unemployed by the "Boston Port Bill." Accession Number: A54004 Genre: letter Baptists--Massachusetts Manning, James, 1738-1791 Freeman, Philip |
1774 Nov 20 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 9 |
anning, James to Ryland, John C. Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Mentions that state of the Baptist religion in New England during the Revolution; the College has suffered from high prices; sends news of degrees awarded; mentions recent religious revivals. Accession Number: A991 Genre: letter Revivals--Providence Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Brown University--History--Revolution Brown University--Religion |
1776 Nov 13 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 9 |
Manning, James to Howard, A. Providence [RI] Contents Note: Letter of condolence on the death of her fiance, Capt. Bell. "NB This Copy of a Letter to Miss A. Howard was not ye same wh. ys sent as it was greatly altered and enlarged." Accession Number: A536 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Howard, A. Bell, (Capt.) |
1776 Nov 19 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 10 |
Journal of a trip from Providence to Philadelphia and
return Contents Note: Published in full in Guild, R. A. (Providence, 1897) p.314-331. Accession Number: A9421 Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1779 Apr 29 - 1779 09-29 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 11 |
Manning, James to Ustick,Thomas Providence [RI] Contents Note: Concerns Latin books, copies of address from Church of Philadelphia; asks Ustick to preach. Accession Number: A9798 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ustick, Thomas, 1753-1803 |
1781 Jul 22 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 11 |
Manning, James to Ustick,Thomas Providence [RI] Contents Note: Invitation to preach in Providence. Copy (Original in N.Y. Baptist Society, Colgate University). Accession Number: A11055 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ustick, Thomas, 1753-1803 |
1781 Oct 02 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 12 |
Manning, James to Ustick,Thomas Providence [RI] Contents Note: Asks more information about his situation. Accession Number: A9751 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ustick, Thomas, 1753-1803 |
1782 Aug 23 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 12 |
Manning, James to Ustick,Thomas Providence [RI] Contents Note: Plans to solicit donations in New England; steward appointed; vice-president to be appointed. Accession Number: A9793 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ustick, Thomas, 1753-1803 Brown University--Subscriptions Brown University--Faculty |
1782 Nov 18 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 12 |
Manning, James to Howell, David Providence [RI] Contents Note: Family news; French army encamped near Providence; college building is ready and Manning is very pressed with work. Accession Number: A705 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--History--Revolution Brown University. University Hall |
1782 Nov 19 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 12 |
Manning, James to the Chancellor and Corporation of the College in
Providence Contents Note: Suggests a solution for the low state of College funds and offers his services for the task. States the terms on which he will travel "to solicit benefactions." Accession Number: A704 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Corporation Brown University--Finance |
1782 Dec 25 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 12 |
[Draft of letter to a French officer] Providence [RI] Contents Note: Requesting his help in presenting an appeal to the French king on behalf of Rhode Island College for books and other benefits to promote the study of French. Accession Number: A9441 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Relations with the French |
1782 Dec 28 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 13 |
Manning, James to Howell, David Providence [RI] Contents Note: Family matters; public Commencement which aroused public enthusiasm and led to John Brown's offer to help raise funds for equipment. Asks Howell to obtain catalogues of books. A committee has prepared an address to King Louis of France, asking his patronage for the College, which has been forwarded to Howell, who is to have it sanctioned by the Minister to France. Dr. S. Drowne has been chosen Fellow and the College Seal's device is settled. Accession Number: A706 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 Louis XVI, King of France Brown, John, 1736-1803 Brown University--Seal Brown University--Commencement, 1783 |
1783 Sep 13 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 13 |
Manning, James to Ustick,Thomas Providence [RI] Contents Note: Tells of Commencement program; money to be raised for Apparatus and Library. Accession Number: A9794 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ustick, Thomas, 1753-1803 Brown University--Commencement, 1783 |
1783 Oct 07 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 13 |
Manning, James to Keene, Henry Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Comments of Benjamin Wallin's death and his bequest to the College. Says that the college will be named for one of its benefactors. Accession Number: A720 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Keene, Henry Wallin, Benjamin, 1711-1782 Brown University--Name |
1783 Nov 08 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 13 |
Manning, James to Llewelyn, Thomas Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Explains the needy situation of the College and promises to name it after him, if he were to provide the funds to reestablish it. Accession Number: A779 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Llewelyn, Thomas, 1720?-1793 Brown University--Name |
1783 Nov 08 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 13 |
Manning, James to Ryland, John C. Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Comments that the American Revolution "is of God;" reports the decline of the Baptist religion in America, except at the frontier; asks if Ryland knows a wealthy man to endow and name the College. Accession Number: A992 Genre: letter Baptists--United States Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Brown University--Name |
1783 Nov 08 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 13 |
Manning, James to Stennett, Samuel Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Happy to resume correspondence with friend in England; concerns state of religion in New England, effect of the war on religion, use of the College for barracks; subscription for the library and for philosophical apparatus. Plans to appoint a committee to take charge of aid to worthy students. Hopes to receive donations for this purpose. Pleased with Stennett's books on domestic duties, and asks to buy the rest of his works for the library. Accession Number: A756 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Stennett, Samuel, 1728-1795 Brown University--History--Revolution Brown University. Library Brown University--Scientific apparatus and instruments Brown University--Financial aid |
1783 Nov 08 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Manning, James to Ustick,Thomas Providence [RI] Contents Note: Tells of ill health of Nicholas Brown and death of Mrs. Brown; Mr. Howell going to Europe to solicit funds. Copy (Original in N.Y. Baptist Society, Colgate University). Accession Number: A11054 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ustick, Thomas, 1753-1803 Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--Finance |
1784 Jan 12 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Manning, James to Smith, Hezekiah Providence [RI] Contents Note: On p.[4] ms. notes headed: Psa. 89.19. Accession Number: A760 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 Manning, Margaret (Stites) Brown University--Admissions Brown University--Registration Brown University--Tuition, fees, etc. Brown University--Finance |
1784 Mar 18 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Manning, James to Stennett, Samuel Contents Note: Autograph copy, incomplete. Delivers Mr. Backus's request to open a correspondence with Dr. Stennett. Accession Number: A1160 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Stennett, Samuel, 1728-1795 Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806 |
1784 Apr | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Manning, James to Stennett, Samuel Providence [RI] Contents Note: Copy. Asks his advice and assistance in procuring Apparatus and Library for the College. Accession Number: A9409 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Stennett, Samuel, 1728-1795 |
1784 Apr 22 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Manning, James to Smith, Hezekiah Providence [RI] Contents Note: Illness of Mrs. Manning's mother. "The Plains are destitute of a minister. They intend to try for Sammy Jones." Mentions revivals at various places. The College has 23 students and more are expected; his nephew Jimmy, son of Jeremiah, is a student. The school has nearly 20 students; Mr. Wilkinson is a good master. The lower rooms in the edifice are full; the upper two should be finished. Mr. Wood would do as well here as at Jersey College. Accession Number: A763 Genre: letter Revivals Manning, James, 1738-1791 Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Wilkinson, William, 1760-1852 Brown University--Registration Brown University. University Hall Brown University. Latin School |
1784 Jul 03 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Manning, James to Gill, John Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Hopes Dr. Gill's Bible will be completed, and comments on some revivals of the Baptist religion since the war, and the reestablishment of the College. Accession Number: A735 Genre: letter Revivals Manning, James, 1738-1791 Gill, John (goldsmith) Gill, John, 1697-1771 |
