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Saunders, Gladys to William Wilson: December 4, 1949

Letter to William Wilson from Gladys B, Saunders, December 4, 1949 concerning rememberance of Anne Smith. Letter to William Wilson from Gladys B, Saunders, December 4, 1949 concerning rememberance of Anne Smith.

Saboth

Saboth

Brown University

Reproduced by permission of the Estate of Robert Bloch

Ryland, John Collett to Manning, James: 1773 May

No salutation, but may be complete letter. Dated from "next May come Twelvemonth--1774." Will not see Dr. Stennett to inquire about Dr. Chauncey until he goes to London in June; asks detail of instances of ill will to the College; both he and Isaac Woodman desire a full account of the College to assist in soliciting subscriptions; the award of about 20 honours to men he named would help; has sent some books to Morgan Edwards to present to the College; stresses that honours must be unsought, so would not ask persons if they would accept; quotes Dr. Gill on receiving diploma from Scotland; describes life and accomplishments of Rev. Augustus Toplady of Established Church of England and his regard for Baptist ministers Dr. Rutherford and Dr. Gill; Isaac Woodman keeps his honours a secret; Ryland sends five guineas a year, two of these exclusively for JM; dislikes idea of lottery; has sent Ferguson's which is suitable for school boys. No salutation, but may be complete letter. Dated from "next May come Twelvemonth--1774." Will not see Dr. Stennett to inquire about Dr. Chauncey until he goes to London in June; asks detail of instances of ill will to the College; both he and Isaac Woodman desire a full account of the College to assist in soliciting subscriptions; the award of about 20 honours to men he named would help; has sent some books to Morgan Edwards to present to the College; stresses that honours must be unsought, so would not ask persons if they would accept; quotes Dr. Gill on receiving diploma from Scotland; describes life and accomplishments of Rev. Augustus Toplady of Established Church of England and his regard for Baptist ministers Dr. Rutherford and Dr. Gill; Isaac Woodman keeps his honours a secret; Ryland sends five guineas a year, two of these exclusively for JM; dislikes idea of lottery; has sent Ferguson's which is suitable for school boys.

Ryland, John Collett to Manning, James: 1773 Feb 09

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. 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.

Ryland, John Collett to Manning, James: 1772

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. 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.

Rough minutes of the doings of the Corporation : 1764 Sep 6

Contains copy of form to appear in subscription books authorizing the bearer to collect money for the College. Also form of receipt for cash received. Contains copy of form to appear in subscription books authorizing the bearer to collect money for the College. Also form of receipt for cash received.

Rough draft of the Rev. Mr. Smith's Authorization : 1769

Unsigned form authorizing Hezekiah Smith of Haverhill to collect funds for the college "in any part of America." Stephen Hopkins, Chancellor, and James Manning, President, to sign. Unsigned form authorizing Hezekiah Smith of Haverhill to collect funds for the college "in any part of America." Stephen Hopkins, Chancellor, and James Manning, President, to sign.

Rough draft of the doings of the Corporation in 1783 & Jan. 7, 1784, March 19, 1784 : 1783-1784

Among matter voted upon are: the appointment of solicitors to raise funds at home and abroad, a petition to the French King, a change in tuition costs, indemnity for damages to University Hall, books and apparatus to be purchased for the library, etc. Among matter voted upon are: the appointment of solicitors to raise funds at home and abroad, a petition to the French King, a change in tuition costs, indemnity for damages to University Hall, books and apparatus to be purchased for the library, etc.

Rough draft of a petition of the Corporation to the General assembly to deliver up the College Edifice : 1780?

Citing the destruction to the building resulting from its use as a hospital for the French soldiers, the Corporation urges that it be returned to the College and repairs made at the public expense. Citing the destruction to the building resulting from its use as a hospital for the French soldiers, the Corporation urges that it be returned to the College and repairs made at the public expense.

Ron Sias Financial Agreement for Taping Anne B.: 1983

Binder with letters between Ron Sias and Al-Anon Family Groups concerning financial and logistical details about the taping of Anne B. [Bingham]. Al-Anon letter authors are: Margaret O'Boyle & Sandra Forte. Binder with letters between Ron Sias and Al-Anon Family Groups concerning financial and logistical details about the taping of Anne B. [Bingham]. Al-Anon letter authors are: Margaret O'Boyle & Sandra Forte.