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2.
- Creator:
- Janes, Elijah, 1759-1823
- Call Number:
- Folio LWL Mss Vol. 89
- Image Count:
- 86
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript, in a single hand, of a collection of 24 records of rosters, pay, allowances, and provisions for the 2nd Regiment of Light Dragoons under Col. Elisha Sheldon. The volume includes an account of the clothing delivered to each member of the troops, along with their names and ranks; the amounts of provisions of food and drink received for the use of General John Glover; soldiers' pay as directed by Congress; allowances of subsistence money supplied to the officers in lieu of rations for themselves and their servants; as well as muster rolls for each troop in the 2nd Regiment, listing each member's name, rank, term of enlistment, and "casualties." The collection also includes a copy of a letter which requests permission to hire tailors to make clothing for the Army
- Description:
- Elijah Janes was paymaster of the 2nd Regiment of Light Dragoons, where he served under Col. Elisha Sheldon. He began his military career as a cornet on November 16, 1779 and was promoted to Lieutenant eight days later. He was wounded by a horseman's sword on the right wrist on November 20, 1780, and became Paymaster in 1782. The friendship that developed between Janes and fellow lieutenant in Sheldon's regiment James Dole continued after the war and their move to Lansingburgh (now Troy), NY, where Janes became godfather to Dole's daughter. In 1811 Elijah Janes became one of the original directors of the Farmers Bank of Troy. He died February 22, 1823 at the age of 64 and is buried in the Old Lansingburgh (Troy) Cemetery., On December 12, 1776, Congress constituted the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons at Wethersfield, CT, also known as Sheldon's horse after its commander, Elisha Sheldon of CT, for service with the Continental Army. Congress authorized George Washington to appoint the other officers of the regiment, but he gave the duty to Sheldon. In accordance with General Washington's instructions, the new regiment was to have one other field officer, a major; a regimental staff of an adjutant, a surgeon, and a surgeon's mate; and 6 troops. Each troop was to consist of a captain, a lieutenant, a cornet, a quartermaster, 2 sergeants, 2 corporals, a trumpeter, a farrier, and 34 privates. The regiment saw action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Crooked Billet, and the Battle of Yorktown. The regiment was furloughed June 9, 1783 at Newburgh, New York and disbanded on November 20, 1783., In English., and Binding: half cloth over marbled covers. Pasted on cover: Manuscripts of Lieut. Elijah Janes Paymaster of the Second Regiment of Light Dragoons, 1779-1783. Elisha Sheldon Col.
- Subject (Geographic):
- United States and Connecticut.
- Subject (Name):
- Glover, John, 1732-1797., Janes, Elijah 1759-1823., Sheldon, Elisha, 1740-1805., and United States. Continental Army. Light Dragoons Regiment, 2nd.
- Subject (Topic):
- Military administration, History, Equipment and supplies, Finance, Regimental histories, and Politics and government
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Paymaster papers of the 2nd regiment of light dragoons, 1779-1783
3.
- Creator:
- Baldwin (Family : Connecticut)
- Call Number:
- GEN MSS 1904
- Container / Volume:
- Box
- Image Count:
- 24
- Abstract:
- Approximately 65 manuscript letters, signed, relating to Simeon Baldwin or sons Ebenezer Baldwin and Roger S. Baldwin, 1788-1867. Circa 50 letters are addressed to Simeon Baldwin and pertain to his time as a city clerk, congressman, and judge in New Haven, Connecticut (and occasionally Washington, D.C.). Letters to Ebenezer Baldwin and Roger S. Baldwin primarily concern political or financial matters and Included is an oath of office taken by Simeon E. Baldwin, son of Roger S. Baldwin, in 1867
- Description:
- Simeon Baldwin (1761-1851) (Yale 1781) was born in Norwich in the Connecticut Colony and practiced law in New Haven. In 1790, he was elected New Haven city clerk--he served this position until his election as a Federalist to the United States Eighth Congress, which he held from 1803 March 4 to 1805 March 3. Baldwin was associate judge of the Superior Court from 1806 to 1808 and the Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors from 1808 to 1818. In 1826, he served as the Mayor of New Haven., Baldwin was married to Rebecca Sherman Baldwin (1764-1795), with whom he had seven children--among them were Ebenezer Baldwin (1790-1837) and Roger S. Baldwin (1793-1863) (Yale 1811)., and Source unknown.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut., United States., Connecticut, New Haven (Conn.), and Washington (D.C.)