1784 Jul 09 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Manning, James to Rippon, John Providence [RI] Contents Note: Will distribute Bibles, etc., from England among poor; will place prints of Dr. Gill, Rev. Hugh Evans, Rev. Rippon in the College. Discusses replacement of Mr. Winchester by Rev. Thomas Ustick in Philadelphia. Discusses Baptist and other Protestant churches in America. Describes college edifice, enrollment, faculty; encloses catalogue of library [no enclosure]. Accession Number: A792 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Gill, John, 1697-1771 Evans, Hugh, d.1781 Winchester, Elhanan Brown University. University Hall Brown University--Registration Brown University--Faculty |
1784 Aug 03 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Manning, James to Evans, Caleb Providence [RI] Contents Note: Copy of the letter sent. Comments on the acquisition of books and scientific instruments by the College, the poverty caused to the College by its public use from 1776 to 1782, and the beneficial effect on religious freedom caused by the Revolution. Accession Number: A781 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Evans, Caleb, 1737-1791 Brown University. Library Brown University--Scientific apparatus and instruments Brown University--History--Revolution |
1784 Sep 13 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
[Account of expenditures] Contents Note: Written on verso of: Rhode Island Election prox. His Excellency William Greene ... Prov., Bennett Wheeler, 1784. Accession Number: A10877 Genre: account Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1784 Oct 2 - 1785 Jan 29 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Manning, James to Booth, Abraham Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Thanks him for publications he sent; introduces Dr. Drowne; "two of the Leaders in what they called the new Dispensation, but others the shaking Quakers [i.e. the Shakers] have, notwithstanding their boasted immortality, lately died." Accession Number: A723 Genre: letter Shakers Manning, James, 1738-1791 Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 |
1784 Oct 03 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Manning, James to Sharp, Granville Providence, RI Contents Note: Thanks him for donation to College Library; gives information about the early college and its government; use of college by armies during Revolution; slavery in the Colonies. Recommends Isaac Backus's book, Accession Number: A9408 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813 Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806 Brown University--History--Revolution Brown University. Library |
1784 Oct 12 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Manning, James to Evans, Caleb Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Signature cut out. Encloses a catalogue of the books in the library, introduces Dr. Drowne, and mentions a Baptist revival in Massachusetts and Vermont. Accession Number: A782 Genre: letter Baptists--Massachusetts Baptists--Vermont Manning, James, 1738-1791 Evans, Caleb, 1737-1791 Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 Brown University. Library |
1784 Nov 12 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Manning, James to Rippon, John Providence Contents Note: Sends letter and diploma by Dr. Solomon Drowne. In eastern Massachusetts and Vermont whole congregations of Congregationalists are becoming Baptist. Accession Number: A794 Genre: letter Baptists--Massachusetts Baptists--Vermont Manning, James, 1738-1791 Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 Brown University--Degrees |
1784 Nov 12 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Manning, James to Ryland, John Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Sends Ryland's diploma; would like to continue correspondence with Ryland's father. There are 30 students in college; "We were so fortunate, in the Wreck of public Credit during the War, as to preserve our Fund undiminished." Accession Number: A993 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Brown University--Registration Brown University--Finance |
1784 Nov 12 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Manning James to Howell, David Providence [RI] Contents Note: Family and neighborhood news. Inquires if a petition to Congress for redress of damages to the College if feasible; asks Howell's opinion on other financial matters facing Congress and possibly affecting the College. Accession Number: A707 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--Finance Brown University--Claims vs. the United States |
1784 Dec 23 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 15 |
Manning, James to Ustick,Thomas Providence [RI] Contents Note: Suggests that Samuel Jones visit Kentucky to preach. Accession Number: A9795 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ustick, Thomas, 1753-1803 Jones, Samuel, 1735-1814 |
1785 Mar 10 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 15 |
Manning, James to Howell, David Providence [RI] Contents Note: Comments on family affairs, weather, and politics. Asks Howell's opinion on possibility that the College might obtain a grant of land in the West, in lieu of damages. Accession Number: A708 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Howell, David, 1747-1824 Brown University--Claims vs. the United States |
1785 Mar 25 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 15 |
Manning, James to Mackaness, Thomas Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Thanks him for the books he donated, sends news of his friends and church, and of the College. Mentions some revivals of the Baptist faith in America. Accession Number: A772 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Mackaness, Thomas |
1785 Jul 10 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 15 |
Manning, James to Evans, Caleb Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Discusses the state of the Baptist faith in New England, and mentions the settlement of Kentucky by Baptists. Mentions the local stagnation of business and asks aid in collecting a library for the College. Accession Number: A785 Genre: letter Baptists--New England Baptists--Kentucky Manning, James, 1738-1791 Evans, Caleb, 1737-1791 Brown University. Library |
1785 Jul 21 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 15 |
Manning, James to Rippon, John Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Thanks for present of books from England. Discusses state of Baptist church in England and America. Tribute to Stephen Hopkins. Asks for funds from England for library for Baptists in Kentucky, intended as basis of academy which will offset present advantage of Presbyterians there. Accession Number: A796 Genre: letter Baptists--Great Britain Baptists--Kentucky Baptists--United States Manning, James, 1738-1791 Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785 |
1785 Jul 22 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 15 |
Manning, James to Gill, John Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Transacts some business relating to books, and complains of the stagnation of business in New England, owing to governmental restrictions and scarcity of money. Accession Number: A737 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Gill, John (goldsmith) |
1785 Jul 24 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 15 |
Manning, James to Sharp, Granville Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Thanks him for his gift to the College library. Mentions some copies made of Sharp's letter on ecclesiastical matters, and discusses Sharp's "scheme" for furthering American interests, especially his proposed agrarian law and its relation to current laws on inheritances. Accession Number: A818 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813 Brown University. Library |
1785 Jul 26 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 15 |
Manning, James to Howell, David Providence [RI] Contents Note: Asks Howell to act quickly in the matter of the College's petition to Congress for payment of damages to the College building, and the possibility of petitioning the local Legislature. Signed also by John Brown and Enos Hitchcock as members of the committee. Accession Number: A709 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Hitchcock, Enos, 1744-1803 Brown University--Claims vs. the United States Brown University. University Hall |
1785 Sep 09 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 15 |
[Certificate of Rachel Martin membership in the Providence Baptist
Church] Providence [RI] Contents Note: Signed, James Manning, Elder. Accession Number: A9580 Genre: certificate Manning, James, 1738-1791 Martin, Rachel |
1785 Nov 09 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
Manning, James to Franklin, Benjamin Contents Note: Requests assistance in presenting address to the King of France, soliciting his patronage in establishing a Professor of French and History and in presenting the books declined by Yale. Includes draft of the address to be presented to the King written in another hand. Accession Number: A9440 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 Louis XVI, King of France |
1786 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
Manning, James to Ustick, Thomas Providence [RI] Contents Note: Advice about ordering and selling books. Postscript added February 10. Accession Number: A11020 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ustick, Thomas, 1753-1803 |
1786 Jan 30 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
Manning, James to Green, Timothy Providence [RI] Contents Note: He has been censured by the Corporation for length of absence allowed students, so all students must return by March. Accession Number: A55878 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Green, Timothy, 1765-1813 Brown University--Vacations Brown University--Students |
1786 Feb 15 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
Manning, James to Booth, Abraham Providence [RI] Contents Note: Comments on Booth's and the state of the Baptist faith in London and America. Informs him of the M.A. degree conferred on him by the College, which "promises fair to hold a rank amongst literary institutions in this new world," and says the College is in financial need. Accession Number: A725 Genre: letter Baptism Baptists--United States Baptists--Great Britain Manning, James, 1738-1791 Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Brown University--Degrees |
1786 Apr 07 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
