Estate and Guardianship papers relating to: Daniel Choate, Joseph Cogswell, Nathaniel Hatch, Charles Heard, Nathaniel Heard, Jonathan Ingersoll, Enoch Pearson, Daniel Nayes, Samuel Rogers, Joseph Swasey, Royal Tyler, Daniel Wise, 1773-1825 Digital
Scope and Contents
Contains estate records and guardianship papers for assorted minors, dated 1773-1825. Inlcuded are a copy of the will of Ipswich ship wright Francis Cogswell, and court documents and financial records related to John Heard's appointment as guardian of Cogswell's son Joseph, such as receipts for his college tuition; and estate papers of his brothers Charles and Nathan Heard; copies of the division of Colonel Samuel Rogers' estate; bonds and receipts from the estate of Royall Tyler of Boston; and an appointment as guardian to the children of Ipswich mariner William Wise, and indenture of Daniel Wise to apprentcie as a cordwainer with Nathan Heard.
Dates
- Creation: 1773-1825
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Some materials may be stored offsite; access requires advance notice. Contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Due to preservation concerns, researchers are required to use microfilm copies of papers when available. Please contact reference staff at specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information regarding this collection and use of microfilm.
Extent
400 linear feet (800 volumes, 272 boxes, 102 cartons)Physical Location
MANU
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
Baker Library Special Collections and Archives holds unique resources that focus on the evolution of business and industry, as well as the records of the Harvard Business School, documenting the institution's development over the last century. These rich and varied collections support research in a diverse range of fields such as business, economic, social and cultural history as well as the history of science and technology.
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