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September 2020 912/236-8097 Become a Facebook Fan, Follow Us on Instagram and Twitter Davenport House Museum Volunteer Newsletter September 2020 www.davenporthousemuseum.org 912/236-8097 Become a Facebook fan, follow us on Instagram and Twitter Twenty Dollars Reward! cumstances of honor, respect and decency, Died on Saturday the 9th instant, in the Was stolen from subscriber, his HAT, on which afflicts hearts may desire. But 18th year of her age, Mrs. Jane, the consort the night of the 10th inst. from the window should these suggestions be disregarded, of Mr. John W. Reynolds of Burke County. his dwelling, in William-street, with a and processions continued as usually, By this dispensation, an infant is bereft of Memorandum Book, containing Notes, their order of solemnity shall not be inter- mother, and a husband of an amiable, ten- Due Bills, and other papers, a 1 – 8th of a fered with by a concourse of blacks, at- der, and affectionate wife. What adds to Lottery Ticket, No. 5469, in the National tracted on these occasions by a merely this afflicting circumstance is, that she Lottery, and 11 dollars in Bank bills. The idle curiosity. Their noise, conduct and was cut off by poison, administered by a above reward will be given for the thief manners, evincing any other feelings than female domestic. and property – or if the book and papers that of sympathy. The Marshal is hereby Savannah Daily Republican. September 23, 1820. are returned, so that I can get them again, directed, which apprised of a procession they may have the money. about to take place, to adopt such Weight of Great Characters WM. PEARCE. measures, with the aid of the other police August 18, 1783 Savannah Daily Republican. September 3, 1820. officers as may be the best calculated to Weighed at the Scale at West Point General Washington, 209 lbs. disperse all idle and disorderly blacks and General Lincoln, 224 COFFEE people of color, who may be found near, or General Knox, 280 For sale by attending General Huntington, 132 R. & J. Habersham THOS. U. P. CHARLTON General Greaton, 166 Savannah Daily Republican. September 9, 1820. Mayor Colonel Swift, 219 Savannah Daily Republican. September 16, 1820. Colonel Michael Jackson, 252 In Dr. Rush’s account of the Yellow Fever, Colonel Henry Jackson, 238 of 1793, is the following passage. “I am Detect the Villain! Lieutenant Colonel Huntington, 232 disposed to believe GARLIC was the only A Man who called himself John M. Lieutenant Colonel Cobb, 186 substance that was in any degree useful in Grason, of Emanuel County, in this State, Lieutenant Colonel Humphreys, 221 preventing it. I met several persons who sold me a negro man by the name of BOB, The above memorandum was found in the chewed in constantly, and who were much about 23 years of age, stout well made, 5 pocket of a deceased officer of the Massa- exposed to the miasmata, without being feet 9 or 10 inches high, his complexion is chusetts line. infected. All other substances seemed to a little yellow – he remained with me but Curiosity respecting the form, physiogno- do harm by begetting a false confidence 4 days – had on when he went away and my, and stature of eminent men is univer- in the mind, to the exclusion of more ra- old blue broad cloth coat, a new pair of sal; biographers usually attempt to gratify tional preservations.” – Vol. iii, pa. 153. copperas pantaloons, a striped vest, and a their readers by detailing all such minute Demo Press tolerable good felt hat. He is a keen circumstances—yet, who knows the Savannah Daily Republican. September 9, 1820. shrewd fellow, and finds ready answers weight of General Bonaparte, or the Duke when spoken to, says he was raised by of Wellington? Those who read their Police Office John Alfreind, Scriven County. From the biography would be gratified to know September 15, 1820. short time the negro stayed with me, I am the cubic inches and exact dimensions If it could possibly comport with that re- induced to believe he was conveyed away of the clay tenements occupied by spect we owe to the dead, large funeral by the said John M. Grason. I will give such martial spirits. processions ought to be dispensed with. One Hundred Dollars reward for the ap- The average weight of these eleven dis- By attending them, and sometimes at im- prehension of said Grason and negro, or proper hours at this season, we may have tinguished revolutionary officers, is 214 fifty dollars for either, if confined in any to mourn over the loss of some precious lbs., and exceed, we think that of an equal jail, where I can get hold of them. number of any other nation. Salem Gaz. lives. Religious ceremonies can be per- WILLIAM DAVIS formed at the house or residence of the Savannah Daily