Manning, James to Evans, Caleb Providence [RI] Contents Note: Describes an attempt to obtain money from the government to repair damages to the College caused by the war, and cites his election to Congress as a measure to obtain such money. Asks if Evans can find a good man to substitute in his pulpit. Accession Number: A787 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Evans, Caleb, 1737-1791 Brown University--Claims vs. the United States |
1786 Apr 07 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
Manning, James to Rippon, John Providence [RI] Contents Note: Sends letters and diplomas to several English gentlemen upon whom the college conferred honorary degrees before the war with apologies for belated notification. Has accepted election to Congress only to expedite payments due the college. Is resigning pastorship of church. Sends message for Dr. Drowne. Encloses letters from Nathaniel Dummer. Accession Number: A798 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 Dummer, Nathaniel Brown University--Degrees |
1786 Apr 07 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
Manning, James to Gordon, William Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Encloses some diplomas for him to deliver in England, thanks him for his gift to the library, and explains his reasons for accepting election as a congressman. He will not run for Congress again. Accession Number: A746 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Gordon, William, 1726-1807 Brown University--Degrees Brown University. Library |
1786 Apr 13 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
Manning, James to Sharp, Granville Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. The New England Episcopalians intend to support Samuel Seaberry [i.e. Seabury] as properly consecrated as bishop, and would resent his intervention in publishing Sharp's letter. Accession Number: A979 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813 Seabury, Samuel, 1729-1796 |
1786 Apr 13 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
Manning, James to Manning, Jeremiah Providence [RI] Contents Note: Discusses his unanimous appointment to Congress. Expects to be short of "the needful" while in New York and will find it necessary to call upon friends for assistance. Accession Number: A699 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Manning, Jeremiah |
1786 Apr 19 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
Manning, James to Smith, Hezekiah New York Contents Note: Comments on the choice of Smith as his successor at the Providence church, on the state of religion in New York, on politics and Indian affairs. Complains of his empty pocket-book. Accession Number: A761 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 |
1786 May 17 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
Manning, James to Miller, Nathan New York Contents Note: Asks if he has obtained money necessary to take his seat in Congress. Mentions violation of treaty with Great Britain in matter of paper money. Accession Number: A21305 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Miller, Nathan |
1786 May 19 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
Manning, James to Holroyd, William New York Contents Note: Conditions at the College when parents would not pay their bills and Manning was thirty dollars out of pocket. Accession Number: A3825 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Holroyd, William Brown University--Finance |
1786 Aug 15 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 17 |
Manning, James to Smith, Hezekiah Providence [RI] Contents Note: Family and neighborhood news. Writes in strong terms of the legislature and financial affairs, especially as they affect the college. Low state of religion in Providence. Accession Number: A762 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 |
1787 Jan 18 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 17 |
Manning, James to Ustick, Thomas Providence [RI] Contents Note: Happy to hear of increase of church in Philadalphia. Injustice, anarchy and confusion prevail in the country; he is out of the habit of disposing of books; Isaac Backus is writing, but it is an antibookish era in New England. Accession Number: A9799 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ustick, Thomas, 1753-1803 Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806 |
1787 Apr 02 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 17 |
Manning, James to Van Horne, William Providence [RI] Contents Note: On behalf of the Corporation, asks Van Horne to bring all College property, bills, money, certificates and continental bills to Providence. Discusses financial state of the college and country, religious conditions in New England. Accession Number: A700 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Van Horne, William Brown University--Finance |
1787 Aug 03 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 17 |
Manning, James to Wood, William Providence [RI] Contents Note: Concerns character and training of Dr. Solomon Drown, who contemplates moving to Kentucky; recommends him to Wood's attention. Accession Number: A3860 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Wood, William Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 |
1787 Nov 05 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 17 |
Manning, James to Carter, Robert Providence [RI] Contents Note: Discusses business matters; offers to arrange the sale of tobacco on behalf of Carter and his son George. Comments on George's progress at school under Mr. Rogers, and on the state of religion in Providence. Accession Number: A976 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Carter, Robert, 1728-1804 Carter, George |
1787 Nov 07 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 17 |
[Account with Yokoway Fenner] Contents Note: For provisions and services from May 14 to November 7. Accession Number: A10338 Genre: account Manning, James, 1738-1791 Fenner, Yokoway |
1787 Nov 07 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 18 |
Manning, James to Smith, Hezekiah Providence [RI] Contents Note: State of religion in Providence and in Virginia. "The College continues to gradually increase" and will do so as times become more stable; political affairs in Massachusetts. Accession Number: A764 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 |
1788 Feb 11 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 18 |
Manning, James to Smith, Hezekiah Providence [RI] Contents Note: Spread of religion in Massachusetts; growth of the College; departure of Gano to Kentucky; political affairs related to the Constitution and it acceptance. Accession Number: A765 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 Gano, John, 1727-1804 United States. Constitution |
1788 Jun 10 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 18 |
[Bill to Elisabeth Brown for potatoes] Accession Number: A17232 Genre: bill of sale Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown, Elisabeth |
1788 Jul 22 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 18 |
[Bill to Samuel Green for tuition] Accession Number: A2414 Genre: bill of sale Manning, James, 1738-1791 Green, Samuel Brown University--Tuition, fees, etc. |
1788 Dec 06 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 18 |
Manning, James to Smith, Hezekiah Providence [RI] Contents Note: Sympathizes with and encourages Smith; thinks his son wants a little more stability. Accession Number: A766 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 |
1788 Dec 07 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 19 |
Manning, James to Booth, Abraham Providence [RI] Contents Note: Autograph copy. Including list "Terms of most marked contempt." Comments on an attack on Booth's sends news of the College, and related in detail the American career of John Stanford. Accession Number: A731 Genre: letter Baptism Manning, James, 1738-1791 Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Stanford, John, 1754-1834 |
1789 Dec 25 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 20 |
Manning, James to Ustick, Thomas Providence [RI] Contents Note: Reports improvement of religious conditions in Providence. Accession Number: A9797 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ustick, Thomas, 1753-1803 |
1790 Mar 17 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 20 |
Manning, James to Smith, Hezekiah Providence [RI] Contents Note: State of religion improves. Comments on members of his congregation. Suggests that Smith supply for him during his trip to Jersey. No news of Dr. Gano. Accession Number: A767 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 Gano, John, 1727-1804 |
1790 Apr 20 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 20 |
Manning, James to Smith, Hezekiah Providence [RI] Contents Note: Discusses the prospects of Messrs. Read and Messer, the increase in numbers of Baptist, his son's progress and difficulties with John Brown. Accession Number: A768 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 Brown, John, 1736-1803 Messer, Asa, 1769-1836 |
1790 Nov 10 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 21 |
[Note of sum due on the College Security, September 3,
1791] Contents Note: On verso is fragment of letter by JM. Accession Number: A17187 Genre: manuscript Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Finance |
1791 Sep 03 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 21 |
Manning, James to Ustick, Thomas Contents Note: Asks about the church in Phildelphia; hope of increased number of students at the College. Accession Number: A9796 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ustick, Thomas, 1753-1803 |
1791 Feb 24 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 21 |
Manning, James to Baptist Society at South Hadley Providence [RI] Contents Note: Recommendation of Asa Hunter to South Hadley as a devoted minister in good standing who wishes a charge, his present congregation being depleted by migration. Accession Number: A306 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Hunter, Asa South Hadley--Baptist Society |
1791 Mar 28 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 21 |
