"Henry Johnson of Northfield in the county of Franklin & Commonwealth of Massachusetts ? Fanny Johnson, wife of said Henry, in consideration of $25 to be paid by William H. Bass of Warwick in the county of Franklin & and Commonwealth of Massachusetts." Dated February 1st, 1839.
One page letters, one written 5-11-94 and the other, 8-23-94 from Phil Bass to Jean. Content is mainly asking about family history. He is sending a picture to have identified and he is also sending " paperwork about William and Susan...." Asks about Eva being adopted. Two neatly handwritten notes at the bottom of the August letter seem to be some responses.."pictures? don't know unless it is Will Bass and his sister, Florence" This photo , a young boy and a younger girl,is also included. A second note on the bottom of letter reads " Cousin Maude's father was Albert Bass of Indiana - went as a boy to Civil War as "drummer boy"
Letter to James Campbell, Postmaster General of U.S. signed by ca. 20 Warwick citizens to request that a certain Samuel Scott be removed as Postmaster and suggesting another person (Quartus Morgan) be appointed.
from Joseph H. Phillips to William M. Bass, dated March 30, 1864
for 3 acres of land transferred from Jonathan Moore, Samuel Moore, Rebecca Moore and Hannah Whitney to Samuel Moore. This deed is also signed by Jonathan Blake, justice of the peace
From Abijah Eddy and Jasper Leland to William Bass
Dated June 25, 1867, from Dept of the Interior, Pension Office, stating that Mrs Bass is entitled to $4.56 per month to continue during life and widowhood.
two notes and one letter regarding memorial service in 1996 and Last Will and Testament
A list of 14 Warwick men, dated July 20, 1862 who have agreed to serve for 3 years. First person on list is Alexander Cooper, a 37 yr old Currier (who survived many battles of the war but was killed while putting up the monument at Warwick Cemetery).
(temporarily on exhibit in room 1a, glass-topped display case)
for land in Warwick transferred from Reuben Fisher to William H. Bass
