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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02300.07 |
| 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 | 25 October 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 him for his letter of 15 October, which had been delayed because of misdelivery. Ellery is a strong supporter of good local schools. Encourages George in his study of Latin grammar. Carr has not finished his shoes, and when he does, he will send them to George. Critiques his handwriting, grammar, and spelling. 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 |
| 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 |