Manning, James to Harding, Eleazer Providence [RI] Contents Note: Ordering white oak posts. On verso is note by Walker Harding, March 28, 1792, receipt for payment. Accession Number: A17237 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Harding, Walter |
1791 Apr 19 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 21 |
Manning, James to Smith, Hezekiah Providence [RI] Contents Note: College and ministerial appointments and opening; deaths of Nicholas Brown and J. Jenckes. College affairs do no prosper as well as he might wish. Ill-fortune of Brother Gano. Accession Number: A769 Genre: letter Manning, James, 1738-1791 Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 Gano, John, 1727-1804 |
1791 Jun 04 |
Series 2. Letters and manuscripts by others
104 items
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 2X, Folder 1 | Inventory of the personal estate of the Rev'd Doctor James
Manning who departed this life the 29th July 1791 Providence [RI] Contents Note: Appraised by James Arnold and William Holroyd, witnessed and this true copy made by Daniel Cooke, County Clerk. Accession Number: A17236 Genre: estate inventory Arnold, James Holroyd, William Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1791 Aug 30 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 22 |
Benson, George to Manning, Margaret Providence [RI] Contents Note: Lists "names of the persons who have been added to the Baptist Church in Providence under the pastoral care of the Revd. James Manning." Includes 106 names from December 1774 to September 1775. Accession Number: A9428 Genre: letter Benson, George Manning, Margaret (Stites) Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1775 Sep 13 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 23 |
Booth, Abraham to Manning, James London Contents Note: Written from London. Rejoices in renewal of communication with America after the war; reports death of Benjamin Wallin. Accession Number: A722 Genre: letter Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Wallin, Benjamin, 1711-1782 |
1784 Jun 30 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 23 |
Booth, Abraham to Manning, James London Contents Note: Written from London. Sending also his which he asks Manning to read and correct for 2nd edition; first edition of 500 has been sold; duplicity of Mr. R. Robinson; favorable impressions of Solomon Drowne and of Dr. Stennett; reports dissolution of two Baptist Churches, but general gain of religion in both Baptist and Church of England; thinks Presbyterians have renounced Gospel; death of Dr. Gibbons. Accession Number: A724 Genre: letter Presbyterians Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Robinson, Robert Abbadie, Gibbons, Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 Stennett, Samuel, 1728-1795 |
1785 Mar 25 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 23 |
Booth, Abraham to Manning, James London Contents Note: Written from London. Gratitude for honorary degree; his esteem for Abbadie. Accession Number: A726 Genre: letter Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Abbadie, |
1786 Sep 22 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 23 |
Booth, Abraham to Manning, James London Contents Note: Written from London. Pained at thought of Manning's leaving the College; praises V------, who has died. Accession Number: A727 Genre: letter Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1787 Aug 18 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 23 |
Booth, Abraham to Manning, James London Contents Note: Written from London. Sending copy of his expects answer to be published by Mr. Edward Williams; requests information about popular American preacher Mr. Winchester now in England. Accession Number: A728 Genre: letter Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Williams, Edward Winchester, Elhanan |
1787 Dec 12 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 23 |
Booth, Abraham to Manning, James London Contents Note: Has sent two medical books to Solomon Drowne; Williams may not publish his answer; has just published asks Manning to assist in sale of Paedobaptism examined ; translations of his books; Mr. Winchester making a "considerable stir." Accession Number: A729 Genre: letter Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Winchester, Elhanan Williams, Edward Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 |
1788 Sep 29 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 23 |
Booth, Abraham to Manning, James London Contents Note: Written from London. Hopes Manning will not leave the College; publication of Mr. Williams's scandalous conduct of Mr. John Stanford, who has been accepted as a minister in America. Accession Number: A730 Genre: letter Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Williams, Edward Stanford, John, 1754-1834 |
1789 Jul 11 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 23 |
Booth, Abraham to Manning, James London Contents Note: Written from London. Comments on Mr. Stanford, Mr. Robinson's Dr. Priestly; has sent Dr. Samuel Jones his views on baptism which differ from those of the Philadelphia Association. Accession Number: A732 Genre: letter Baptism Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Stanford, John, 1754-1834 Robinson, Robert Priestley, Jones, Samuel, 1735-1814 |
1790 Feb 25 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 23 |
Booth, Abraham to Manning, James Contents Note: Written from London. Death of Mr. Robinson and his burial by Dr. Priestley; condemns Priestly's funeral sermon; Robinson's Socinianism gaining in England; publication of Booth's books. Accession Number: A733 Genre: letter Socinianism Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Robinson, Priestley, |
1791 Apr 01 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 24 |
Bowering, Caleb to Manning, Margaret New York Contents Note: Written from New York. Acknowledges arrival of letter and sweet corn; Col. Whipple has a son; Bowering's son has been named John; invites her to visit when Dr. Gano comes to association meeting; approval of Mr. Chaplain; laments contrast between N. Y. and Boston. Note added by Maria Bowering mentions other relatives including Aunt Woodruff. Accession Number: A3669 Genre: letter Bowering, Caleb Bowering, Maria Chaplain, Gano, |
1804 Mar 07 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 25 |
Bowering, Maria to "my dear aunts" Contents Note: Laments death of "one of the best of women" and her own child; mentions Julia's son, named James Manning. Accession Number: A3668 Genre: letter Bowering, Maria |
1804 Nov 28 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 25 |
Bowering, Maria to "my dear and honored Aunt" Contents Note: News of family members. She has had the paintings of James and Margaret Manning treated for preservation. Accession Number: A3670 Genre: letter Bowering, Maria Manning, James, 1738-1791--Portrait Manning, Margaret (Stites)--Portrait Brown University--Portraits |
1806 Jun | ||
| Box 1, Folder 27 |
[Account of James Manning and his estate with the college
treasurer] Accession Number: A3666 Genre: account Brown, John, 1736-1803 Brown University--Treasurer Manning, James, 1738-1791--Estate |
1787 - 1794 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 29 |
[Receipt to James Manning] Boston [MA] Accession Number: A3658 Genre: receipt Brown, Nathaniel Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1769 Aug 17 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 26 |
Order of procession to be observed at the funeral of President
Manning Providence [RI] Accession Number: A6711 Genre: manuscript Brown University Manning, James, 1738-1791--Funeral |
1791 Jul 31 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 28 |
Brown, Moses to Manning, James Contents Note: Is sending catalogue of books he sent to the College Library; the University of Cambridge has given a prize medal for the best piece against the African slave trade; wishes that Rhode Island College would do the same, but is aware that a few members of the Corporation would not be in favor; he would support this project himself, if only his brother were "clear of the Evil, or disposed to rid himself of it." Accession Number: A9406 Genre: letter Slavery Brown, Moses Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791 Brown University--Prizes |
1786 Jan 30 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 30 |
Dummer, Nathaniel to Manning, James Contents Note: Endorsement in hand of JM, "Copy of a letter from Nathl. Dummer sent by me to Revd. Jno Rippon of London April 10th 1786." Enquiring for heirs of Thomas Dummer. Accession Number: A3656 Genre: letter Dummer, Nathaniel Manning, James, 1738-1791 Dummer, Thomas |
1786 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 31 |
Evans, Caleb to Manning, James Bristol [England] Contents Note: From Bristol, England. Will do all in his power to help the "infant college," especially in sending duplicate books from the Bristol Academy; disappointed at low state of religion in America. Accession Number: A783 Genre: letter Evans, Caleb, 1737-1791 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Bristol Academy, Bristol, England |
1785 Jan 26 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 31 |
Evans, Caleb to Manning, James Briston [England] Contents Note: Will be happy to receive Dr. Drowne if he visits Bristol; tomorrow he will receive 27 candidates for baptism. Accession Number: A784 Genre: letter Evans, Caleb, 1737-1791 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 |
1785 Jan 31 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 31 |
Evans, Caleb to Manning, James Briston [England] Contents Note: Has obtained vote of Education Society respecting sending books to Rhode Island College; requests honorary M.A. for Rev. James Newton. Accession Number: A786 Genre: letter Evans, Caleb, 1737-1791 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Newton, James, d.1790 Bristol Education Society, Bristol, England |
1785 Sep 05 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 31 |
Evans, Caleb to Manning, James Bristol [England] Contents Note: On departure of the Mulletts; recommends sermons of Dr. Stennett and Priestley's Lectures on History; expects soon a history of the Baptists by Mr. Robins; considers Providence a luminous spot on a dark mass; Priestley's writings border on heresy; recommends a young man from Bristol Academy who would be suitable to assist in Manning's college or grammar school or to be sent to Kentucky. Accession Number: A788 Genre: letter Evans, Caleb, 1737-1791 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Priestley, Stennett, Samuel, 1728-1795 Robins, |