- Subject (Name):
- Baldwin, Ebenezer, 1790-1837., Baldwin, Roger S. 1793-1863. (Roger Sherman),, Baldwin, Simeon, 1761-1851., Baldwin, Simeon E. 1840-1927. (Simeon Eben),, and Baldwin family.
- Subject (Topic):
- Clerks, Judges, Legislators, and Politics and government
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Baldwin family papers, 1788-1867
4.
- Published / Created:
- [1800]
- Call Number:
- Aya32 H3 C764 1801
- Image Count:
- 4
- Description:
- Advertised in the American Mercury, Hartford, Nov. 27, 1800. and Signatures: A¹²(A6 + B¹²) (A12 verso blank).
- Publisher:
- Printed by John Babcock, for E. & J. Babcock
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut.
- Subject (Topic):
- Almanacs, American
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The Connecticut pocket almanac, for the year of our Lord 1801 : ... Calculated for the meridian of Hartford ...
5.
- Published / Created:
- [1801?]
- Call Number:
- Aya32 H3 C764 1802
- Image Count:
- 4
- Publisher:
- Printed by John Babcock for E. & J. Babcock
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut.
- Subject (Topic):
- Almanacs, American
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The Connecticut pocket almanack, for the year of our Lord 1802 ...
6.
- Creator:
- Selden, Ulysses, 1780-1812, author
- Published / Created:
- 1802-1809.
- Container / Volume:
- 1
- Image Count:
- 535
- Resource Type:
- text
- Abstract:
- Manuscript lecture notes by Ulysses Selden from the period 1802-1809 of law courses taught by Tapping Reeve and James Gould, bound in contemporary calf
- Alternative Title:
- Litchfield notebooks course of lectures taken by Ulysses Selden
- Description:
- Also available in original print https://bc-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/10hr773/ALMA-BC21311967210001021, Digital reproduction. Boston, Massachusetts : Boston College Law Library, 2021., and Description based on print version record.
- Publisher:
- Ulysses Selden
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut., Connecticut, and Litchfield.
- Subject (Name):
- Litchfield Law School
- Subject (Topic):
- Students, Law, Study and teaching, and Law students
- Found in:
- Lillian Goldman Law Library > Litchfield Law School notebooks
7.
- Creator:
- Selden, Ulysses, 1780-1812, author
- Published / Created:
- 1802-1809.
- Container / Volume:
- 2
- Image Count:
- 547
- Resource Type:
- text
- Abstract:
- Manuscript lecture notes by Ulysses Selden from the period 1802-1809 of law courses taught by Tapping Reeve and James Gould, bound in contemporary calf
- Alternative Title:
- Litchfield notebooks course of lectures taken by Ulysses Selden
- Description:
- Also available in original print https://bc-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/10hr773/ALMA-BC21311967210001021, Digital reproduction. Boston, Massachusetts : Boston College Law Library, 2021., and Description based on print version record.
- Publisher:
- Ulysses Selden
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut., Connecticut, and Litchfield.
- Subject (Name):
- Litchfield Law School
- Subject (Topic):
- Students, Law, Study and teaching, and Law students
- Found in:
- Lillian Goldman Law Library > Litchfield Law School notebooks
8.
- Creator:
- Selden, Ulysses, 1780-1812, author
- Published / Created:
- 1802-1809.
