Name/Title
Letter to Capt. Ebenezer Whiting of Warren (1777)Entry/Object ID
2025.01.07.08Tags
Grant, Fessenden Papers, MilitaryDescription
Letter written from Tiverton October 30th, 1777: discussing the delivery of provisions from Major Phillips to Major Gray or Smith of Bristol/ Warrens troops.Subject
Ebenezer Whiting, Warren, Major [?] PhillipsContext
Although the letter is to an "Ebenezer Whiting", a former librarian (see attached catalog card) felt that the name Ebenezer may have been a mistake and the name should have been "Nathaniel."Lexicon
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Category 08: Communication ObjectsLetter Details
Time Period
1777Primary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Tiverton 30th October, 1777
I have wrote to Major Phillips to deliver you all the stores he has
on hand, I shall be obliged to you
to receive the same, and if Major
Gray or Srg. Smith should apply to you
For any of the Provisions, you will
Deliver them taking a receipt for
the same. I will see you satisfied
for the trouble and expenses you
shall be at. , ? to Srt. Smith of
Bristol Warren, you have Provisions.
From this your Major White
? Srt. PhillipsTranscriber
Genevieve FerraraLanguage
EnglishLocation
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Main Floor Stair CaseBuilding
George Hail Free LibraryDate
August 7, 2025Location
Box
Document Box 11Area
Museum Floor LandingBuilding
George Hail Free LibraryDate
January 7, 2025Condition
Overall Condition
FairMaterials
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Place
City
WarrenState/Province
Rhode IslandRegion
NortheastContinent
North AmericaCreate Date
January 7, 2025Update Date
August 12, 2025