1788 Sep 20 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 31 |
Evans, Caleb to Manning, James Bristol [England] Contents Note: Acknowledging honorary degree; has also received degree from King's College, Aberdeen; delighted by the French Revolution; astonished by resolve of Association on rebaptizing; rejoices that Stanford has been rooted out. Accession Number: A789 Genre: letter Baptism Evans, Caleb, 1737-1791 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Stanford, John, 1754-1834 Brown University--Degrees |
1790 Feb 22 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 32 |
[Inventory of personal estate of Margaret Manning] Contents Note: Appraised by Stephen Gano and Asa Messer, executors. In hand of Asa Messer. Notarized by Nathan W. Jackson. Accession Number: A3673 Genre: estate inventory Gano, Stephen, 1762-1828 Jackson, Nathan W. Manning, Margaret (Stites) |
1815 Nov 14 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 32 |
To the Estate of Margaret Manning Contents Note: Receipt for Mrs. Manning's funeral expenses. Accession Number: A3674 Genre: receipt Gano, Stephen, 1762-1828 Manning, Margaret (Stites) |
1815 Dec 06 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 32 |
[Transfer of shares in Roger Williams Bank] Contents Note: Shares transferred from estate of Margaret Manning to James Manning Holroyd by her executors, Stephen Gano and Asa Messer. Witnessed by Nathaniel Smith. Accession Number: A3676 Genre: estate records Gano, Stephen, 1762-1828 Messer, Asa, 1769-1836 Manning, Margaret (Stites) |
1825 Aug 09 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 32 |
Gano, Stephen to Rogers, Eliza B. Providence [RI] Contents Note: Letter to his daughter with news of acquaintances; has preached in North Providence and will preach for the Dorcas Society; agrees with Mr. Brantly that "now is the time to make an exertion to save the College" [Columbian College] and blames L.R. [Luther Rice] for its condition. Appended to a letter by Cornelia. Accession Number: A3675 Genre: letter Gano, Stephen, 1762-1828 Rogers, Eliza B. Rice, Luther, 1783-1836 (h1814) George Washington University Dorcas Society |
1826 Mar 19 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 32 |
Gano, Stephen to Rogers, Eliza B. Providence [RI] Contents Note: Family news; arrival of President and Mrs. Wayland and her brother, Deacon Heman Lincoln; changes in the University; Wayland's aversion to a public inauguration. Letter by Clarissa appended. Accession Number: A3677 Genre: letter Gano, Stephen, 1762-1828 Rogers, Eliza B. Wayland, Francis, 1796-1865 Lincoln, Heman, 1821-1887 |
1827 Mar 02 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 33 |
Gill, John to Manning, James London Contents Note: Death of George Keith, bookseller; has books of Dr. John Gill for sale; Accession Number: A734 Genre: letter Gill, John (goldsmith) Manning, James, 1738-1791 Keith, George Gill, John, 1697-1771 |
1784 Mar 13 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 33 |
Gill, John to Manning, James Contents Note: Copies of Backus's history were not received by Mr. Wallin; thanks him for assistance in sale of Dr. Gill's works. Accession Number: A736 Genre: letter Gill, John (goldsmith) Manning, James, 1738-1791 Wallin, Benjamin, 1711-1782 Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806 Gill, John, 1697-1771 |
1784 Oct 14 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 33 |
Gill, John to Manning, James Contents Note: The sheets for Mr. Backus's history have been discovered in the hands of a cheese-monger and purchased by Mr. Thomas. Accession Number: A738 Genre: letter Gill, John (goldsmith) Manning, James, 1738-1791 Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806 Thomas, |
1786 Mar 24 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 34 |
Gordon, William to Manning, James Contents Note: On enlistment of army for three years; doesn't want a great army to disband. Accession Number: A740 Genre: letter Gordon, William, 1726-1807 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1780 Aug 26 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 34 |
Gordon, William to Manning, James Contents Note: Import bill would ruin future liberty; wants information about Rhode Island delegates. Accession Number: A741 Genre: letter Gordon, William, 1726-1807 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1782 Jun 24 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 34 |
Gordon, William to Manning, James Contents Note: Rejoices in Rhode Island's rejection of import bill; should not trust Congress too far. Accession Number: A742 Genre: letter Gordon, William, 1726-1807 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1782 Jul 01 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 34 |
Gordon, William to Manning, James Jamaica Plain [MA] Contents Note: Sending a pierce to be published anonymously. Accession Number: A744 Genre: letter Gordon, William, 1726-1807 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1782 Aug 19 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 34 |
Gordon, William to Manning, James Jamaica Plain [MA] Contents Note: He is not the author of the History of the War being published in Boston. Accession Number: A745 Genre: letter Gordon, William, 1726-1807 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1784 Sep 20 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 34 |
Gordon, William to Brown University Library Jamaica Plain [MA] Contents Note: Sending box of books for the college and leaving for England. Accession Number: A739 Genre: letter Gordon, William, 1726-1807 Brown University--Library |
1786 Mar 21 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 34 |
Gordon, William to Manning, James Jamaica Plain [MA] Contents Note: Instruction for calling for books. Accession Number: A743 Genre: letter Gordon, William, 1726-1807 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1796 Mar 27 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 34 |
Gordon, William to Manning, James Stoke Newington [England] Contents Note: Written from Stoke Newington, England. Is writing his History; surprised at coolness of his brethren in England, but does not repent. Accession Number: A747 Genre: letter Gordon, William, 1726-1807 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1786 Sep 13 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 34 |
Gordon, William to Manning, James London Contents Note: Written from London. There appears to be no disposition toward friendship with the United States; Winchester is making a noise in Southwalk; fears government measures toward East India possessions will result in their loss. Accession Number: A748 Genre: letter Gordon, William, 1726-1807 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Winchester, Elhanan |
1788 Mar 24 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 34 |
Gordon, William to Manning, James Ringwood [England] Contents Note: Written from Ringwood in England. Describes the location of Ringwood; will retire to Ipswich; sending a set of his History for the college and five more sets for Manning to deliver and collect payment. Accession Number: A750 Genre: letter Gordon, William, 1726-1807 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1789 Feb 27 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 35 |
Hart, Oliver to Manning, James Charleston [SC] Contents Note: Written from Charleston, S.C. Laments death of President Davies of Princeton. Accession Number: A812 Genre: letter Hart, Oliver, 1723-1795 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Davies, Samuel, 1723-1761 |
1761 Apr 27 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 35 |
Hart, Oliver to Manning, James Charleston [SC] Contents Note: Urging him to settle in South; congratulations on his marriage and ordination. Accession Number: A811 Genre: letter Hart, Oliver, 1723-1795 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1763 Jun 20 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 35 | Hart, Oliver to Manning, James Charleston [SC] Contents Note: Sending a letter from Mr. Simpson in answer to a call from Halifax; announces day of fasting and prayer for revival of religion; Mr. Pugh to be ordained; asks about college affairs; seeks new location for his own health. Accession Number: A3657 Genre: letter Hart, Oliver, 1723-1795 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Pugh, Simpson, |
1764 Nov 14 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 35 |
Hart, Oliver to Manning, James Charleston [SC] Contents Note: Shattered condition of his church; imprudence of his assistant, Mr. Bedgegood; discusses a young widow who will be baptized. Accession Number: A17234 Genre: letter Hart, Oliver, 1723-1795 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Bedgegood, |
1765 Aug 30 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 35 |
Hart, Oliver to Manning, James Charleston [SC] Contents Note: No revival in his area; some success amoung separatists, especially under Philip Mulkey, whose personal downfall later caused religion to suffer. Accession Number: A810 Genre: letter Hart, Oliver, 1723-1795 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Mulkey, Philip |
1767 Dec 23 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 35 |
Hart, Oliver to Manning, James Charleston [SC] Contents Note: Regrets departure of Hezekiah Smith; success of Smith's preaching and his solicitation on behalf of the college in spite of opposition; hopes the benefaction of his province will promote the welfare of the college. Accession Number: A809 Genre: letter Hart, Oliver, 1723-1795 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Subscriptions |
1770 Apr 17 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 35 |
Hart, Oliver to Manning, James Charleston [SC] Contents Note: Traveling to Georgia to assist Mr. Pelot in constituting a Baptist Church; success of labors of young Botsford; distressed by misbehavior of his son John on whose education he is spending money; "cash was never so scarce in Carolina, as at present." Accession Number: A808 Genre: letter Hart, Oliver, 1723-1795 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Pelot, Francis, 1720-1774 Botsford, Hart, John, d.1814 |