- Container / Volume:
- 3
- Image Count:
- 457
- Resource Type:
- text
- Abstract:
- Manuscript lecture notes by Ulysses Selden from the period 1802-1809 of law courses taught by Tapping Reeve and James Gould, bound in contemporary calf
- Alternative Title:
- Litchfield notebooks course of lectures taken by Ulysses Selden
- Description:
- Also available in original print https://bc-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/10hr773/ALMA-BC21311967210001021, Digital reproduction. Boston, Massachusetts : Boston College Law Library, 2021., and Description based on print version record.
- Publisher:
- Ulysses Selden
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut., Connecticut, and Litchfield.
- Subject (Name):
- Litchfield Law School
- Subject (Topic):
- Students, Law, Study and teaching, and Law students
- Found in:
- Lillian Goldman Law Library > Litchfield Law School notebooks
9.
- Creator:
- Booth, James, 1789-1855, author.
- Published / Created:
- 1810-1811.
- Container / Volume:
- 2
- Image Count:
- 343
- Resource Type:
- text
- Abstract:
- James Booth, Jr., while a student at the Litchfield Law School from 1810-1811, recorded lectures given by James Gould and Tapping Reeve. The first volume covers lectures given by both on a variety of topics including: "Sheriffs and jailors," "Inns and innkeepers," "Contracts," "Of torts and first of slander," "Of alienation by deed," and "Of Injuries to things real and first of trespass." The second volume records a series of lectures given by Gould on "Pleas and pleading."
- Alternative Title:
- Manuscript notes of lectures by Tapping Reeve and James Gould at the Litchfield Law School taken in 1810 and 1811 by James Booth and Litchfield Law School notebooks
- Description:
- Lecture notes from classes of Tapping Reeve and James Gould at the Litchfield Law School, 1810-1811., Title transcribed from later volume [2], dated Sept. 1811; volumes are not expressly numbered. , Title page for second volume decorated with ornate calligraphy., Also available in original print https://bc-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/10hr773/ALMA-BC21322446420001021, Digital reproduction. Boston, Massachusetts : Boston College Law Library, 2021., and Description based on print version record.
- Publisher:
- James Booth
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut., Connecticut, and Litchfield.
- Subject (Name):
- Litchfield Law School
- Subject (Topic):
- Students, Law, Study and teaching, and Law students
- Found in:
- Lillian Goldman Law Library > Notes of lectures delivered by the Hon. James Gould, one of the judges of the Supreme Court of Connecticut on pleas and pleading / 1810-1811
10.
- Creator:
- Booth, James, 1789-1855, author.
- Published / Created:
- 1810-1811.
- Container / Volume:
- 1
- Image Count:
- 645
- Resource Type:
- text
- Abstract:
- James Booth, Jr., while a student at the Litchfield Law School from 1810-1811, recorded lectures given by James Gould and Tapping Reeve. The first volume covers lectures given by both on a variety of topics including: "Sheriffs and jailors," "Inns and innkeepers," "Contracts," "Of torts and first of slander," "Of alienation by deed," and "Of Injuries to things real and first of trespass." The second volume records a series of lectures given by Gould on "Pleas and pleading."
- Alternative Title:
- Manuscript notes of lectures by Tapping Reeve and James Gould at the Litchfield Law School taken in 1810 and 1811 by James Booth and Litchfield Law School notebooks
- Description:
- Lecture notes from classes of Tapping Reeve and James Gould at the Litchfield Law School, 1810-1811., Title transcribed from later volume [2], dated Sept. 1811; volumes are not expressly numbered. , Title page for second volume decorated with ornate calligraphy., Also available in original print https://bc-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/10hr773/ALMA-BC21322446420001021, Digital reproduction. Boston, Massachusetts : Boston College Law Library, 2021., and Description based on print version record.
- Publisher:
- James Booth
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut., Connecticut, and Litchfield.
- Subject (Name):
- Litchfield Law School
- Subject (Topic):
- Students, Law, Study and teaching, and Law students
- Found in:
- Lillian Goldman Law Library > Notes of lectures delivered by the Hon. James Gould, one of the judges of the Supreme Court of Connecticut on pleas and pleading / 1810-1811