Republican. September 30, 1820. Twiggs County, Sept. 10 deceased, and the subsequent internment Savannah Daily Republican. September 23, 1820. can also be conducted with all the cir- ————————————— DAVENPORT HOUSE CALENDAR are able to work now as well as those over the Missouri Compromise – will September 2020 who keep in contact and engaged be mixed with household concerns Thursday, September 3 at 1 p.m. through Covid-19 while staying away including the loss of the Davenports’ Docents; 6 p.m. JIs – 1820 physically. Thank you! spiritual leader, births and deaths and House training - Remarkable class: We were not coping with societal factors beyond Wednesday, September 9 at 6 p.m. sure we could offer an adult Docent their control. “We want visitors to – 1820 House training for Junior Training Class this summer. We felt know that people in the past weath- Interpreters ready in August and nine fascinating ered hard times and had years like Thursday, September 10 at 1 p.m. women, mask-clad for come together, 2020. It is interesting to see how oth- Docents – 1820 House training in person to learn the DH story. ers have maneuvered crises,” said Mu- Tuesday, September 15 at 11 a.m. – Thanks to the August 2020 DH Do- seum Director, Jamie Credle. Davenport House Committee cent Training Program participants - Daily tours begin at 10 a.m. and are Thursday, September 17 at 1 p.m. Beth Brooks, Maddy Bryant, Shan- offered throughout the day on the Docents; 6 p.m. JIs – 1820 na Copeland, Heather DuCloux, half hour with the last tour beginning House training Heather Kelly-Swope, Patsy Krae- at 4 p.m. On Sunday, Museum hours Thursday, September 24 at 1 p.m. ger, Danielle Oke, Lizzy Rogers, begin at 1 p.m. In addition to docent- Docents; 6 p.m. JIs – 1820 and MacKay Wilford. Three are led tours, on Fridays during the House training SCAD graduate students, one attor- month of October the Museum will Monday, September 28 at 9:30 a.m. ney, two college professors, one de- provide a value-added experience fea- and at 4:30 p.m. – 1820 House signer, one English history scholar turing a living history interpreter who – in person walk through and an insurance account executive. will discuss the trials of the day. “We Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 We hope they will be up and running are calling it Fire and Fever Fri- p.m. – Savannah Arts Academy Jun- as volunteer docents soon. days,” said assistant director, Jeff ior Interpreter Program Orientation - The next Docent Training Program Freeman. He will perform as Dr. Wednesday, September 30 from 9 will be offered in February 2021. William Waring. Raleigh Marcell to 3 p.m. – Shop Inventory will be Dr. William Coffee Daniell. - 4:30 p.m. – 1820 House – in INTERPRETATION: And, Jamie Credle is a character who person walk through will explain life’s transitions and death. SHOP NEWS: - Shop inventory: The annual shop Docents are asked to adapt their tours inventory will take place on Wednes- to suit the information presented in day, September 30 from 9 a.m. until it September. Zoom invitations will be is done. Gaye will need help with the Tours and Videos sent for each week for specialized counting!! As a way of adding historical perspec- training. Adult docents may attend - Fire(place) Sale: See sale items in tive to current events, in October the the 1 p.m. calls via Zoom on Thurs- the shop fireplace. Good stuff cheap! Davenport House Museum will focus days and Junior Interpreters at 6 p.m. on the year 1820, a time of chaos and Adult docents are welcome to sit in at disarray not unlike 2020. Not only is 6 p.m. sessions if they cannot make this year the 200th anniversary of the the daytime calls. construction of the Davenport House, The training schedule is: it is also the anniversary of a colossal Thursday, September 3 at 1 p.m. municipal fire, a horrific yellow fever Docents; 6 p.m. JIs. Topic— epidemic, and an economic downturn The World of 1820 – Financial – the nation’s first. While emphasiz- Crisis, Fire ing parallels with today, house muse- Wednesday, September 9 at 6 p.m. DOCENT NEWS: um tours will address the differences JIs; Thursday, September 10 at - Gratitude: The DH staff lives in in daily living during the time. Na- 1 p.m. Docents – Topic — Yel- gratitude to its docents – those who tional events – including the debate low Fever – Medicine – Mary Lavindar, Dr. Waring’s Report to Jamal Toure. WORTH MENTIONING: the City Council A new video of Yellow Fever will be Thursday, September 17 at 1 p.m. posted on social media each week. Docents; 6 p.m. JIs. Topic — The tentative schedule is - Slavery – Missouri Compromise, Fire – Thursday, October 1 Antelope Report to the City Council – Friday, Thursday, September 24 at 1 p.m.
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