1773 Nov 05 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 36 |
Holroyd, C.P. to Gano, Sally S. Providence [RI] Contents Note: Reports illness of Aunt [Margaret] Manning, who has ordered a cap and shroud; impending death of James Eddy, who is being attended by Doctors Bowen, Wheaton, and Eddy; thoughts on religious state; has attended Covenant meeting. Accession Number: A3672 Genre: letter Holroyd, C. P. Gano, Sally S. Manning, Margaret (Stites) Eddy, James Bowen, Wheaton, Levi, 1761-1851 Eddy, |
1814 Jul 08 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 37 |
Howell, David to Manning, James Princeton [NJ] Contents Note: Describes examination at Princeton; pleased that money has been raised for apparatus and library, and that persons have been appointed to solicit donations; the fate of the college will rest on collections in Europe and Providence; advises JM against going abroad himself to solicit funds; recommends applying to Congress for compensation for damages to the college edifices; notes arrival of Congressional delegates from several states; pleased by his son's performance at public speaking, which is "unum nessarium in political life" to which he should have paid more attention. Accession Number: A9439 Genre: letter Howell, David, 1747-1824 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Howell, Jeremiah Brown, 1771-1822 Brown University--Subscriptions Brown University--Scientific apparatus and instruments Brown University. Library |
1783 Sep 27 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 38 |
Lemmon, Richard to Carter, Robert Baltimore [MD] Contents Note: Concerns sale of iron for Carter; JM has reported to Philadelphia Association on state of the College, that he is obliged to teach three classes himself at a salary of eighty pounds; the Baptist churches are being solicited for contributions to allow the only Baptist institution on the continent to continue. Accession Number: A7191 Genre: letter Baptists--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia Association Lemmon, Richard Carter, Robert, 1728-1804 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Subscriptions |
1782 Nov 11 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 38 |
Lemmon, Richard to Carter, Robert Baltimore [MD] Contents Note: Financial state of college so low that JM cannot purchase a coat; mentions sale of iron. Mr. Ritchards(sic) is in Baltimore. Accession Number: A3864 Genre: letter Lemmon, Richard Carter, Robert, 1728-1804 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Richards, Brown University--Finance |
1783 Nov 21 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 39 |
Leonard, David Augustus to Manning, Margaret Bridgewater [MA] Contents Note: Mentions his intention of entering the ministry. Accession Number: A3665 Genre: letter Leonard, David Augustus, 1771-1818 Manning, Margaret (Stites) |
1792 Dec 28 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 41 |
Deed: McClellan, Samuel to Manning, James Contents Note: Deed to JM for twenty-nine acres in Woodstock, property of the late Mary Tew. Witnessed by Thomas Grosvenor and Ann Grosvenor. Note by Jedediah Morse, December 14, 1789, on verso. Accession Number: A3659 Genre: deed McClellan, Samuel Manning, James, 1738-1791 Tew, Mary |
1789 Dec 07 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 41 |
McClellan, Samuel to Manning, Margaret Woodstock Contents Note: Reply to a "dunning letter" regarding a debt to JM already paid. Accession Number: A3663 Genre: letter McClellan, Samuel Manning, Margaret (Stites) Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1792 Feb 27 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 42 |
Mackaness, Thomas to Manning, James Boston [MA] Contents Note: On his religious state. Accession Number: A771 Genre: letter Mackaness, Thomas Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1777 Jan 22 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 42 |
Mackaness, Thomas to Manning, James Plymouth [MA] Contents Note: On present afflictions; distressed at news from the Jerseys; pleased that JM has found his books useful. Accession Number: A773 Genre: letter Mackaness, Thomas Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1777 Jan 31 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 42 |
Mackaness, Thomas to Manning, James Contents Note: Resumes correspondence with news of death of his wife and son; he expected to be in London, but is detained with daughter in Shelburn; son-in-law Thomas Harvey is travelling to America, selling Irish linen; sewing silks also available, but money is scarce and he does not extend credit to persons unacquainted with him; has heard of illness of Mrs. Manning. Accession Number: A770 Genre: letter Mackaness, Thomas Manning, James, 1738-1791 Manning, Margaret (Stites) Harvey, Thomas |
1785 Jan 13 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 42 |
Mackaness, Thomas to Manning, James Contents Note: Sending five volumes of Wilson(?) which have crossed the ocean three times; Mr. Harvey is in Philadelphia; Mackaness hopes to embark for England. Accession Number: A1150 Genre: letter Mackaness, Thomas Manning, James, 1738-1791 Harvey, Thomas |
1785 Apr 27 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 43 |
[Accounts for servants' wages] Accession Number: A3655 Genre: accounts Manning, Margaret (Stites) |
1798 - 1800 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 43 |
[Last will and testament] Providence [RI] Contents Note: Witnessed by Amelia Burrill, George R. Burrill, and Asa Messer. Accession Number: A3667 Genre: will Manning, Margaret (Stites) Burrill, George Rawson, 1770-1818 |
1804 Dec 18 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 43 |
[Last will and testament] Providence, RI Contents Note: Witnessed by Abner Daggett, William Snow, and Ann Daggett. Inheritors include Stephen Gano, Julia M. Holroyd, James Manning Holroyd, William Tillinghast Holroyd, Abba Stites Holroyd, Sally Tillinghast Holroyd. Gives portrait of JM to Brown University. Annexed is Providence Probate Court document, November 13, 1815, witnessed by Nathan W. Jackson. Endorsements by Nathan W. Jackson on verso of will. Accession Number: A3671 Genre: will Manning, Margaret (Stites) Jackson, Nathan W. Manning, James, 1738-1791--Portrait Gano, Stephen, 1762-1828 Holroyd, Julia M. Holroyd, James Manning Holroyd, William Tillinghast Holroyd, Abba Stites Holroyd, Sally Tillinghast |
1813 Jan 08 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 40 |
[Receipt] Contents Note: Receipt to Margaret Manning for six sets of Dr. Gordon's Accession Number: A3662 Genre: receipt Mason, Jonathan Manning, Margaret (Stites) Gordon, William, 1726-1807 |
1791 Oct 06 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 44 |
Mullett, Thomas to Manning, James Bristol Contents Note: Mentions death of Dr. Evans and sends copy of funeral sermon by Dr. Stennett. Accession Number: A3660 Genre: letter Mullett, Thomas Manning, James, 1738-1791 Evans, John, 1767-1827 Stennett, Samuel, 1728-1795 |
1791 Oct 05 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 45 |
[Receipt] Providence [RI] Contents Note: Receipted bill for account of JM, November 22 1790 - July 29, 1791. Accession Number: A3664 Genre: receipt Pitman, Isaac Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1792 Mar 22 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 46 |
Pitman, John to Carter, Robert Providence Contents Note: Death of JM; importance of continuation of education of Carter's son, George, who may continue to board with Mrs. Manning in the president's house. Accession Number: A7190 Genre: letter Pitman, John Carter, Robert, 1728-1804 Carter, George Manning, James, 1738-1791 Manning, Margaret (Stites) |
1791 Oct 03 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 47 |
City of Providence, R.I. to Manning, James Providence, RI Contents Note: Note signed by James Arnold, town treasurer, for one pound four shillings. Accession Number: A9434 Genre: letter Arnold, James Providence, R.I. |
1791 Jun 20 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 48 |
First Baptist Church (Providence, R.I.) to Benson, George Providence [RI] Contents Note: Signed by Nicholas Brown, John Brown, John Jenckes, David Martin, Ephraim Wheaton, David Howell, Christopher Sheldon, William Holroyd, John Brown, George Benson. Entreats him to preach tomorrow in absence of Mr. Stillman, who has not arrived as planned. Accession Number: A3858 Genre: letter Providence--First Baptist Church Benson, George, d.1836 Stillman, Samuel, 1757-1807 |
1789 Nov 07 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 49 |
Richards, William to Manning, James Lynn, England Contents Note: Written from Lynn, England. Had hoped to move to America, but will probably move to Wales; his controversy with Mr. Carter has been ended by his piece, and Independent brethren, who are powerful in Norfolk and Suffolk, and are more educated than the Baptists, have treated the Baptists better as a result; Richards is now engaging in controversy with Welsh Presbyterians and Independents under the direction of Benjamin Evans, and supported by Whitefieldites; has sent a Welsh pamphlet to Samuel Jones; Baptists increasing in Wales; thinks of writing life of Roger Williams; regrets financial difficulties of the College and small size of its library; the Bristol Library improved by collections of Drs. Gifford and Llewelyn; Richards may will his library to Rhode Island College. Accession Number: A780 Genre: letter Baptists--Great Britain Presbyterians--Great Britain Richards, William, 1751-1824 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Evans, Benjamin Jones, Samuel, 1735-1814 Llewelyn, Thomas, 1720?-1793 Gifford, Andrew Brown University. Library |
1791 Jun 06 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
