Title
New England Historical and Genealogical RegisterDescription
This Prospectus of the New England Historical and Genealogical Register discusses the scope of quarterly journal and what subscribers can expect. There is a section to write the subscribers name and post office direction to be sent to Samuel G. Drake; it is left blank. The subscription cost two dollars a year with your seventh copy being free. Small type on the bottom of the second page from Samuel G. Drake suggests he sought for Fessenden to sign the Prospectus as well as any one of his friends he can convince.Creator
New England Historic Genealogical SocietyDate(s) of Creation
1847Container
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Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Historians--Rhode Island--19th century, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Prospectuses--New England--19th centuryTitle
Centennial Celebration AccountsDescription
Appears to be a collection of accounts for a centennial celebration of the founding of the town of Warren.Date(s) of Creation
1847Container
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Centennial celebrations, etc.--Rhode Island, Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Warren, Rhode IslandTitle
Letter from N.B. Shurtleff to G.M. FessendenDescription
Shurtleff writes to Fessenden on the request of Samuel G. Drake. The letter pertains to the Bradford family of Plymouth. There are references to the book “Guide to Plymouth” as well as Mr. Edwin Hubbard of Connecticut, who is also researching the genealogy of the Bradford family. Shurtleff also informs Fessenden that Mr. Drake knows nothing of the silver hilted swords of Capt. Church. He suggests that Mr. [Jon. B. Felt] might have some information.Creator
Nathaniel Bradstreet Shurtleff Sr.Date(s) of Creation
Apr 6, 1847Container
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Bradford family--Genealogy, Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Historians--19th century, Plymouth County (Mass.)--Genealogy, Shurtleff, Nathaniel B. (Nathaniel Bradstreet), 1810-1874Title
Letter from William R. Staples to G.M. FessendenDescription
Continuation of correspondence.Creator
William Read StaplesDate(s) of Creation
May 10, 1847Container
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Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Staples, William R. (William Read), 1798-1868Title
Letter from Benjamin Fessenden to G.M. FessendenCreator
Benjamin FessendenDate(s) of Creation
Sep 10, 1847Container
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Fessenden, Benjamin, 1796-1881, Fessenden family--Genealogy, Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871Title
Orders No. 3 from Gen. SteadmanDescription
Orders to assemble to brigade in the month of September or October for the purpose of training, disciplining, and inspection. The date of meeting should be October 23 at an early hour.Creator
John P. DyerDate(s) of Creation
Sep 24, 1847Container
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Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Military orders, Steadman Jr., John Babcock, 1813-1899Title
Letter from William Burnet Bradford to G.M. FessendenDescription
William Burnet Bradford is writing to Fessenden recounting his family history starting with his grandfather, George Bradford. He lists the spouses and children of himself as well as those of his children and other relatives.Creator
William Burnet BradfordDate(s) of Creation
Oct 20, 1847Container
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Bradford family--Genealogy, Bradford, William Burnet, 1781-1860, Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Historians--Rhode Island--19th centuryTitle
Letter from C.W. Reding to G.M. FessendenDescription
A genealogy of the Bradford family starting with Perez Bradford and his wife Abigail and their children. The letter ends off with Mary Butts (daughter of Joseph Bradford) and her children.Creator
Rev. Charles W. RedingDate(s) of Creation
1848Container
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Bradford family--Genealogy, Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Historians--Rhode Island--19th centuryTitle
Letter from C.W. Reding to G.M. Fessenden (Mar)Description
Reding writes to Fessenden about his discoveries to help him further his Bradford genealogy. He has found that in his will John Rogers gave land to Perez Bradford suggesting that Hannah Rogers (wife of Samuel Bradford) is his daughter. More genealogical information on the sons of Perez and their spouses/children.Creator
Rev. Charles W. RedingDate(s) of Creation
Mar 11, 1848Container
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Bradford family--Genealogy, Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Historians--Rhode Island--19th centuryTitle
Adjutant General “Vinton” OrderDescription
Military orders issued by the Commander in Chief of the funeral ceremonies of Maj. John R. Vinton in Providence. The following orders given that officers are to report at 9 A.M. on the day of May 11. The Major General and his staff will take command of the active militia who may take part in the ceremonies. Details about the firing party and the ammunition supplied by the Quartermaster General.Creator
Thomas Allen JenckesDate(s) of Creation
Apr 11, 1848 - Apr 28, 1848Container
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Jenckes, Thomas Allen, 1818-1875, Military orders, Vinton, John Rogers, 1801-1847Title
Adjutant General Order to Nominate Major GeneralDescription
John B. Steadman Jr. has resigned as Major General. Fessenden is summoned to a meeting with several Brigade Generals for the purpose of nominating a suitable candidate for the vacant office.Creator
Thomas Allen JenckesDate(s) of Creation
May 3, 1848Container
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Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Jenckes, Thomas Allen, 1818-1875, Military orders, Steadman Jr., John Babcock, 1813-1899, Warren, Rhode IslandTitle
Brigade Orders No. 1 from J.A. HazardDescription
The Brigades are ordered to meet for the purpose of training, discipline, and improving in martial exercise. The 2nd Brig Gen. John A. Shaw will meet Oct 7; The 3rd Brig. Gen. [G.W. Eccleston] will meet Oct 9; The 4th Brig. Gen. Lewis M. Merrill will meet Oct 10; The 5th Brig. Gen. Guy M. Fessenden will meet Oct 11.Creator
J.A. HazardDate(s) of Creation
Sep 23, 1848Container
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Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Military ordersNotes
Current research:
John Shaw 1803-1886?
George W. Eccleston 1813-1870?
Lewis M. Merrill 1812-1885?Title
Copy Letter to J.A. Hazard from G.M. FessendenDescription
Fessenden has issued orders for the 5th Brigade consisting of the Warren Artillery to meet at their Armory on Oct 11 for the purpose of training.Creator
Guy Mannering FessendenDate(s) of Creation
Oct 5, 1848Container
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Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Military correspondence, Warren, Rhode IslandTitle
Special Order from the GovernorDescription
Jenckes writes to Fessenden to inform him that the Brigadier General will meet at the office of the Adjutant General in Providence on Oct 31 for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the office of Major General.Creator
Thomas Allen JenckesDate(s) of Creation
Oct 18, 1848Container
File Folder 5Subjects
Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Jenckes, Thomas Allen, 1818-1875, Military ordersTitle
Letter from T.A. Jenckes to G.M. FessendenDescription
Jenckes asks of Fessenden to direct his Brigade Major to make his annual return forthwith. [?]Creator
Thomas Allen JenckesDate(s) of Creation
Dec 9, 1848Container
File Folder 5Subjects
Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Jenckes, Thomas Allen, 1818-1875, Military correspondence, Warren, Rhode Island
