Title
First letter from Henry M. Dexter to G.M. FessendenDescription
Establishing a correspondence pertaining to the history of Warren.Creator
Henry Martyn DexterDate(s) of Creation
Jan 12, 1865Container
File Folder 11Subjects
Dexter, Henry Martyn, 1821-1890, Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Historians--Rhode Island--19th centuryTitle
Second letter from Henry M. Dexter to G.M. FessendenDescription
Addressing a matter Dexter forgot in his last letter pertaining to the old “Indian burying place” and it’s location.Creator
Henry Martyn DexterDate(s) of Creation
Jan 14, 1865Container
File Folder 11Subjects
Dexter, Henry Martyn, 1821-1890, Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Historians--Rhode Island--19th centuryTitle
Letter from S.G. Arnold to G.M. FessendenDescription
Arnold is not able to give exact locations of Capt. Almy’s or Sanford’s houses or Tripp’s Ferry. He presumes it was Peleg Sanford who stopped there during Philip’s War in which there were two ferries from Portsmouth to Pocasset. Some details of Howland’s Ferry are also discussed.Creator
Samuel Greene Arnold Jr.Date(s) of Creation
May 26, 1865Container
File Folder 11Subjects
Arnold, Samuel Greene, 1821-1880, Ferry routes--Rhode Island, Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Historians--Rhode Island--19th century, King Philip's War, 1675-1676, Sanford, Peleg, 1639-1701, Tripp's FerryNotes
Could be John Almy 1634-1676 or Christopher Almy 1669-1746 (most likely John)Title
Copy letter from G.M. Fessenden to Henry M. DexterDescription
Fessenden expresses trouble in getting the information requested by Dexter despite the the verbal and written inquiries he made. His advice in bringing the dark spots of history to light is to visit the locality and inquire of the residents to learn by tradition and topography.
Fessenden copies Gov. Arnold’s letter pertaining to Tripp’s Ferry and the Indian burial ground. There is a postscript that mentions some more information about Tripp’s Ferry.Creator
Guy Mannering FessendenDate(s) of Creation
May 31, 1865Container
File Folder 11Subjects
Arnold, Samuel Greene, 1821-1880, Dexter, Henry Martyn, 1821-1890, Ferry routes--Rhode Island, Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Historians--Rhode Island--19th century, Wampanoag Indians--Rhode Island--History
