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John W. Browne Trenton, New Jersey to Gentlemen of Miami University, 1811-08-08

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Abstract

Last days in Baltimore; time in Delaware and Philadelphia, including visit to Dr. Samuel L. Smith, president of Princeton College, and his recommendations for the design of a college

Dates: Other: 1811-08-08
Found in: Walter Havighurst Special Collections Finding Aids / John W. Browne Collection / John W. Browne / Correspondence

John W. Browne New Brunswick, New Jersey to Joseph Van Horne Cincinnati, Ohio, 1811-09-05 - 1811-09-09

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Abstract

Complains of no answers from Symmes and his problems in collecting in Baltimore and Delaware due to other debts

Dates: Other: 1811-09-05 - 1811-09-09
Found in: Walter Havighurst Special Collections Finding Aids / John W. Browne Collection / John W. Browne / Correspondence

John W. Browne Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Daniel Symmes and James Shields Cincinnati, Ohio, 1811-09-19

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Abstract

Report of collections to date; time in Philadelphia and Elizabethtown

Dates: Other: 1811-09-19
Found in: Walter Havighurst Special Collections Finding Aids / John W. Browne Collection / John W. Browne / Correspondence

John W. Browne Newark, New Jersey to Daniel Symmes Cincinnati, Ohio, 1811-09-28

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Abstract

Report of mission in New Jersey and Elizabethtown; how other public buildings are making financial demands on residents

Dates: Other: 1811-09-28
Found in: Walter Havighurst Special Collections Finding Aids / John W. Browne Collection / John W. Browne / Correspondence

John W. Browne Waterford, New York to Sarah Browne Cincinnati, Ohio, 1811-11-29 - 1811-11-30

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Abstract

Report of time in Albany, New York; recent experiences in preaching sermons; plans for rest of the journey; thoughts about daughter Charlotte’s impending marriage

Dates: Other: 1811-11-29 - 1811-11-30
Found in: Walter Havighurst Special Collections Finding Aids / John W. Browne Collection / John W. Browne / Correspondence

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
Found in: Walter Havighurst Special Collections Finding Aids / John W. Browne Collection / John W. Browne / Correspondence

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
Found in: Walter Havighurst Special Collections Finding Aids / John W. Browne Collection / John W. Browne / Correspondence

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
Found in: Walter Havighurst Special Collections Finding Aids / John W. Browne Collection / John W. Browne / Correspondence

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
Found in: Walter Havighurst Special Collections Finding Aids / John W. Browne Collection / John W. Browne / Estate Settlements and Receipts

Settlement between Samuel J. Browne and Miami University for claims for storage and services, 1824-08-21

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 20
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
Found in: Walter Havighurst Special Collections Finding Aids / John W. Browne Collection / John W. Browne / Estate Settlements and Receipts

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