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Collection Reference Number GLC02300.04
From Archive Folder Collection of 26 letters from William Ellery to his son, George Wanton Ellery 
Title William Ellery to his son George Wanton Ellery discussing his life at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island
Date 26 March 1803
Author Ellery, William (1727-1820)  
Recipient Ellery, George Wanton  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks George for admonishing him for forgetting to date his last letter. Corrects his spelling and grammar errors, and instructs him how to fold and seal letters properly. Asks George to retain his letters: "keep my letters as I do yours." Commends George on his diligence in getting through his Latin grammar. In the event of Ellery's death George's care will be entrusted to his older brother, William. Will pass on to Dick his thanks for the oranges. Docketed by recipient. A Member of the Continental Congress from 1776 until 1785, William Ellery was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was Collector of the Port of Newport from 1790 until 1820.
Subjects Education  Children and Family  Literature and Language Arts  Death  Diet and Nutrition  
People Ellery, William (1727-1820)  
Place written Newport, Rhode Island
Theme Children & Family; Education
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859