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13 August 1785
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Reverend Doctor Provost
Writes to ask the Reverend Doctor Provost over for a drink the next afternoon "and to baptise our child."
GLC02437.03178
19 September 1785
Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)
to Henry Knox
Writes that he has received Knox's last letter. Reports that he has heard from a friend of Henry's brother William Knox, in London, that William should be arriving in America any day. Discusses matters of finance: "As the Bank is now calling in the...
GLC02437.03197
25 May 1804
Ellery, William (1727-1820)
to George Wanton Ellery
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Advises George that perseverance is necessary to succeeding in studies, and that education lays the "foundation for future reputation and usefulness." Is sorry to hear of the...
GLC02300.09
20 September 1805
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Is sending him Lindley Murray's abridged English grammar. Advises George to employ himself in useful activity by reading books. Reading provides comfort, instruction, and...
GLC02300.11
3 December 1805
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Discusses George's school and his studies. Corrects his spelling and grammar. Calls sickness and death "unavoidable evils." Advises that a religious life will prepare one...
GLC02300.15
14 March 1806
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Has received George's letter. Berates George for sending him the wrong description of the geography he needed for school. Corrects the grammar of his letter. Is glad to hear...
GLC02300.19
26 March 1806
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School, Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. Is glad that Mr. Updike has furnished George with a scale and dividers; he has sent him money to purchase a geography book for him. Is glad to hear...
GLC02300.20
15 April 1806
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School, Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. Is pleased to hear from Mr. Updike that the two volumes of geography have arrived. Wishes that he would read English grammar in his leisure hours:...
GLC02300.21
21 August 1812
to George G. Channing
Reprimands his grandson for the delay in sending his last letter. Channing asked for aid regarding a bank in which Ellery owned stock. Ellery replies that he will help his grandson and uses a shipping metaphor to preach moderation. Ellery...
GLC00108.04
5 December 1812
Writes to his grandson that he is happy Channing has gained a business partner and inquires as to who drew up the legal documents executing the partnership. Believes theological differences in the world will persist, and that everyone would get...
GLC00108.05
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