Roger Williams Journey From Salem (Research Notes)

Notes on Biography Introduction and Mr. Cotton’s Letter

Notes on Biography Introduction and Mr. Cotton’s Letter

Name/Title

Roger Williams Journey From Salem (Research Notes)

Entry/Object ID

2026.01.05.01

Scope and Content

Contains more research notes related to Roger Williams.

Collection

Fessenden Papers

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

circa 1848

Archive Size/Extent

0.4 linear ft

Restrictions

No conditions governing access.

Primary Language

English

Archive Items Details

Title

Notes on Biography Introduction and Mr. Cotton’s Letter

Description

Notes based off of “The Bloudy Tenent of Persecution” and “Mr. Cotton’s Letter Examined and Answered” published by the Hanserd Knollys Society in London, 1848, and edited by Edward B. Underhill. Fessenden remarks on Underhill’s introductory biography of Williams as well as several other passages in the volume.

Creator

Guy Mannering Fessenden

Date(s) of Creation

circa 1848

Container

File Folder 15

Subjects

Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Hanserd Knollys Society, Historians--Rhode Island--19th century, Rhode Island--History, Underhill, Edward Bean, 1813-1901, Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683

Title

Further Commentary and Notes

Description

Extensive notes on several passages recounting the history of Roger Williams’ journey after banishment from Salem, his relationship with the Narragansett and Pokanoket tribes, and his personal religious motivations.

Creator

Guy Mannering Fessenden

Date(s) of Creation

circa 1848

Container

File Folder 15

Subjects

Canonicus, Indian sachem, 1565?-1647, Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Historians--Rhode Island--19th century, History--Rhode Island--17th century, Narragansett Indians, Pokanoket Indians, Sowams (R.I.), Warren (R. I.)--History, Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683

Location

Location

Box

Document Box 16

Room

Director's Office

Building

George Hail Free Library

Date

June 22, 2026

Location

Box

Document Box 30

Room

Charles Whipple Greene Historical Collection

Building

George Hail Free Library

Date

January 5, 2026

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

January 5, 2026

Update Date

June 22, 2026