Diary, April 1811- April 1815.

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Diary, April 1811- April 1815.

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Diary kept by a student at Brown University, Providence, R. I. It begins with a "Retrospect" in which Williams summarizes his lineage, his relationship to the Rev. John Williams of Deerfield, Mass., and his early education in Woodstock, Conn. The diary itself records weather, political and social events, college activities, and vacations. In addition to classes, Williams attended meetings of the "Society of United Brothers," political caucuses, and church services - faithfully recording the number of baptisms. He notes a celebration of the Fourth of July, and mentions current events, such as riots in Baltimore, artillery training day in Providence, and the governor's call for militia to defend New London, Conn., from British attack during the War of 1812.

1 v. (48 pgs.) ; 21 cm.

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Historic Deerfield Library

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Williams family.

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Williams, John Fowler, 1790-1867.

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Brown University.

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In 1917 the university established the Brown War Records Bureau, whose intention was to "collect and preserve a record of all Brown men who are serving in the present war". Brown faculty, students and alumni who were in the military were asked to fill out a small card called "Are you in the war?" and to send original letters, clippings or photographs which "have any bearing on the service of Brown men in the war." This collection is partly a result of that effort. From the guide to t...