Letter from Joseph Willard to John Hancock, 1785 February 19 [typewritten transcription, October 1909], October 1909] Digital
Scope and Contents
Letter regarding seating precedence at a dinner given in honor of Marquis de Lafayette at Harvard College. Willard gives specific details on proper seating etiquette and offers his condolences over Hancock’s poor health and resignation from the governorship.
Dates
- Creation: October 1909]
Conditions on Use and Access
The Papers of Joseph Willard are open for research use. Access to fragile original documents may be restricted. Please consult the reference staff for further details.
Extent
5 cubic feet (11 document boxes, 1 flat box, 1 artifact box, 2 volumes)Publication information:
Published in Publications of The Colonial Society of Massachusetts, vol. X, pp. 320-322.
Creator
- From the Collection: Willard, Joseph, 1738-1804 (Person)
Repository Details
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