Box 1
Container
Contains 34 Results:
John W. Browne Lancinburgh, New York to Samuel J. Browne Cincinnati, Ohio, 1811-01-2 - 1812-01-13
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Abstract
Concerns about Calvinism; progress and effects of his journey
Dates:
Other: 1811-01-2 - 1812-01-13
John W. Browne Lancingburgh, New York; Worcester, Massachusetts to Joseph Van Horne Cincinnati, Ohio, 1811-01-13 - 1812-02-03
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Abstract
Still having no reply from Symmes, he reports to Van Horne and trustees on his progress and plans for next destinations
Dates:
Other: 1811-01-13 - 1812-02-03
John W. Browne Beverly near Salem, Massachusetts to William Ludlow Oxford, Ohio, 1811-02-27
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Abstract
Reports to Ludow as president of Miami University, as he still has not heard from Symmes. Includes report on his health, suggestions about beginning building efforts
Dates:
Other: 1811-02-27
Receipt for items from John Browne estate, 1824-08-21
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents of the Collection
From the Collection:
The collection begins with the articles of agreement between Browne and Miami University for his appointment as a missionary to solicit and receive donations for the university's use. The document also reveals that Browne would keep an accurate journal of his route and enter the amount of all donations he may receive on behalf of the university, together with the names of the benefactors. A letter from Browne to the chairman of Miami University's trustees not only states wishes regarding his...
Dates:
Other: 1824-08-21