Guide to the Tristam Burges Papers, 1821-1851
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI, 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
Published in 2019
Collection Overview
| Title: | Tristam Burges Papers |
| Date range: | 1821-1851 |
| Creator: | Burges, Tristam, 1770-1853 |
| Extent: | 0.25 linear foot |
| Abstract: | Poems and letters written by Tristam Burges, including letters sent to the Brown University Corporation and Zachariah Allen. |
| Language of materials: | English |
| Repository: | John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts |
| Collection number: | AMS-1UF-B6 |
Scope & content
Poems and letters written by Tristam Burges, including letters sent to the Brown University Corporation and Zachariah Allen.Access Points
Subject Names Subject Organizations Subject TopicsArrangement
This collection is divided into four series. Each one is arranged chronologically.
- Series 1. Biographical Information
- Series 2. Manuscripts by Burges
- Series 3. Letters by Burges
- Series 4. Letters to Burges
Biographical/Historical Note
Brown University class of 1796. Professor of oratory and belles-lettres, 1815-1828. Chief Justice, R. I. Supreme Court, 1815-1816; U. S. Representative, 1825-1835.Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: | Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: | Tristam Burges Papers, AMS-1UF-B6, Brown University Library |
| Contact information: | John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts Box A Brown University Providence, RI, 02912 Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148 Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu |
Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION | |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Paul Jordan |
| Encoding: | This finding aid was produced using the RIAMCO EAD spreadsheet, 2019 October 31 |
| Descriptive rules: | Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
| Separated material: | Four letters to Zachariah Allen (three from 1828 and one from 1837) are currently missing. |
Inventory
Series 1. Biographical Information
Biographical material gathered by Brown University;
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 1 | Burges, Tristam 1796 English |
1796 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 2 | Burges, Tristam 1838 English |
1838 |
Series 2. Manuscripts by Burges, 1873-1910
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 3 | Memoir of Welcome Arnold by Tristam Burges 1873-1910 English |
1873-1910 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 15 | Manuscripts English |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 15 | Inscription for monument to his children English |
1832 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 15 | The mess Contents Note: On verso: Lines on parting with social "Mess," in Washington. Signed poem.; English |
n.d. |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 15 | [Poem] Contents Note: First line: There was a lovely calmness in her eye. Signed, with author's corrections; English |
n.d. |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 15 | Good Old Rules New Laid English |
n.d. |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 15 | The Star of Bethlehem English |
n.d. |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 15 | Consolation English |
n.d. |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 15 | To Harriet Contents Note: To his sister, containing verses he proposes to write in his niece's album. Poem begins: In ancient times, when human wants were few …; English |
1836 April 22 |
Series 3. Letters by Burges, 1821-1838
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 4 | 1821 English |
1821 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 4 | To [Asa] Messer English |
1821 October 1 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 4 | To [Asa] Messer English |
1821 October 4 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 4 | To the Corporation of Brown University English |
1821 October 10 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 5 | 1822 English |
1822 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 5 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1822 July 16 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 5 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1822 October 8 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 5 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Regarding his salary; English |
1822 July |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 6 | 1823 English |
1823 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 6 | To [Zachariah] Allen Contents Note: Asks Allen to endorse a note for him.; English |
1823 January 7 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 6 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1823 April 8 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 6 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1823 July 7 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 6 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1823 October 8 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 7 | 1824 English |
1824 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 7 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1824 January 6 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 7 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1824 April 7 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 7 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1824 July 6 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 7 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1824 October 4 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 8 | 1825-1826 English |
1825-1826 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 8 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1825 January 6 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 8 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1825 April 8 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 8 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1825 May 31 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 8 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1825 July 6 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 8 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1825 October 6 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 8 | To Nicholas Brown, Treasurer of Brown University Contents Note: Salary receipt; English |
1826 July 6 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 8 | To the Corporation of Brown University Contents Note: Twenty-three page letter outlining his services as Professor of Oratory and Belles Lettres, his arrangement with Professors Messer and Goddard to perform these duties when he was away, his offer of compensation to them which was declined, suggests circumstances under which he could continue in his professorship, which he considers an honor bestowed upon him and about to be taken from him.; English |
1826 November 19 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 9 | 1827-1829 English |
1827-1829 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 9 | To the Corporation of Brown University Contents Note: Has received notice of resolution lodged against him; it is not practicable for him to attend meeting.; English |
1827 March 10 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 9 | To President Wayland English |
1827 June 6 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 9 | To Samuel Eddy English |
1827 March 23 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 9 | To Zachariah Allen Contents Note: A desperate letter uring Allen to secure statements in favor of the Tariff Act of 1828, known to zealous opposition as the "Tariff of Abomination"; English |
1828 January 3 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 9 | To Zachariah Allen Contents Note: Asking his opinion on the currency question, particularly the advisability of using gold and silver.; English |
1829 December 25 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 10 | 1830 English |
1830 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 10 | To Zachariah Allen Contents Note: Mentioning various business matters, the sale of milk, the desirability of a free bridge, etc.; English |
1830 January 25 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 10 | To Zachariah Allen Contents Note: Concerning various matters of personal business and urging a new petition for another bridge.; English |
1830 March 4 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 10 | To Zachariah Allen Contents Note: Requesting him to pay an account for him.; English |
1830 March 5 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 10 | To Zachariah Allen Contents Note: Concerning repairs to the tavern and the work of Henry Codding, carpenter.; English |
1830 March 5 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 10 | To George Turner English |
1830 June 23 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 11 | 1832 English |
1832 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 11 | To Levi Woodbury Contents Note: Letter of introduction for [Francis J.] Lippitt.; English |
1832 January 26 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 11 | To Zachariah Allen Contents Note: Written on board steamboat B. Franklin. Requesting him to obtain from the Providence Board of Health a permit for him and Mrs. Burges to land in Providence.; English |
1832 July 25 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 11 | To Zachariah Allen Contents Note: Concerning the purchase and delivery of oil meal.; English |
1832 November 29 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 11 | To Zachariah Allen Contents Note: To accompany a bank draft.; English |
1832 December 5 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 12 | 1833 English |
1833 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 12 | To Zachariah Allen Contents Note: Discussing various political matters, chiefly the difficulty of maintaining the Union.; English |
1833 January 2 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 12 | To William H. Wood English |
1833 November 25 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 12 | To Zachariah Allen Contents Note: Giving an account of the voting for Clarke and Franklin.; English |
1833 December 2 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 13 | 1834-1838 English |
1834-1838 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 13 | To Joseph L. Tillinghach English |
1834 April 10 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 13 | To Allen Esser English |
1834 January |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 13 | To William Ogden Niles English |
1838 May 11 |
Series 4. Letters to Burges, 1851
Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 13
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 14 | 1851 English |
1851 |
| Box [31236094481648] 1, Folder 14 | From Leander Utley English |
1851 October 24 |