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Brown University--Corporation to Rhode Island--General Assembly : 1770

An appeal to the General Assembly asking that it reject the petition for establishing another college in Newport, with reasons for the request. An appeal to the General Assembly asking that it reject the petition for establishing another college in Newport, with reasons for the request.

Brown University--Corporation to Lindo, Moses : 1771 Jan 1

Copy of a letter from a committee of the Corporation explaining that Jews were to be on an entirely equal footing with other students in the new college and even to received certain added advantages. The letter also suggests that Lindo solicit subscriptions from his friends. Copy of a letter from a committee of the Corporation explaining that Jews were to be on an entirely equal footing with other students in the new college and even to received certain added advantages. The letter also suggests that Lindo solicit subscriptions from his friends.

Brown University--Corporation to Francis Pelot : 1773 Sep

Copy of letter sent to Francis Pelot of Ewhaw, South Carolina, together with an authorization to collect subscriptions for the College. Note added to letter stating that another copy is to be sent to David Williams of Charles town. Copy of letter sent to Francis Pelot of Ewhaw, South Carolina, together with an authorization to collect subscriptions for the College. Note added to letter stating that another copy is to be sent to David Williams of Charles town.

Brown University--Class of 1773 to Brown University--Corporation : 1773 Feb 19

The Remonstrance of the Senior Class of Rhode Island College to the respectable the President and Professor of the Same. Protesting the decision to omit the Commencement exercises for 1773. Signed by Jacob Nash, Henry Tillinghast, and Joseph Litchfield. The Remonstrance of the Senior Class of Rhode Island College to the respectable the President and Professor of the Same. Protesting the decision to omit the Commencement exercises for 1773. Signed by Jacob Nash, Henry Tillinghast, and Joseph Litchfield.

Brown University Students to Manning, James : 1786 Mar 9

Expressing opinion that the president's becoming a delegate to Congress would mitigate against their personal welfare and that of the College. Fourteen signatures. Expressing opinion that the president's becoming a delegate to Congress would mitigate against their personal welfare and that of the College. Fourteen signatures.

Brown University Glee Club Spring concert, 1958

Spring concert by Glee club. Spring concert by Glee club. As the order and number of items differ from the printed program, cannot be sure this is the Spring 1958 concert of May 9, 1958. Except for the last piece, any applause appears to have been edited out. Brown University Glee Club, directed by David Laurent ; possibly Roger Cummins, piano. Recorded Spring 1958. Donated by Tufts Lilly Music Library, June 2015. UA2017-010 2017 Lilly Music Library, Tufts University gift.

Brown University Corporation to Maxcy, Jonathan : 1802 Sep 2

Copy of reply to Maxcy's letter of resignation. Signed by Thomas Baldwin, Robert Rogers and Samuel Eddy, committee. Copy of reply to Maxcy's letter of resignation. Signed by Thomas Baldwin, Robert Rogers and Samuel Eddy, committee.

Brown University Corporation to Manning, James and Miller, Nathan : 1786 Sep 9

Instructing the R.I. delegates in Congress (James Manning and Nathan Miller) to bring to the attention of Thomas Jefferson, Minister to France, the address of the Corporation to the King, expressing hope that the liberality which the King had extended to Yale and which the latter had declined may be transferred to R.I. College. Signed by David Howell, Benjamin Waterhouse, and Solomon Drown. Instructing the R.I. delegates in Congress (James Manning and Nathan Miller) to bring to the attention of Thomas Jefferson, Minister to France, the address of the Corporation to the King, expressing hope that the liberality which the King had extended to Yale and which the latter had declined may be transferred to R.I. College. Signed by David Howell, Benjamin Waterhouse, and Solomon Drown.

Brother to Pinkham, Malvina: 1861 Jan 27

Notification of secession of several states and hopes for peace-making once Lincoln takes office. Remembrance of Joseph Marsdale's courting of Malvina. Enjoyment of sleigh-riding. Notice of Priscilla Chasey to Mr. Almy of Providence. Author offers to supply clothing to Malvina. George Marshall, aunt, and John Mather's separate deaths. Skating and housekeeping. Author's invitation to visit. Notification of secession of several states and hopes for peace-making once Lincoln takes office. Remembrance of Joseph Marsdale's courting of Malvina. Enjoyment of sleigh-riding. Notice of Priscilla Chasey to Mr. Almy of Providence. Author offers to supply clothing to Malvina. George Marshall, aunt, and John Mather's separate deaths. Skating and housekeeping. Author's invitation to visit.

Brother to Pinkham, Malvina: 1857 Sep 6

Marriage announcement between B. Penniman and N. Bedford. Anticipation of creator's marriage proposal. Marriage announcement between B. Penniman and N. Bedford. Anticipation of creator's marriage proposal.

Brother to Malvina: 1863 Apr 19

Response to Malvina's previous accusations regarding financial relations with Joseph. Author's defense against Malvina's accusations, specifically his hospitality to Joseph in San Francisco. Response to Malvina's previous accusations regarding financial relations with Joseph. Author's defense against Malvina's accusations, specifically his hospitality to Joseph in San Francisco.

Brosnan, Anne to Sue Windows: May 28, 1985

Letter from Anne Brosnan to Sue Windows, announcing the naming of the Robert H. Smith Interim Care Treatment Center. Page 2 is a signed addendum acknowledging naming signed by Sue Windows. Letter from Anne Brosnan to Sue Windows, announcing the naming of the Robert H. Smith Interim Care Treatment Center. Page 2 is a signed addendum acknowledging naming signed by Sue Windows.