Newport Historical Society, Manuscripts and Archives Collection Inventory Please note these collections are largely unprocessed. The data presented here is to aid scholar and researcher access, while formal processing is underway. For processed collections, visit the Manuscripts and Archives Collection on the NHS Online Catalog at http://j.mp/nhsarchives, or locate our finding aids on RIAMCO, Rhode Island Archives and Manuscripts Collections Online, at http://j.mp/nhsriamco. For more information about the items here or to make an appointment, please contact NHS. 440: Series Note
245: Title Statement
Williams Collection
691: Local Subject 691: Local Subject Added Entry - Date Added Entry - Date
100: Main Entry - Personal Name
300: Physical Description
500: General Note
541: Immediate Source of Acquisition
J. Williams, Jr. writes O. Willilams regarding the possibility of O. Williams relocating to New York. O. Williams' business is bad. J. Williams, Jr. describes the land around Scipio, and speaks of the difficulty of conducting business during this period. Nine Partners, Nov. 10, 1808
1808
Williams, John, Jr.
ms
Others mentioned: Williams, Hezekiah
Marion Hoffmire
Williams, Obadiah; Mott, James; Mott, Lydia
Williams Collection
J. Williams, Sr. writes O. Williams tring to raise his flagging spirits and encouraging him to relocate to New Hartford, NY, Washington (Nine Partners), May 23, 1806
1806
Williams, John, Sr.
ms
Others mentioned: Williams, Nicholas
Marion Hoffmire
Williams, Obadiah; Weeden, Peleg; Williams, David
Williams Collection
M. Williams writes R. Williams of the danger of invasion or bombardment in Newport and the precautions being taken. She speaks of family and friends and of cloth being woven by water in a "patent loom". Newport, April 25, 1813
1813
Williams, Mary
ms
Others mentioned: Brown, Moses
Marion Hoffmire
Williams, Ruth Hadwin; Brown, Dorcas Hadwin
Williams Collection
M. Williams writes R. Williams of famly and friends, and referring to O. Williams, she writes "...his ideas of Newport and misery are so associated..." Newport, February 27, 1819
1819
Williams, Mary
ms
Marion Hoffmire
Williams, Ruth Hadwin; Brown, Dorcas Hadwin
Williams Collection
M. Williams writes S. Williams news of modern imporvements in Newport, and the increasing number of summer residents. She mentions her brother J. Williams industrial enterprieses, and reports news of other family and friends. Newport, September 18, 1844
1844
Williams, Mary
ms
Others mentioned: Weeden, Marion Hoffmire Catharine Williams; Williams, John Earl
Williams, Samuel; Weeden, Peleg
Williams Collection
M. Williams writes R. Williams of her sadness at R. Williams' departure. She expounds on the repulsiveness of the war, and reports E. Earl has been appointed overseer of the poor in Newport, a position formerly held by R. Williams. Newport, January 30, 1813
1813
Williams, Mary I.
ms
Ohers mentioned: Williams, Mary II; Marion Hoffmire Earl, Elizabeth; Barker, Joseph; Williams, David; Weeden, Catharine Williams
Williams, Ruth Hadwin; Williams, Obadiah
Williams Collection
N. Williams writes to O. Williams of losing his ship after sailing from the coast of Africa. He speaks of a misunderstanding between himself and his brother, David. Baltimore, November 17, 1805
1805
Williams, Nicholas
ms
Others mentioned: Earl, Dorcas Barney; Weeden, Catharine Williams; Williams, Polly
Marion Hoffmire
Williams, Obadiah; Williams, David; Weeden, Peleg
Williams Collection
N. Williams writes O. Williams reporting on his debts and severe financial difficulties resulting from the loss of his ship and an unsuccessful insurance claim, Baltimore, January 7, 1806
1806
Williams, Nicholas
ms
Marion Hoffmire
Williams, Obadiah; Williams, George
Williams Collection
N. Williams writes O. Williams of his captivity at Cape Francois, and discusses an overdue loan. Baltimore, April 10, 1806
1806
Williams, Nicholas
ms
Marion Hoffmire
Williams, Obadiah
Williams Collection
N. Williams writes O. Williams asking him to attend to the recovery of insurance for his ship, and for D. Williams to keep account of money owed him for upkeep of N. Williams' family. Baltimore, Sept. 15, 1806
1806
Williams, Nicholas
ms
Marion Hoffmire
Williams, Obadiah; Williams, David
Williams Collection
N. Williams writes to O. Williams describing the status of American sailors captured or impressed by British ships. N. Williams himself has been captured. London, November 6, 1807
1807
Williams, Nicholas
ms
Marion Hoffmire
Williams, Obadiah
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035: Local System Control Number
110: Main Entry - Corporate Name
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Last updated: 4/12/2012