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Newport History
Volume 83 | Issue 270 Article 6
Spring 2014
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NEWPORT HISTORY 
JOURNAL OF THE NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 
Vol. 83    SPRING  2014    Number 270
John Banister
Henrietta Overing Auchmuty
A Writer’s Dozen
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Newport History
JOURNAL OF THE NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Vol. 81    Spring 2012    Number 266
NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
www.NewportHistory.org
Vol. 3     Spring 2014    Number 270
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OFFICERS 
President 
Thomas P. I. Goddard
 
First Vice President 
Harrison M. Wright 
Second Vice President 
Jessica Hagen
 
Secretary 
Dorienne Farzan
Treasurer 
Dickson G. Boenning
  
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
David Brodsky 
James Farrar 
Beatriz Ford 
George G. Herrick 
Victoria Johnson 
Pamela Kelley 
Elizabeth W. Leatherman 
Matthew H. Leys
Doug Newhouse 
Dwight Sipprelle 
Nancy Parker Wilson
 
Honorary Director 
Anne F. Hamilton
 
Presidents Emeriti 
Richard I. Burnham 
Kenneth H. Lyons 
Dennis McCoy 
John J. Salesses
 
STAFF 
Ruth S. Taylor 
Executive Director 
Loraine M. Byrne 
Administrative & Membership Manager
Deborah A. Carmone
Bookkeeping
Matthew DeLaire
Assistant to the Executive Director
Bertram Lippincott III 
Reference Librarian & Genealogist 
Charles Morgan 
Facilities Maintenance 
Stacie Parillo 
Registrar/ Archivist
 
Ingrid Peters 
Director of Education 
 
Jennifer Robinson 
Collections Assistant 
Elizabeth Sulock 
Public Affairs Associate
 
Kathleen Vanderveer 
Director of Retail Operations
James L. Yarnall, Ph.D.
Editor, Newport History
Membership in the Newport Historical Society is renewed annually. Those interested in becoming members are cordially invited to contact 
the Society or visit the website at www.newporthistory.org. 
Newport History is published twice yearly by the Newport Historical Society Museum and Library with assistance of a grant from the State 
of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Lincoln Chaffee, Governor, and support from the Hugh D. Auchincloss III Fund at the Rhode 
Island Foundation. Articles appearing in Newport History are abstracted in Historical Abstracts and/or America: History and Life published 
by the American Biographical Center. Newport History solicits original articles on any aspect of Newport County history. 
The ideas, language and sentiments expressed herein are attributable solely to individual authors and are not endorsed by the Newport 
Historical Society. Likewise advertisement in Newport History by outside vendors or services does not imply endorsement by the NHS. 
Copyright©2014 by the Newport Historical Society, 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840; (401) 846-0813. USPS 384380. All rights reserved. 
Printed by RPI Printing Company, Fall River, MA.  
Printed on recycled paper.
John B. Hattendorf, D. Phil., co-chair 
George G. Herrick, co-chair 
Jane Carey 
Evelyn Cherpak, Ph.D. 
Theodore L. Gatchel
Sue Maden
Dennis F. McCoy 
James L. Yarnall, Ph.D., editor 
Thomas P. I. Goddard, ex-officio
Ruth S. Taylor, ex-officio 
PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
Cover Photo: John Banister’s Journal  (see page 1).Page detail, photograph by Daniel McManus.
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T A B L E   O F   C O N T E N T S
   
Editor’s Note ................................................................................................ v
 
Private Lives and Public Spaces: Newport Merchant John Banister 
and Colonial Consumers ..............................................................................1
Marian Mathison Desrosiers
Henrietta Overing Auchmuty’s Forgotten First Marriage .....................30
Don N. Hagist
A Writer’s Dozen: Desks from the 
Collection of the Newport Historical Society.............................................42
Adams Taylor 
Detail of a bookcase and desk, 1750-80 (see page 53). 
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Newport Historical Society Resources, Programs and Collections
The Newport Historical Society has maintained a Library and Museum of Newport 
and Rhode Island history since its incorporation in 1854. For over 150 years, the 
Society has grown in its membership, and in the extent and diversity of its collections, 
representing a wealth of information for researchers.
Society activities include lectures, exhibits, guided and self-guided walking tours, 
educational outreach programs and special events such as the annual Newport
Antiques Show.
The Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House at 17 Broadway is one of Newport’s oldest 
surviving residences, built circa 1697. A fully restored example of early Colonial 
architecture, the house is furnished with period decorative arts and furniture. Tours are 
offered seasonally.
The Great Friends Meeting House at Farewell and Marlborough Streets was built 
in 1699. Rhode Island’s oldest surviving house of worship is an exceptionally fine 
example of early architecture. During the early 1700s it was one of the largest and 
most recognizable buildings in town, a symbol of the political, cultural, and economic 
dominance of Newport’s Quakers. Tours are offered seasonally.
The Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House was constructed in 1730 on Barney Street 
and can now be seen as part of the Historical Society’s headquarters building. 
Extensively restored in 2008-09, it is the oldest surviving Seventh Day Baptist meeting 
house in America. It is believed to have been designed by Richard Munday, and 
boasts complex moldings, raised bolection paneling, and hand carved balusters on the 
staircase leading to the wineglass pulpit. Tours are offered seasonally.
The Colony House on Washington Square, designed by Richard Munday, was built in 
1739,  and quickly became the cultural and political center of Colonial Rhode Island. 
It has been the scene of important events, including landmark trials, a reading of the 
Declaration of Independence from the balcony, the state’s Election Day festivities, and 
a reception for the visiting George Washington hosted by French General Rochambeau. 
Tours are offered seasonally.
The 1762 Brick Market at 127 Thames Street was designed in the Palladian style by 
Peter Harrison, considered to be the first American architect. Now the Museum & 
Shop at Brick Market, it is the place to start for Newport’s unique and exciting story, 
told through exhibits from the collections of the Newport Historical Society.
For information on tours, programs, exhibits and properties please call 
401-846-0813 or visit www.newporthistory.org.
Hours: The Historical Society is open to the public Monday through Friday, 
9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Appointments are required to access the library and collections. 
Call 401-846-0813 or email info@newporthistorical.org.
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NE W P O R T HI S T O R I C A L  SO C I E T Y ME M B E R S H I P  
It is the mission of the Newport Historical Society to ensure that the story of 
Newport’s significant place in American history continues to be told. Please join us! 
                                           MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 
 
In addition to supporting the Newport Historical Society members receive: 
 
 Free admission to Historical Society sites including the Research  
 Library and the Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market; 
 Reduced rates for tours, programs and events; 
 Subscription to Historical Society publications; 
 20% discount on purchases at Museum Store; 
 Members Only shopping days; 
 10 % discount on image and document reproduction; 
 Recognition in publications and Annual Report. 
 
For more information:  401-846-0813 or www.NewportHistory.org 
Complete and mail with payment to:
The Newport Historical Society, 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840 
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