Title
Letter from Col. Joseph M. SmithDescription
Letter requesting Fessenden to stand as a candidate for Colonel in the election of offices on the third Monday in April. Smith declines re-election and states the other offices do not want promotion.Creator
Joseph M. SmithDate(s) of Creation
Mar 31, 1845Container
File Folder 3Subjects
Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Military correspondence, Smith, Joseph Mason, 1815-1898Title
Letter to Col. Joseph M. SmithDescription
Fessenden writes in response to Col. Smith’s request to stand in as a candidate for command of the Warren Artillery. Fessenden appreciates but declines the offer, citing several reasons.Creator
Guy Mannering FessendenDate(s) of Creation
Apr 5, 1845Container
File Folder 3Subjects
Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Military correspondence, Smith, Joseph Mason, 1815-1898, Warren, Rhode IslandTitle
Letter from Gen. James ShawDescription
Labeled “confidential”.Creator
James Shaw Jr.Date(s) of Creation
Apr 29, 1845Container
File Folder 3Subjects
Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Military correspondence, Shaw Jr., James, 1801-1880, Warren, Rhode IslandTitle
Letter to G.M. Fessenden from Gen. James G. AnthonyDescription
General Steadman intends to resign. Steadman and Gen. Potter are supporting elections for [illegible].Creator
James G. AnthonyDate(s) of Creation
May 3, 1845Container
File Folder 3Subjects
Anthony, James G., Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Military correspondenceTitle
Copies of Letters to James G. Anthony and James ShawDescription
To James G. Anthony:
Fessenden writing about the situation of the office election for the Artillery. Fessenden unable to advise on the matter from Anthony’s previous letter.
To James Shaw:
Fessenden writes that his lack of information or interest in the matter prevents him from knowing what to do. Advises on the aforementioned matter at hand that the Brigadiers should be notified to assemble, consult, and decide on the matter.Creator
Guy Mannering FessendenDate(s) of Creation
May 6, 1845Container
File Folder 3Subjects
Anthony, James G., Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Shaw Jr., James, 1801-1880, Warren, Rhode IslandTitle
Copy Letter to James ShawDescription
Fessenden suggests Steadman will resign in favor of Gen. [Harand], but only if he previously pledged beforehand. County Brigadiers May want to take turns holding the office for a year for the honor of once having held it. Fessenden also states that he believed the office should be in Providence, but respecting some of the desires of the Brigadiers is judicious to satisfy all parties involved.Creator
Guy Mannering FessendenDate(s) of Creation
May 17, 1845Container
File Folder 3Subjects
Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Military correspondence, Shaw Jr., James, 1801-1880Title
Letter to G.M. Fessenden from James ShawDescription
Shaw asks Fessenden to unite with him and Gen. [Child] in the nomination of Col. Bludget should Steadman resign.Creator
James Shaw Jr.Date(s) of Creation
Jun 24, 1845Container
File Folder 3Subjects
Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Military correspondence, Shaw Jr., James, 1801-1880, Warren, Rhode IslandTitle
Letter to G.M. Fessenden from John MasonDescription
Mason discusses the Charter of 1689 and includes excerpts which he shares with Fessenden. The Charter deals with land distribution in the Swanzey/Warren area. Mason assures Fessenden that he will try to find whatever records he is looking for.Creator
John MasonDate(s) of Creation
Aug 2, 1845Container
File Folder 3Subjects
Charters--New England--History, Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, New England--Colonies--History, Mason, John, 1782-1871Title
Orders No. 5 from Gen. SteadmanDescription
Steadman issues military orders to set up a date on the 11th of October for the Brigade to meet for the purpose of training, disciplining, and improving in martial exercise.Creator
John B. Steadman Jr.Date(s) of Creation
Sep 15, 1845Container
File Folder 3Subjects
Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Military orders, Steadman Jr., John Babcock, 1813-1899Title
Bills sent from H.H. Brown with Correspondence from J.P. JustinDescription
A bill sent to Fessenden from H.H. Brown for printing and binding. The bill has come out to 193 pages for J.P. Justin and 125 pages for Fessenden. The rate was 5.662 cents per page. Separate letter from H.H. Brown to report having received the sum from Fessenden is attached.Creator
H.H. Brown, Rev. J.P. JustinDate(s) of Creation
Sep 23, 1845 - Sep 26, 1845Container
File Folder 3Subjects
Bills (Invoices), Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Warren, Rhode IslandTitle
Copy Report to Gen. SteadmanDescription
Responding to Steadman’s Orders No.5, the Brigade consisting of the Warren Artillery will meet on October 11 at 9 A.M. at the armory in Warren for training.Creator
Guy Mannering FessendenDate(s) of Creation
Oct 3, 1845Container
File Folder 3Subjects
Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Military correspondence, Steadman Jr., John Babcock, 1813-1899, Warren, Rhode IslandTitle
Letter to G.M. Fessenden from T. A. JenckesDescription
Blank report for the Brigade to be handed over to the Inspector to be sent back.Creator
Thomas Allen JenckesDate(s) of Creation
Dec 15, 1845Container
File Folder 3Subjects
Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Jenckes, Thomas Allen, 1818-1875, Military correspondence, Warren, Rhode Island
