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Gordon, William to Manning, James: 1789 Feb 27

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. 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.

Gordon, William to Manning, James: 1788 Mar 24

Written from London. There appears to be no disposition toward friendship with the U.S.; Winchester is making a noise in Southwalk; fears government measures toward East India possessions will result in their loss. Written from London. There appears to be no disposition toward friendship with the U.S.; Winchester is making a noise in Southwalk; fears government measures toward East India possessions will result in their loss.

Gordon, William to Manning, James: 1786 Sep 13

Written from Stoke Newington, England. Is writing his History; surprised at coolness of his brethren in England, but does not repent. Written from Stoke Newington, England. Is writing his History; surprised at coolness of his brethren in England, but does not repent.

Gordon, William to Manning, James: 1782 Jul 01

Rejoices in Rhode Island's rejection of import bill; should not trust Congress too far. Rejoices in Rhode Island's rejection of import bill; should not trust Congress too far.

Gill, John to Manning, James: 1786 Mar 24

The sheets for Mr. Backus's history have been discovered in the hands of a cheese-monger and purchased by Mr. Thomas. The sheets for Mr. Backus's history have been discovered in the hands of a cheese-monger and purchased by Mr. Thomas.

Gill, John to Manning, James: 1784 Oct 14

Copies of Backus's history were not received by Mr. Wallin; thanks him for assistance in sale of Dr. Gill's works. Copies of Backus's history were not received by Mr. Wallin; thanks him for assistance in sale of Dr. Gill's works.

Gerig, Ruth to William Wilson: December 9, 1949

Letter to William Wilson from Ruth Gerig, December 9, 1949 concerning rememberance of Anne Smith. Letter to William Wilson from Ruth Gerig, December 9, 1949 concerning rememberance of Anne Smith.

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Gano, Stephen to Rogers, Eliza B.: 1827 Mar 02

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. 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.

Gano, Stephen to Rogers, Eliza B.: 1826 Mar 19

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. 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.