Rippon, John to Manning, James Southwark [England] Contents Note: Written from Southwark, England. Introduces and describes himself and seeks correspondence with JM; joy among the churches at revival in New England, grief over change of sentiments of Mr. Winchester; Baptist ministers in England sided with American during the Revolution; Baptist interest more flourishing than Presbyterian in England; is sending books by Mr. Chace and prints of Gill, Hugh Evans, and himself. Accession Number: A791 Genre: letter Baptists--Great Britain Presbyterians--Great Britain Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Chace, Gill, John, 1697-1771 Evans, Hugh, d.1781 Winchester, Elhanan |
1784 May 01 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
Rippon, John to Manning, James Contents Note: Acknowledges letters; sends a pamphlet on death of Rev. Dr. Gifford. Accession Number: A793 Genre: letter Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Gifford, Andrew |
1784 Dec 24 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
Rippon, John to Manning, James Contents Note: Solomon Drowne is with him; wants to help in procuring books at saving for the College; rise of Baptist interest in some counties; rejoices at state of religion in Vermont. With note conveying books from Deacon Leprand(?) and Mr. Ryland, Sr. for the College. Accession Number: A797 Genre: letter Baptists--Great Britain Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Brown University. Library |
1785 Feb 23 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
Rippon, John to Manning, James Contents Note: Recommends Rev. Thomas Dunscombe and Abraham Booth for honorary degrees. Accession Number: A795 Genre: letter Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Booth, Abraham, 1734-1806 Dunscombe, Thomas |
1785 Jun 22 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
Rippon, John to Manning, James Contents Note: Will send information on Dummer family; he is preparing a work, Has provided books for Mr. Ustick; wishes JM may do much good in present situation and soon return to his former station. Accession Number: A800 Genre: letter Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1786 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
Rippon, John to Manning, James Contents Note: Sending intelligence from Mr. Keene on subject of "The Estate." Accession Number: A799 Genre: letter Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1786 Sep 19 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
Rippon, John to Manning, James London Contents Note: His selection of hymns well received; sends handbills advertising it. Accession Number: A801 Genre: letter Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1787 Jun 29 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
Rippon, John to Manning, James Contents Note: Expects second edition of his work; thanks JM for introducing it at Chelmsford Associations; Presbyterians, Independents, and Antipaedobaptists have united to petition Parliament for abolition of slave trade. Accession Number: A802 Genre: letter Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1788 Feb 14 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
Rippon, John to Manning, James Contents Note: Sends copy of news from Dr. Erskine of Edinburgh relating to Mr. Kirkland's work in conversion of Oneida Indians and conspiracy of Indian youths to murder Kirkland. Accession Number: A803 Genre: letter Oneida Indians Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808 Erskine, John, 1721-1803 |
1788 Aug 09 | ||
| Box 2X, Folder 2 | Rippon, John to Manning, James Contents Note: Handwritten letter written on a broadside advertisement for the publication of the second edition of John Rippon's book Selection of Hymns from the Best Authors, Intended to be an Appendix to Dr. Watts's Psalms and Hymns . Contents of letter concern the publication of the book of hymns, a donation of books to the college by Rev'd Middleton and Lord Cadogan's son, Dr Erskine's account of the spread of the Gospel among the Indians, and a request for an account of the Indian Preacher named Samuel Niles. Accession Number: A804 Genre: letteradvertisements Oneida Indians Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Niles, Samuel, 1744-1814 Erskine, John, 1721-1803 |
1788 Oct 28 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
Rippon, John to Manning, James Contents Note: Concerning painting of JM to be reproduced in England; suggests awarding D.D. to Caleb Evans; expects that honor for John Ryland, Jr. from Yale; discusses sale of his in America. Accession Number: A805 Genre: letter Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Evans, Caleb, 1737-1791 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 |
1789 Sep 21 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
Rippon, John to Manning, James Contents Note: Written on printed proposal for Baptist Annual Register; inclusion in Register of engraving and account of First Baptist Church said to have been written by John Stanford; sorry to hear Stanford did not behave well at Providence; intends the Register to serve the American Brethren; wants drawing and history of the College; Mr. Wesby's people are aiming to have a new college in America. Accession Number: A790 Genre: letter Baptist Annual Register Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Stanford, John, 1754-1834 Wesby, |
1791 Jan | ||
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
Rippon, John to Manning, James London Contents Note: The 2d part of the Register for 1790 will be out in August; needs to establish a method of receiving regular communications from America; Dr. Evans of Bristol and Mr. Thomas of Leominster have written more than any others for the Register; plan for acquiring books for ministers in Virginia; selling of Register and his in America; wishes drawing of College Edifice; Dr. Evans has suffered paralytic stroke; compares Manning and Maxcy to Paul and Timothy; the College should have sent Dr. Evans a doctorate before; also recommends Revs. Thomas, Dunscombe, John Fawcett, Benjamin Francis, and John Ryland; sending publications for Drowne, Backus, Flint, and Maxcy. Also a packet from Mr. Bowyers for President of the United States, which includes an engraving of Lady Huntingdon, whose name was Washington. Accession Number: A806 Genre: letter Baptist Annual Register Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Evans, John, 1767-1827 Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 Thomas, Dunscombe, Thomas Fawcett, John, 1740-1817 Flint, Benjamin Washington, George, 1732-1799 Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806 |
1791 Jun 28 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
Rippon, John to Evans, Caleb London Contents Note: Death of Dr. Evans; plight of the Academy; asks communication about and engraving of the college for inclusion in the Register. Written after death of JM. Accession Number: A807 Genre: letter Rippon, John, 1751-1836 Evans, Caleb, 1737-1791 |
1791 Aug 14 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 51 |
Rogers, William to Manning, James Philadelphia [PA] Contents Note: Enclosing letter discovered in Cross Key tavern (no enclosure); will preach at Swedish Church and then visit Baltimore. Accession Number: A776 Genre: letter Rogers, William, 1751-1824 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1775 Oct 27 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 52 |
A list of Gospel Ministers of the Church of England, 1772 Contents Note: Sent to JM. 130 names arranged by location. Accession Number: A985 Genre: manuscript Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Church of England |
1772 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 52 |
Ryland, John Collett to Manning, James Contents Note: Letter received on April 9. His interest in the college with list of scholars on whom honorary degrees might be conferred. His son, John, is proficient in languages and has published a volume of poems of experimental religion; feels that honors are a motivation to the young, and that laziness and cowardice have prevented Baptist ministers in England from learning Greek and Hebrew, and that college honors conferred on scholars will incite them to diligence. Accession Number: A981 Genre: letter Baptists--Education Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Brown University--Degrees |
1772 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 52 |
Ryland, John Collett to Manning, James Contents Note: He encloses "hints" that may be of service in matters of religion and the college; offers "blunt Friendship" rather than flattery in their correspondence; sends pamphlets that may be suitable for the college library. Accession Number: A984 Genre: letter Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University. Library |
1773 Feb 09 | ||
| Box 2X, Folder 3 |
Ryland, John Collett to Manning, James Contents Note: Concerns a request for an account of the rise, progress and methods of education at the college to be printed and distributed throughout England to solicit subscriptions and donations for the benefit of the college. He continues by reprimanding Manning for not agreeing to confer degrees on worthy men in England, such as Rev. Augustus Toplady and Mr. Isaac Wordman, as a way of gaining friends for the college and the potential for donations from them. Ryland opposes the use of a Lottery to raise money for the college. He also mentions a box of books he sent for the library but has not heard if they arrived. Accession Number: A987 Genre: letter Fund raising Lotteries Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Toplady, Augustus, 1740-1778 Wordman, Isaac Brown University |
1773 May | ||
| Box 1, Folder 52 |
Memorandum and Hints for Professor Manning at Rhode
Island Contents Note: Date from endorsement by JM. Itemized list of information; Stennett procured order that stopped oppression of Baptists near Boston; two ministers to be ordained from Caleb Evans's Academy [Bristol Academy]; textbooks in mathematics used in England; Ryland's "optical cards" for instruction in optics prepared with assistance of James Ferguson, who is responsible for a book in which Ryland's name appears instead of Ferguson's; also a list of "Calvinistical Baptist Ministers in England who can read the Greek Testament." Accession Number: A988 Genre: manuscript Optics--Study and teaching Baptists--Massachusetts Baptists--Great Britain Ryland, John Collett, 1723-1792 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Ferguson, James Stennett, Samuel, 1728-1795 |
1773 Aug | ||
| Box 1, Folder 53 |
