A Chaldee grammar, founded upon the writings of Daniel and Ezra, circa 1776 Digital
This manuscript grammar notebook, written in Chaldean Aramaic and English, appears to have originally belonged to William Bentley (Harvard A.B. 1777); Bentley's name and a date, "December 1776," appear on the volume but have been struck through, and the handwriting appears to be his. The names of Elisha Parmele and Polly Parmele are also on the volume; presumably it was given to Elisha by Bentley, and upon Elisha's death in 1784 it was passed to Polly.
Syriac grammar notebook, completed, March 24, 1778 Digital
This volume, in Parmele's hand, is written in Syriac and English. It, too, appears to have been passed to Polly Parmele upon his death.
Chaldee verb notebooks, circa 1778 Digital
These three small volumes, written in Chaldean Aramaic and English, are in Parmele's hand.
A Syriac Oration: copy of Paul's oration to the Athenians, Acts 17th, circa 1778 Digital
Edward Everett Hale has speculated that Parmele prepared this document, written primarily in Syriac, for an event at Harvard. It is unknown whether or not it was delivered.
Recommendation of Elisha Parmele as a candidate for ministry, July 3, 1781 Digital
This document describes Parmele's examination before an association of ministers in Berkshire County and records their subsequent decision to recommend him as a candidate for "the gospel ministry." Stephen West was the moderator of this meeting, and Daniel Collens was its scribe.
Journal on religious matters, 1782-1783 Digital
Parmele appears to have been in Virginia when he made these journal entries.
Meeting minutes regarding installation of Elisha Parmele as pastor of Lee, July 3, 1783 Digital
Essay on free will, January 1, 1784 Digital
Notes/Observations on the Trinity by William Jones, circa 1784 Digital
These appear to be Parmele's notes on a work by the scholar William Jones (1726-1800) regarding the Catholic doctrine of the Trinity.
Release of Elisha Parmele from his pastoral charge at Lee, May 13, 1784 Digital
Letter of recommendation for Elisha Parmele and Reuben Parmele, May 17, 1784 Digital
This letter, signed by Stephen West, Ezra Stiles, and Josiah Sherman, attests to the reputable character of Elisha Parmele and his brother, Reuben, who was also a minister. The signers explain the health concerns motivating the brothers' travels southward and request that those who encounter them treat them with "kindness and brotherly love."