Wakeman Burritt fonds, 1807-1814

Wakeman Burritt (1785-1847) was a merchant and ship owner who conducted his business in New York, New Orleans, LA, Charleston, SC, and the West Indies. Despite the difficulties that the Embargo Act of 1807 and the War of 1812 posed to trade and commerce, Burritt managed to run a successful business, dealing in commodities such as foodstuffs, cloth, cotton, and soap. He owned three ships, the Brig Cannon, Brig Eunice and Brig Sampson. In 1809, he married Grace Burr (1787-1874). Together they had at least one child, Francis Burritt (1811-1861).

Letter - A.N. Moyer to Samuel Moyer, 6 December 1896

The letter written by A.N. Moyer to his brother Samuel Moyer recounts his early years in Pelham.

Photograph - P.D. Graybil Age 13, August 1896

A photograph of P.D. Graybil, age 13, August 1896.

Portsmouth Oracle, 15 January 1814 (vol. 25, no. 17) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812. Issue for July 16, 1814 includes a long report on the capture of Fort Erie on the Canadian-U.S. frontier, also a prominent front page headline and a very long and detailed report of the capture of the U.S. frigate USS Essex.

Portsmouth Oracle, 29 January 1814 (vol. 25, no. 19) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

Portsmouth Oracle, 12 February 1814 (vol. 25, no. 21) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

Portsmouth Oracle, 19 February 1814 (vol. 25, no. 22) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

Portsmouth Oracle, 23 April 1814 (vol. 25, no. 31) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

Portsmouth Oracle, 7 May 1814 (vol. 25, no. 33) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

Portsmouth Oracle, 28 May 1814 (vol. 25, no. 36) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

Portsmouth Oracle, 18 June 1814 (vol. 25, no. 39) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

Portsmouth Oracle, 16 July 1814 (vol. 25, no. 43) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

Portsmouth Oracle, 3 December 1814 (vol. 25, no. 63) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

Portsmouth Oracle, 17 December 1814 (vol. 25, no. 65) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

Portsmouth Oracle, 24 December 1814 (vol. 25, no. 66) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.