Shakespear, David to Manning, James Contents Note: Suggestions for a sermon. Accession Number: A814 Genre: letter Shakespear, David Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
undated | ||
| Box 1, Folder 53 |
Shakespear, David to Manning, James Boston Contents Note: He and Mr. Mackaness sailing to Plymouth where Capt McDonald hopes to sail from at the end of the month. Accession Number: A813 Genre: letter Shakespear, David Manning, James, 1738-1791 Mackaness, Thomas |
1777 Jan 11 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 53 |
Shakespear, David to George Benson or Joseph Rogers and
Manning Boston Contents Note: Addressed to "Friends and Brethren in the Lord." Encourages patience and fortitude in time of persecution and distress. Letter continued at Plymouth, January 30. Distressed at attempt to turn Mrs. Manning out of her house. Even though he and Mr. Mackaness considered that house a refuge, they refrained from coming there lest they draw resentment there; has left Boston reluctantly. Accession Number: A815 Genre: letter Shakespear, David Rogers, Joseph Manning, Margaret (Stites) |
1777 Jan 15 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 54 |
Sharp, Granville to Manning, James London Contents Note: Written from London. Sending books for college library; advocates and describes well-regulated Agrarian law for America; opinions on American constitution and popular right of electing bishops. Accession Number: A816 Genre: letter Agricultural laws and legislation Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University. Library United States. Constitution |
1785 Feb 21 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 54 |
Sharp, Granville to Manning, James London Contents Note: Disapproves of ordination of Samuel Seaberry [i.e. Seabury] of Connecticut as bishop; is sending works of Bishop Wilson, whose character he does approve. Accession Number: A817 Genre: letter Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Seabury, Samuel, 1729-1796 Wilson, (bishop) |
1785 Mar 04 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 54 |
Sharp, Granville to Franklin, Benjamin London Contents Note: Copy of letter objecting to consecration of Dr. Seabury by Non-juring Bishops of Scotland; anxious that rite of "laying on hands" be communicated to Episcopal Church of America; comments on abbreviated liturgy. Accession Number: A977 Genre: letter Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813 Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 Seabury, Samuel, 1729-1796 Episcopal Church--United States |
1785 Oct 29 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 54 |
Sharp, Granville to Manning, James London Contents Note: Will send works of Bishop Wilson; encloses copy of his letter to Benjamin Franklin. Accession Number: A978 Genre: letter Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1785 Dec 11 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 55 |
Stennett, Samuel to Manning, James London Contents Note: Written from London. William Gordon emigrating to America; rejoices in success of Rhode Island College; will try to help the college, but the Baptists are not wealthy and few are advocates of learning; Dr. Llewelyn is a friend; regrets loss of Mr. Roffey; funds being collected by Dr. Moore and need to look after friends in Nova Scotia. Accession Number: A752 Genre: letter Stennett, Samuel, 1728-1795 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Gordon, William, 1726-1807 Roffey Moore, (Dr.) Llewelyn, Thomas, 1720?-1793 |
1770 Aug 10 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 55 |
Stennett, Samuel to Manning, James London Contents Note: Pleased to resume correspondence after Revolution; sending letter by Mr. Mullett; Stennett is publishing a volume on domestic duties. Accession Number: A755 Genre: letter Stennett, Samuel, 1728-1795 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Mullett, Thomas |
1783 May 14 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 56 |
Thurston, Gardner to Manning, James Newport Contents Note: Thanks JM for supplying a preacher for his pulpit during his illness and asks JM to preach in Newport on the next Sunday. Accession Number: A749 Genre: letter Thurston, Gardner Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1781 Aug 20 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 57 |
Funeral sermon occasioned by the death of The Revd. & Honl. James
Manning Philadelphia Accession Number: 842 Genre: sermon Ustick, Thomas, 1753-1803 Manning, James, 1738-1791--Death |
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| Box 1, Folder 58 |
Wallin, Benjamin to Manning, James Southwark Contents Note: Written from Southwark, England. Sending some "pieces" with Mr. Edwards. Accession Number: A710 Genre: letter Wallin, Benjamin, 1711-1782 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 |
1773 Mar 20 | ||
| Box 2X, Folder 4 | Wallin, Benjamin to Manning, James London Contents Note: Written from London, England. He sends copies of his publications and requests a concise account of the college neatly printed so that he would know how to describe the college in his will. Accession Number: A712 Genre: letter Wallin, Benjamin, 1711-1782 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1773 Jul 30 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 58 |
Wallin, Benjamin to Manning, James London Contents Note: Sending books with George Keith and list of subscribers obtained by Morgan Edwards with Baptists marked; has sent Backus wrong account through error. Accession Number: A713 Genre: letter Wallin, Benjamin, 1711-1782 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Edwards, Morgan, 1722-1795 Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806 |
1773 Aug 17 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 58 |
Wallin, Benjamin to Manning, James Contents Note: Seeks opinion of works he sent; awaits an account of the college. "Your instructions seem sufficient to direct a bequeathment to your infant seminary." Accession Number: A715 Genre: letter Wallin, Benjamin, 1711-1782 Manning, James, 1738-1791 |
1774 Feb 21 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 58 |
Wallin, Benjamin to Manning, James Southwark Contents Note: Pleasure at religious state of Manning's church and college; low state of religion in England; manner of opening churches by Episcopalians; an address of Wallin's to congregational churches has been criticized; mentions Mr. Dawson, a sabbatarian Baptist who has been in New England; state of his own church; increase of papists; his own age and infirmity; has sent his own works for college library. Accession Number: A718 Genre: letter Episcopalians Wallin, Benjamin, 1711-1782 Manning, James, 1738-1791 Dawson, |
1777 Aug 30 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 59 |
Warner, Amos to Manning, James Contents Note: Receipted bill for shoes for students in JM's care, including Richard Stites and George Carter. Accession Number: A3661 Genre: letter Warner, Amos Manning, James, 1738-1791 Stites, Richard Carter, George |
1791 Oct 24 | ||
| Box 2X, Folder 5 |
Deed: West, William to Manning, James Contents Note: Deed from William West to James Manning for a tract of pasture land in Providence signed by William and his wife Eleanor West. Deed grants to James Manning of about seven acres of land, east of the College land, "reserving to the College Land a Twelve Feet Gangway on the North and South Sides to the water." Witnessed by Esek Hopkins and Archibald Stewart and recorded by James Angell. Accession Number: A3854 Genre: deed West, William West, Eleanor Manning, James, 1738-1791 Hopkins, Esek, 1718-1802 Stewart, Archibald Angell, James |
1771 May 8 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 60 |
Woodman, Isaac to Manning, James Thorp [England] Contents Note: Written from Thorp, England. Doubts that a fund-raising trip to England for the College would succeed; hopes the College and the Baptist denomination in Rhode Island "is loyal and obediant disproveing the opposition made to government in your neighborhood." He is grateful for offer of honorary degree but not qualified for the title; praises Mr. Ryland. Accession Number: A774 Genre: letter Woodman, Isaac Manning, James, 1738-1791 Brown University--Degrees Brown University--Subscriptions |
1773 Feb 20 |
Series 3. Genealogy of the Manning family
1 item
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Manning family of Plainfield, NJ : pioneer settlers of Plainfield and vicinity Contents Note: A genealogy of the Manning family by Oliver B. Leonard. Typescript genealogy extracted from a scrapbook of newspaper clippings cut from a Plainfield, New Jersey newspaper dated 1886 from internal evidence. These articles were reprinted or perhaps rewritten in 1917 in other New Jersey newspapers. The genealogy is presented in Register format with Leonard's biographical data placed after the name. Transcribed and edited by Sherrill Foster. Brown University does not own this item. Original owned by the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston, Massachusetts (Call Number: MSS A 659). Digital facsimiles not available. Genre: manuscript Leonard, O. B. Foster, Sherrill |
Series 5. Letters from Robert Carter
28 letters (typed copies)
Typed copies of twenty-eight letters to James Manning and others. Appoints
Manning foster father to his sons, John Tasker Carter and George Carter, who
are to return to Virginia until the age of 21 because of his disapproval of
Virginia's acceptance of slavery. Includes leters to his sons and to agents
for the sale of commodities to remit payments for their support; letters to
Robert Rogers and Benjamin Wood at a Newport Academy where John Tasker
Carter was placed in 1787 and regarding his removal in 1789 to learn farming
with Jonathan Bowen in Pennsylvania and to study with Samuel Jones in
Pennipeck, Pa. in 1790; and letters to John Pitman and Samuel Jones
concerning George Carter's removal from Rhode Island College in 1792 to
study with Jones and to enter to College of Philadelphia. Includes
references to visits to Virginia by John Tasker Carter in 1790 and by George
Carter in 1791. Letter of November 17, 1788 instructs that five pounds
yearly from Carter's account with Manning be applied to the college expenses
of the son of Asa Hunt [Joseph S. Hunt].
